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‘Remove the decorative covering’: New Florida license plate law comes with increased penalties

Florida now treats license plate coverings as a second-degree misdemeanor with possible penalties up to $500 or 60 days in jail.
The law, effective since October, was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 19.
Officials say unobstructed plates help law enforcement solve crimes by identifying vehicles in surveillance footage.
Residents are urged to remove decorative coverings, stickers, tints, wraps, or frames that obscure plate information.
Gov. DeSantis signed the measure May 19, establishing the policy’s enforcement framework.
The article notes the change applies to decorations that obstruct the information on the tag.
The piece explains a non-criminal traffic infraction status for plates before the change.
The article references public information officers and official statements from Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
The law aims to ensure license plate readability for law enforcement and crime-solving.
The article lists multiple local news items and context around Gainesville and Marion County.

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