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Are Tinted License Plate Covers Legal in Illinois?
ByKeith Anderson February 26, 2025
In Illinois, the law about tinted license plate covers is clear. 605 ILCS 10/27.2 and 625 ILCS 5/3-401.5 make it illegal to use any cover that makes a license plate hard to read. This rule helps keep electronic and manual checks of plates clear for traffic police. Since August 16, 2019, wearing a tinted cover…
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Are License Plate Covers Illegal in Washington State?
ByPhil Dyer February 16, 2025
It’s key for every driver in Washington State to know the vehicle laws about license plates. The law, based on RCW 46.16A.200, says altering, covering, or making your license plate hard to read is illegal. Specifically, House Bill 1963 made using license plate covers against the law starting in early June 2023. The Washington State…
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