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According to Carscoops, the state of California is cracking down on license plate obstruction, targeting both drivers and companies that produce and sell license plate covers. The proposed legislation, known as AB 1085, aims to significantly increase the fines for such violations, with penalties of up to USD 10,000 per device sold.
California Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, the author of the bill, asserts that these devices have become a tool for lawbreakers, enabling crimes such as car theft, robbery, and toll evasion, while also compromising public safety and costing the state millions in lost transportation tax revenue. “This bill ensures that law enforcement can keep pace with this deceptive technology,” Stefani stated.
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Carscoops reports that violators in the US often use license plate flippers or physical and electronic license plate covers to avoid detection. San Francisco Standard adds that speeding drivers and car thieves are among those who frequently employ such devices to evade the authorities.
A spokesperson for the California state government told Carscoops that the proposed legislation has undergone multiple revisions to ensure that the total fine does not exceed USD 10,000. On April 8, the fine was adjusted from the initial proposal of USD 10,000 to USD 2,500. The spokesperson clarified that the lower fine takes into account additional related charges, and the total penalty upon enforcement is expected to still reach approximately USD 10,000 per violation.
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