What violation is committed when the license plate is intentionally obstructed or covered with a plate cover?

What violation is committed when the license plate is intentionally obstructed or covered with a plate cover?

• A. Unregistered Motor Vehicle
• B. Obstructed Plate Or Using License Plate Cover
• C. Leaving Scene Of Injury Accident
• D. Fail To Comply

Answer: (B)

License plates must be clearly legible at all times. Intentionally obstructing a plate or using a plate cover that hides the digits makes you commit a traffic violation because it prevents officers and readers from identifying the vehicle easily. This rule is in place so the plate can be read from a reasonable distance and angle for enforcement, tolling, and identification. The other options describe different offenses—registration issues, leaving the scene of an injury accident, or failing to comply with a police directive—none of which relate to plate visibility.

License plates must be clearly legible at all times. Intentionally obstructing a plate or using a plate cover that hides the digits makes you commit a traffic violation because it prevents officers and readers from identifying the vehicle easily. This rule is in place so the plate can be read from a reasonable distance and angle for enforcement, tolling, and identification. The other options describe different offenses—registration issues, leaving the scene of an injury accident, or failing to comply with a police directive—none of which relate to plate visibility.