Florida has enacted a significant change to its license-plate laws, and every driver needs to understand the consequences. As of October 1, 2025, under House Bill 253 and the amendment to Florida Statute 320.061, it is now a criminal offense for any object to block, cover, distort, or even slightly obscure any portion of a Florida license plate. This is a major shift. For years, frames and covers were treated as minor cosmetic accessories. A simple dealership frame or a tinte