CA Veh Code Section 5201.1


(a)

A person shall not sell a product or device that obscures, or is intended to obscure, the reading or recognition of a license plate by visual means, or by an electronic device as prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 5201.

(b)

A person shall not operate a vehicle with a product or device that violates subdivision (a).

(c)

A person shall not erase the reflective coating of, paint over the reflective coating of, or alter a license plate to avoid visual or electronic capture of the license plate or its characters by state or local law enforcement.

(d)

A conviction for a violation of this section is punishable by a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per item sold or per violation.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 5201.1’s source at ca​.gov