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Senate committee passes bill to except common racks, hitches from plate-obscuring citations
Summary
The Senate Transportation committee passed Senate Bill 333 to exempt vehicles from citation when bicycle racks, properly installed trailer hitches, towed trailers, or wheelchair carriers partially obscure rear license plates, after members debated enforcement and public-safety concerns.
Senate Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs — The committee approved Senate Bill 333 on a voice vote after hearing that motor-vehicle owners in several communities received citations when common accessories partially obscured their rear license plates.
Sponsor testimony said the measure responds to complaints from a bicycle-shop owner and mirrors language used in other states, carving out exceptions when accessories are installed according to manufacturer specifications or generally accepted installation practices. The bill lists trailer hitches,…
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