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Lauderhill gets briefing on new Florida law banning obscuring license‑plate covers; police urge public education
Summary
City officials and police updated the commission on new Florida statutes prohibiting license‑plate covers and obscuring devices, warning the public the changes carry criminal penalties and urging an education campaign.
City Attorney and police staff briefed the commission on a Florida law that tightened prohibitions on obscuring license plates and introduced criminal penalties for certain conduct. Staff emphasized the change is state‑law (enacted in Tallahassee) and recommended a local public‑education effort so residents know the new offenses and penalties.
Staff cited the statutes by number as explained at the meeting: state statute 320.061 addressing altering a license plate and a…
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