Bill > H2725

This bill strengthens regulations concerning license plate visibility by prohibiting any form of plate coverage or obscuration, including with opaque, transparent, translucent, or tinted materials. The legislation amends several sections of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90 to clarify that law enforcement officers may stop a vehicle and issue a citation if a license plate is not fully visible, and explicitly defines covering a license plate as an improper and unsafe condition. Under the new provisions, if a vehicle's license plate is obstructed in any way, the driver can be pulled over and cited, and the vehicle may be issued a certificate of rejection. Importantly, the enforcement provisions of the bill will not take effect until two years after the bill's passage, likely to allow drivers time to become aware of and comply with the new requirements. The primary intent appears to be ensuring that license plates remain fully readable for public safety, toll enforcement, and law enforcement purposes.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2725