DelawareDelaware's signed bill prohibits devices that switch or hide license plates
People who have, use, make, or sell devices that switch license plates or hide plate numbers face a ban and possible fines or jail under the signed bill.
What it does
The signed bill bars people from having, using on a vehicle, making, buying, installing, selling, offering to sell, or distributing devices that switch plates or hide plate numbers.
A first violation carries a $50 to $200 fine, 30 to 90 days in jail, or both. Later similar violations carry higher fines and jail terms.
Argument forBarring devices that switch or hide plates could help keep plate numbers visible, making vehicles easier to identify.
Argument againstSomeone who merely has a device could face a fine or jail, even if they never put it on a vehicle.
More detail
The signed bill bars people from having, using on a vehicle, buying, installing, making, selling, offering to sell, or distributing a plate flipping device. The rule covers devices made or adapted for vehicles that switch between plates or turn a plate so its number cannot be seen.
Courts must impose the listed fine, jail term, or both for a violation of the device rule. These penalties apply to people who violate the plate flipping device rule. For a first offense, the fine is $50 to $200 and the jail term is 30 to 90 days. For a later similar offense, the fine is $100 to $300 and the jail term is 90 days to six months.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Aug 21Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 26Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 17Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 7 FavorableMinor
- Mar 25Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 25Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENTPassed House
- Mar 18Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- 2024
- Dec 19Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in HouseIntroduced
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