We see them all the time on the road; it is a great way to advertise a car dealership, a cause, or how much you love your dog. Unfortunately, they can also get you a traffic ticket. What are they? License plate frames.

Under New Jersey law, more specifically, N.J.S.A. 39:3-33, a motorist cannot "display unclear or indistinct license plates." This applies to both the front and rear plates on a vehicle. The only exception is the placing of an EZPass transponder on the front license plate. Although it is far from a serious offense, it is a nuisance, as it carries a $54 fine (plus $33 in court costs). This is a big problem in New Jersey with the prevalence of these frames. At least one of my clients has ended up on the wrong side of that statute, and I am sure there will be more.

Again, this is not a serious offense, and is usually a ticket that is only issued when you are stopped for something else, but it is something that you should address right away. If you have one of these frames, grab a screwdriver, go out to your driveway, and remove them. The $87 you save may be your own.

For more information about this and other New Jersey traffic laws, or if you have received a traffic ticket in New Jersey, please contact me for a free consultation.

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