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CA AB2489

Bill

Status

Passed

9/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Isadore Hall

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits selling products or devices that obscure license plates by visual or electronic means, and prohibits operating a vehicle with such devices
  • Makes it illegal to erase, paint over, or alter the reflective coating of a license plate to avoid visual or electronic capture by law enforcement
  • Establishes violations as punishable by fines of up to $250 per item sold or per violation
  • Allows exceptions for weather-protection covers and license plate security covers that do not obstruct plate information
  • Clarifies that wheelchair lift and wheelchair carrier obstructions are permitted when proper decals are displayed by vehicles owned by or transporting persons with disabilities

Legislative Description

Vehicles: license plates: obstruction or alteration.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 702, Statutes of 2012.

9/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/27/2012
Rules5/14/2012
Appropriations4/17/2012
Transportation3/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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