HI HB228

Prohibits operating, possessing, purchasing, installing, selling, or distributing license plate flipping devices on motor vehicles on public roadways in Hawaii, with each act constituting a separate violation

Defines a license plate flipping device as a manual, electric, or mechanical device that either switches between two or more license plates or hides a license plate from view by flipping it

Establishes fines of $750 to $1,000 per violation for license plate flipping device violations, with each instance constituting a separate offense

Prohibits the use of any cover or shield installed over a license plate regardless of transparency, including clear, tinted, mirrored, or reflective materials intended to alter visibility or legibility

Establishes fines of $500 to $1,000 per offense for license plate obstruction violations, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense