The bill amends existing Florida statutes related to motor vehicle offenses, specifically addressing the use of certain lighting on vehicles and the alteration or obscuring of license plates. It reclassifies the offense of driving a vehicle with prohibited lighting that attempts to stop another vehicle from a misdemeanor to a third-degree felony. Additionally, it increases the penalty for knowingly altering or obscuring motor vehicle registration documents and license plates from a noncriminal traffic infraction to a second-degree misdemeanor.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section defining "license plate obscuring device" and establishes penalties for various offenses related to such devices. Purchasing or possessing a license plate obscuring device is classified as a second-degree misdemeanor, while manufacturing or distributing such devices is a first-degree misdemeanor. If a person uses a license plate obscuring device to commit a crime or evade law enforcement, it is classified as a third-degree felony. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 253 Filed: 316.2397, 320.061
H 253 c1: 316.2397
H 253 c2: 316.2397
H 253 e1: 316.2397, 320.061
H 253 er: 316.2397, 320.061