The bill amends Florida Statutes to reclassify the offense of driving or moving a vehicle with certain prohibited lighting on highways from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony if the action is intended to stop another vehicle. This change is reflected in the amendment to section 316.2397, where the legal language is updated to reflect the new classification of the offense.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 320.262, which defines "license plate obscuring device" and establishes criminal penalties for various offenses related to such devices. Specifically, it creates penalties for purchasing or possessing a license plate obscuring device as a second-degree misdemeanor, for manufacturing or distributing such devices as a first-degree misdemeanor, and for using them in connection with a crime 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