House Bill No. by Representative Bayham amends R.S. 32:53(A)(3) to enhance regulations regarding the visibility of motor vehicle license plates. The bill prohibits the application of any coverings, films (including electrochromatic film), coatings, sprays, frames, brackets, or devices that obscure the license plate's numbers, characters, registration stickers, or jurisdictional identifiers. It also defines "obscure" as any action that diminishes the visibility, legibility, or reflectivity of these features when viewed from any angle.

Additionally, the bill establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations, differing from existing law. A first offense will incur a fine of up to $75, while a second and any subsequent offenses will result in a fine of $250. This legislative change aims to ensure that license plates remain clearly visible and legible, thereby enhancing law enforcement's ability to identify vehicles.

Statutes affected:
HB846 Original: 32:53(A)(3)