Is My License Plate Frame Legal in New Hampshire?
License plate frames are permitted in New Hampshire. But be careful with frame covers, as one that is tinted or smoked can get you a fine of $150.
Written by Amber Reed
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
New Hampshire allows drivers to have custom license plate frames as long as all the figures and numbers on the plate are readily visible. If you get a plate cover, it has to be one that’s clear—no smoked, tinted, or colored covers are permitted. Violations will cost you a $150 fine.
Picking out accessories for your car is almost as much fun as picking them out for yourself. If you can think of an aesthetic, there’s likely a host of options to help you deck your car out accordingly.
But use caution! There are laws around what you can and can’t do to your license plate, and they vary according to what state you’re in. Knowing the laws where you’re driving can save you some hassle and possibly a costly fine.
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Are license plate frames legal in New Hampshire?
License plate frames are legal in New Hampshire, as long as all the letters and numbers on the plate are unobscured.
What are the rules for license plate frames in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire Statute 261:176
states that any person who “knowingly obscures or permits to be obscured the figures or letters on any number plate attached to any vehicle...shall be guilty of a violation.” All letters and numbers on the plate have to be clearly visible—this includes the registration tags.
What about license plate covers?
New Hampshire allows license plate covers, but choose one with caution. Plate covers that are colored, smoked, or tinted are illegal.
What are the fines for license plate frames in New Hampshire?
The fine for having an obstructed license plate or a plate shield that is colored, smoked, or tinted is $150.
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