Are License Plate Frames Legal in Virginia?
License plate frames are legal in Virginia as long as the license plate shows the registration number for the vehicle.
Written by Lucy Harwood
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
When it comes to customizing your license plate,
Virginia
has some requirements that must be met. The vehicle's registration number must always be visible, as well as the month and year of expiration. Customizing license plates by using frames or decals allows you to express yourself and make your car your own. However, different states have different regulations when it comes to license plates and license plate frames. Not following these regulations could result in a fine.
Every state has different laws when it comes to license plate frames.
Jerry
clearly explains Virginia’s license plate frame laws. 
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Are license plate frames legal in Virginia?
Yes—license plate frames are legal in Virginia! However, it is required that the license plate frame or decal does not impact the legibility of the plate. Any decorations cannot cover up letters or numbers on the license plate.
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What are the rules for license plate frames in Virginia?
Section 46.2-712
of the Code of Virginia states that “every license plate shall display the registration number assigned to the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer.”What this means is that if you have a license plate frame, the license plate must clearly show these elements. If a license plate frame obscures the
vehicle registration
number, then it is no longer legal. Are license plate covers legal in Virginia?
Yes—as long as the covering does not obscure any of the information on the license plate and is clearly visible. Virginia does not allow any colored or tinted license plate covers. If you have a clear cover, it is legal as long as your plate is legible.
What are the fines for a license plate cover that violates Virginia law?
If a driver has a license plate cover that violates the law in Virginia, they can face a $250 fine.
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