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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 504.9465. License Plate Flipper;  Offense

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “license plate flipper” means a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle and:

(1) switch between two or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle;  or

(2) hide a license plate from view by flipping the license plate so that the license plate number is not visible.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence purchases or possesses a license plate flipper.  An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence manufactures, sells, offers to sell, or otherwise distributes a license plate flipper.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.

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