Bill
AB 1085
AB 1085 prohibits obstructing or altering license plates in California, enabling better enforcement of traffic laws and toll collection while deterring evasion tactics.
AB 1085 strengthens California's laws against obstructing, altering, or obscuring license plates, making such actions illegal and subject to penalties. The bill was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into law in October 2025.
License plate obstruction is commonly used to evade traffic enforcement cameras, toll collection systems, and law enforcement detection. Clearer penalties deter this practice and help authorities enforce traffic laws, collect tolls owed, and identify vehicles involved in crimes more effectively.
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