5 Ways Your License Plate Could Get You In Trouble In New York

The deal is done! Just bought a car and it's as exciting as it always is when you make a purchase like this. Happy to have new wheels but I am sure I will have some of that buyers remorse for a month or so. There is a peace of mind knowing you should be able to roll down the road with little to issues, right? Not necessarily.

Here are 5 ways your license plate could get you in trouble in New York State.

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1. FRONT AND REAR PLATES - According to the New York State Senate you are required by law to have a license plate of the front and rear of your vehicle.

2. LICENSE PLATE FRAMES - It is illegal to have a license plate frame covering any part of the plate. "Number plates shall be kept clean and in a condition so as to
be easily readable and shall not be covered by glass or any plastic
material."

3. OWNERSHIP OF PLATES - You do not own your license plates, they are the property of New York State.

4. BANANA TRICK - We do not advise this BUT, according to Distractify, urban legend says rubbing banana on your license plate makes it unreadable to traffic cameras.

5. - LICENSE SUSPENDED - According to New York DMV you will have your registration suspended and could have your drivers license suspended if you don't turn in your plates. Now you know.