5 Ways You Could Be Breaking The Law In New York Right Now and Not Know It

Are you breaking the law and didn't know it? Here are 5 ways your license plate could get you in trouble in New York State.

Unless you have a vanity plate most New Yorkers don't give their license plate any thought once it is on the car. The problem is there are a few  laws on the books that you could be breaking and not even realize it.

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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.