Are Tinted License Plate Covers Legal In Massachusetts?

By David Wade, CBS Boston

October 22, 2024

BOSTON - One trip down the highway and you will likely notice cars with tinted out license plates. Some so dark, it's hard to see the numbers. Richard, a WBZ viewer, noticed the growing trend and sent an email to Question Everything.

"I thought the laws on license plates were strict in Massachusetts," Richard said in the email. "Now I see all these tinted plastic protectors covering up plates and making them hard to read. What's up with that?"

It's a question WBZ-TV's David Wade had himself. For the past year or so, he has seen a lot more of them on Massachusetts roads. It's like your license plate decided to wear shades. In traffic and incognito. Drivers making you squint to see through the tint. But what's the point?

Car with a tinted license plate cover in Massachusetts/CBS Boston

Car with a tinted license plate cover in Massachusetts/CBS Boston

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