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Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey has signed a bill into law that legalizes license plate frames covering a small portion of the top or bottom of license plates. The frames must not obstruct the visibility of the main letters and numbers on the plate. This change puts an end to confusion and unnecessary penalties for drivers who were previously ticketed. The new law will take effect on June 1.

State Sen. Pat Diegnan sponsored the bill to abolish the outdated law. The original law's origins remain unclear, but it likely stemmed from concerns about criminals trying to cover their license plates to avoid capture. The New Jersey Supreme Court had previously ruled that frames covering the lettering but keeping the plate legible were not in violation of the law.

Over the past five years, New Jersey police issued close to half a million tickets for license plate frame violations. This change in legislation will eliminate unnecessary tickets and allow law enforcement to focus on more important matters.

The new law brings relief to many New Jersey drivers who were unknowingly breaking the law with license plate frames. Car dealerships across the state, which often use personalized frames, can now comply with the law without facing penalties.

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