Displaying license plate incorrectly after Jan. 1 could cost you $150


Published/Last Modified on Saturday, December 13, 2008 7:32 AM MST


Roger Vanderpool, director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Stacey K. Stanton, director of the Arizona Department of Transportation/ Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT/MVD), want to advise the motoring public of an important change to the requirements for the attachment and display of the Arizona license plate that will affect every motorist or business with a vehicle(s) registered in this state.


Effective Jan. 1, 2009, Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) 28-2354, has been amended to state that “a person shall maintain each license plate so it is clearly legible and so that the name of this state at the top of the license plate shall not be obscured.”  The revision was added to the existing requirement for the proper attachment and legible display of the Arizona license plate.

Frequently asked questions to further explain A.R.S. 28-2354B:

• Does the change apply to out of state or foreign license plates?

No, the revision only applies to Arizona license plates.

• Can some of the word “Arizona” be covered and not be in violation?

No, the requirement is that the name of the state at the top of the license plate not be obscured.

• Does this change help law enforcement?

The requirement to have the state name of “Arizona” clearly visible and not obscured provides several benefits.  The most important benefit centers on citizens who witness a crime involving a motor vehicle or otherwise recognizes a license plate from a broadcast for an Amber Alert or other Attempt to Locate will better able the witness to identify the “Arizona” and the characters on the plate.

 

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