Q: Are license plate covers legal even if they're slightly tinted?
I purchased them from autozone not realizing they might be illegal in Colorado. Although they're slightly tinted the plate numbers and registration stickers are easily visible. The main reason I bought them is to prevent someone from stealing my registration sticker. Unfortunately I have been a victim of this in the past.
A: Colorado does not have a specific prohibition against covers, however, license plates and the registration stickers must be visible and without obstruction per Colorado law. This leaves a cover's legality to the discretion of the police officer. If you want to avoid a ticket, do not install a tinted cover or cover that in any way impedes view.
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