A 4158 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits use of license plate flipping device; increases penalty for displaying fictitious registration plate number in certain circumstances.

This bill (A4158) bans the use of "license plate flipping devices" (tools that allow drivers to quickly switch between two license plates) and increases penalties for drivers who display fake or fictitious registration numbers. It directly affects drivers who attempt to evade traffic violations by using these devices or falsifying plate numbers. The key provision amends New Jersey law to specifically prohibit the flipping devices and raise fines for fake plate displays in certain situations. The bill focuses on enhancing traffic safety enforcement by closing a loophole used to avoid citations.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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