License plate flippers prohibited - Section definitions - Penalties

(a) As used in this section, "license plate flipper" means a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle that either: (1) Alternates between two (2) or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle; or (2) Hides a license plate from view by flipping the plate, making the license number not visible. (b) A person commits an offense if a person acts with criminal negligence, as defined in § 39-11-106 , and purchases or possesses a license plate flipper. (c) A person commits an offense if a person acts with criminal negligence, as defined in § 39-11-106 , and manufactures, sells, offers to sell, or otherwise distributes a license plate flipper. (d) (1) An offense under subsection (b) is a Class B misdemeanor. (2) An offense under subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 870,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024. (a) As used in this section, "license plate flipper" means a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle that either: (1) Alternates between two (2) or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle; or (2) Hides a license plate from view by flipping the plate, making the license number not visible. (1) Alternates between two (2) or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle; or (2) Hides a license plate from view by flipping the plate, making the license number not visible. (b) A person commits an offense if a person acts with criminal negligence, as defined in § 39-11-106 , and purchases or possesses a license plate flipper. (c) A person commits an offense if a person acts with criminal negligence, as defined in § 39-11-106 , and manufactures, sells, offers to sell, or otherwise distributes a license plate flipper. (d) (1) An offense under subsection (b) is a Class B misdemeanor. (2) An offense under subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor. (1) An offense under subsection (b) is a Class B misdemeanor. (2) An offense under subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 870,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.