Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles

RCW Title 46 § 46.37.685: License plate flipping device—Unlawful use, display, sale—Penalty

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Washington law prohibits displaying mismatched license plates, installing or using license plate flipping devices, selling such devices, and falsifying vehicle registration. Violations are gross misdemeanors punishable by up to 364 days jail and fines of $1,000–$5,000 depending on offense number.

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