Legislation passes bill to ban license plate flipping devices

Wisconsin lawmakers have passed legislation that would ban high-tech license plate flipping devices, bringing the state one signature away from outlawing gadgets that allow drivers to hide their plates at the push of a button. The bill targets devices that enable drivers to flip or conceal their license plates, technology that law enforcement officials say has become a growing tool for avoiding traffic tickets and evading criminal charges. The legislation now sits on Governor Tony Evers’ desk awaiting his signature. The proposed law would make it illegal to own or use plate flipping devices, with penalties reaching up to $1,000 in fines or jail time for violators. If Governor Evers signs the bill into law, the ban would take effect statewide, allowing law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin to begin enforcement immediately.