Pennsylvania outlaws license plate flippers

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) signed a new bill into law Monday that prohibits drivers from selling, installing, manufacturing or purchasing objects that conceal their license plate.

The measure, called Act 150, was introduced by state Reps. Pat Gallagher (D) and Greg Scott (D) after the city of Philadelphia ushered in a bill earlier this year. 

“This commonsense bill eliminates ambiguities in state law about license plate flipping devices and ensures that drivers cannot exploit these devices to evade accountability,” the duo wrote in a release after announcing the bill. 

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has reported a $105 million deficit due to four years of unresolved toll evasion according to the Pennsylvania Capital Star. In 2020, the system switched to automatic toll collection. 

Under the new law, those who evade tolls with license plate flippers may face a $2,000 fine.

The bill is set to take effect in 60 days.