Does a tinted license plate cover affect a vehicle's inspection status?

A tinted license plate cover impacts a vehicle's inspection status primarily due to visibility issues. License plates must be clear and legible to law enforcement and other drivers, facilitating identification and compliance with the law. If the tint on the cover obstructs or distorts the view of the plate, it compromises the plate's visibility.

New Hampshire regulations specifically require that license plates be visible and readable from a reasonable distance, and any modification, such as a tinted cover, that hinders this visibility can result in a failed inspection. Therefore, during a vehicle inspection, if the tint on a license plate cover prevents the plate from being easily seen or read, it will be deemed unacceptable, resulting in a failure. This strict enforcement helps maintain public safety and ensures that vehicles can be accurately identified when necessary.