License Plate Frames in Utah
A frame is banned if it obscures or blocks readability of the plate number or the registration decal.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
A frame is banned if it obscures or blocks readability of the plate number or the registration decal. Covers: all plate covers banned outright. A violation is an infraction.
Specific Limits
- Covers
- all plate covers banned outright
- Must stay visible
- the plate number and registration decal
Exceptions & Exemptions
License plate frames and covers are permitted as long as they do not obscure any part of the license plate number, letters, or registration decals/tabs
Frequently Asked Questions
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