No they are not, The law says that as long as the numbers are clearly visible they are allowed on the vehicle. i would say if you get ones that reflect the traffic cams get ones that are clear and dont look suspicious as to what their real uses are.
"LICENSE PLATE COVERS - This act provides that license plates may be encased in transparent covers so long as the plates are plainly visible and their reflective qualities are not impaired."
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No, license plate frames are legal in New York.
They're illegal everywhere that I am aware of. All states have statutes prohibitting any 'alteration' of their license plates. Tinted covers change (alter) the color of the plates and/or obscure the printing on them).
According to the ticket in my lap, yes it is. Constitutes as a moving violation by obstructing view to the license plate.
Yes, its so effective its illegal in some states
It would be illegal in Washington State if the badge in any manner obstructed, altered, disfigured, etc.. the license plate. (see State Law RCW 46.16.240)