Covering rear license plate with gear

Oldme wrote:
Many States require that not only the rear plate be visible, it must be
physically attached. Sitting in the rear window does not count as mounted.

Covering it will be an invitation to get pulled and inspected for equipment violations. Putting the plate in the rear window gives the impression of an improperly registered (plate does not match VIN) or stolen vehicle.

This form a retired LEO.
Do what you want and face what happens.

People do not want to hear what is right, from folks like you and I. After all we only put in well over a half century between us, enforcing the laws, NOT writing them. :)