Here we go again.
Asking mom and dad hoping you will get the answer you want to hear. For Uniform Traffic Control 1959, revisions after that,(Yeah, just like UBC-Uniform Building Code) there are parameters all states create their statutes from, as do other authorities (Home Rule).
Basically the law is; All Registration (Plates) must be visible 200 feet to the rear, unobstructed. No matter how many variables or excuses you come up with the fact is your plate must be visible. Yeah, you might be hauling a boat or trailer being towed and how would an officer see it? Well, the officer would be in his fiduciary rights to stop you and verify. Just like lawyers there are lots of types of LEOs out there, and if you hunt long enough you will find someone that actually knows Traffic Code.
For me I stopped people all the time for obstructed plates and many times upon contacting the person I learned they were wanted for various charges, stolen vehicle, felonies, misdeameanor and even murder. That one was a long story involving a Ball Peen hammer and shutting down the Boulder Turnpike.
My supervisor would ding an officer, during his once a month ride evaluation, if you let a car pass with an obstructed plate or no front plate (when required). So, if you feel lucky do what you want to do, but the law does require the plate/s be visible and unobstructed. No matter what variation of Police Officer you talk to.
Sure, you might find a different type of enforcement in your area, but we all know for a fact that no one ever takes their Truck Camper outside their home base area. :B
Me, I could care less what you do with your plate. Back in the day it was job security, if you didn't either. But I certainly would not want to draw attention to myself while driving down the road. Especially if I had something to hide or didn't want to get cited. Your choice, well, do you feel lucky? Do you?
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