San Francisco tech bros and rebel drivers, listen up: your days of dodging tolls and sneaking past traffic cameras are officially numbered. 🚨

Assemblymember Catherine Stefani is dropping the legislative hammer with a new bill that could make those slick license plate covers you’ve been eyeing on Etsy a serious wallet-drain. We’re talking potential $10,000 fines for companies manufacturing these digital disguises that help drivers play hide-and-seek with road regulations.

The Tech Loophole Closing Fast

These cheeky little accessories, sold online for as little as $20, aren’t just an inconvenience - they’re becoming a legitimate public safety nightmare. The California Highway Patrol already dropped over 1,300 citations in 2024 for these sneaky plate covers, proving this isn’t just a minor annoyance.

Safety Over Convenience

Marc Vukcevich from Streets For All isn’t mincing words: these devices are basically enabling reckless behavior and making our roads more dangerous. The bill aims to shut down manufacturers who are prioritizing sketchy profits over community safety.

The Real Cost of Digital Rebellion

Beyond just avoiding tolls, these covers are linked to vehicle thefts and robberies. So that $20 investment might suddenly look a lot less clever when you’re facing massive fines or potential legal trouble. Tech-savvy doesn’t mean law-breaking, Bay Area fam.

Stay tuned as Assembly Bill 1085 makes its way through policy committees. Your move, digital rebels. 🛑🚗