A Blackout Plate is a license-plate privacy device that uses an LCD (liquid crystal display) to let you change the plate’s appearance, effectively making the characters readable or unreadable at the push of a button on a remote. It’s designed so the user can switch the plate’s visibility on and off instantly.

Inside the device is a thin LCD layer aligned with your license plate. When the LCD is off it’s transparent and the plate reads normally. When the LCD is activated it changes optical properties (polarization/contrast), fully blacking out the license plate so standard cameras and the naked eye can’t read it. A small controller runs the screen and receives the remote signal.

Blackout Plates are technically feasible, but because many jurisdictions treat obscuring or altering a license plate as illegal, you must verify local laws before purchasing or installing one. The information above is general, check the specific statutes or municipal codes where you live for exact legal language and penalties.

Yes, Blackout Plates are IP67-rated, meaning they are designed to withstand heavy rain and pressure washing.

The Blackout Plate is designed with factory-aligned mounting points that match virtually all standard license-plate patterns so you don’t need special adapters or OEM brackets.

The Blackout Plate connects directly to your vehicle’s 12 V system or can be powered through the included rechargeable control module. Once installed, it consumes minimal power, less than most interior electronics, and automatically enters low-power mode when idle. You can also opt for our battery pack which won't require any connection to your vehicle.

Instantly. The Blackout Plate’s Nano-LCD technology transitions in under 50 milliseconds, ensuring a smooth, uniform fade that happens faster than a camera shutter blink.

The Blackout Plate is designed for controlled environments, private property, and show-car use only. Local laws may restrict its operation on public roads, please check your jurisdiction’s regulations before use.