I don't know why but lately I've been seeing a bunch of modified plates.

For example, I saw a 240 with one of those jdm backlights with their regular georgia tag. I asked him how he did it and he said he shaved the metal off the back of his plate so that the light can shine through. A set up like this for example.





I've also seen plate where they shave/scratched/cut off the bottom part of the plate where the county name is. Some people claim it's for privacy reason and that if they throw a plate frame on there then it blocks the county name anyways? for example:



There's also the addition of other stuff to the plates I've seen like shark fins to protect from red light camera and a shit bunch of random stickers ranging from gay jdm pride to police fraternity.

I always thought that modifying the plate in any way was illegal and I know that it's a felony in some states. I don't plan on altering my plate, I'm just curious.. can anyone chime in?