The new rules target drivers who intentionally obscure plates in an attempt to evade tolls, penalties and law enforcement.

NYC’s Department of Transportation is cracking down on license plates. New rules effective from April 17 demand plates must be readable. Plates too dirty to read or purposely hidden will get you a $50 fine.

In order to crack down on cars dodging New York City’s tolls and other traffic enforcement like speed cameras, The Big Apple will launch a new effort on April 16th, slapping drivers with a $50 fine for obscured license plates.