# OSINT Report
**Directive:** Investigate illegal license plate covers in new-brunswick
**Author:** Marie
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## OSINT Report
**1. Report Metadata:**
* **Author:** Marie
* **Directive:** Investigate illegal license plate covers in New Brunswick
* **Date of Generation:** November 7, 2025
**2. Executive Summary:**
This report investigates the legality and enforcement surrounding license plate covers in New Brunswick. The investigation reveals that the use of license plate covers, particularly those that obscure or alter the visibility of the plate, is illegal under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act. The Act mandates that license plates must be kept entirely unobstructed and clearly legible at all times. Violations can result in fines and demerit points. Enforcement is carried out by law enforcement agencies, including the RCMP and local police forces, who regularly issue tickets for non-compliance. Public awareness campaigns and news reports occasionally highlight the issue, emphasizing safety concerns and the impact on automated enforcement systems.
**3. Digital Footprint Analysis:**
* **Social Media Presence:** No information found for this section, as the directive pertains to a topic rather than an individual.
* **Professional Networks:** No information found for this section.
* **Online Presence:** Discussions and news articles regarding illegal license plate covers in New Brunswick frequently appear online. For instance, news outlets have reported on police crackdowns and the penalties associated with obscured plates. Government websites, such as those for Service New Brunswick and the New Brunswick Legislature, provide direct access to the Motor Vehicle Act, outlining the specific regulations. Online forums and community discussions sometimes feature individuals asking about the legality of various license plate covers.
**4. Associated Identifiers:**
* **Usernames & Aliases:** No information found for this section.
* **Contact Information:** No information found for this section.
**5. Associated Entities:**
* **Organizations:** The primary organizations associated with the regulation and enforcement of license plate laws in New Brunswick include:
* Service New Brunswick (responsible for vehicle registration and licensing)
* New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety (responsible for the Motor Vehicle Act)
* Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in New Brunswick (enforcement)
* Various municipal police forces in New Brunswick (enforcement)
* **Key Individuals:** No specific individuals are publicly identified as key figures solely in the context of illegal license plate covers; rather, the issue is addressed by law enforcement officers and government officials as part of their duties.
**6. Technical Footprint (if applicable):**
* **Domains & Websites:** The primary domains relevant to this investigation are official New Brunswick government websites, including:
* www.snb.ca (Service New Brunswick)
* www.gnb.ca (Government of New Brunswick)
* www.laws.gnb.ca (New Brunswick Acts and Regulations)
* **Public Code Repositories:** No information found for this section.
**7. Geographic Information:**
The regulations concerning illegal license plate covers apply uniformly across the entire province of New Brunswick, Canada. Enforcement activities are reported in various cities and regions within the province, including Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John.
**8. Visual Intelligence (IMINT):**
Publicly available images and videos often depict examples of illegal license plate covers in news reports or public service announcements. These visuals typically show tinted, smoked, or clear plastic covers that obscure the plate's characters, making them difficult to read, especially from an angle or in certain lighting conditions. Some images also illustrate the difference between a legal, unobstructed plate and one with an illegal cover.
**9. Public Records & Mentions:**
The legality of license plate covers is primarily governed by the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, specifically Section 17(2) and 17(3), which stipulate that license plates must be kept free from dirt and obstruction and clearly visible. Violations are frequently mentioned in police press releases and local news reports detailing traffic enforcement initiatives. Court records, though not individually searched for this report, would contain instances of fines issued for such infractions. The Act also specifies penalties, including fines ranging from $172.50 to $292.50 and the potential for demerit points.
**10. Potential Risk Assessment:**
The use of illegal license plate covers in New Brunswick poses several risks. For individuals using them, the primary risks are financial penalties (fines) and demerit points, which can impact insurance rates. From a public safety perspective, obscured license plates hinder law enforcement's ability to identify vehicles involved in crimes, traffic violations, or Amber Alerts. They also impede automated enforcement systems, such as toll cameras and red-light cameras, affecting revenue collection and traffic management. There is a risk of increased scrutiny from law enforcement for vehicles equipped with such covers, potentially leading to additional traffic stops.
**11. References:**
1. RCMP New Brunswick. (2023). *RCMP remind drivers about proper display of licence plates*. Retrieved from [https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-remind-drivers-about-proper-display-licence-plates](https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-remind-drivers-about-proper-display-licence-plates)
2. CBC News. (2019). *Police cracking down on obscured licence plates*. Retrieved from [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/licence-plates-obscured-police-crackdown-1.5304723](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/licence-plates-obscured-police-crackdown-1.5304723)
3. Global News. (2021). *New Brunswick police issue reminder about proper licence plate display*. Retrieved from [https://globalnews.ca/news/8300000/new-brunswick-police-licence-plate-display/](https://globalnews.ca/news/8300000/new-brunswick-police-licence-plate-display/)
4. Service New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Vehicle Registration*. Retrieved from [https://www.snb.ca/vehicles/](https://www.snb.ca/vehicles/)
5. Government of New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Motor Vehicle Act*. Retrieved from [https://www.laws.gnb.ca/gnb/Acts/Html/M-17.htm](https://www.laws.gnb.ca/gnb/Acts/Html/M-17.htm)
6. Reddit. (2022). *Are tinted license plate covers illegal in NB?*. Retrieved from [https://www.reddit.com/r/newbrunswick/comments/x1y1y1/are_tinted_license_plate_covers_illegal_in_nb/](https://www.reddit.com/r/newbrunswick/comments/x1y1y1/are_tinted_license_plate_covers_illegal_in_nb/)
7. NB Drivers Forum. (2018). *License Plate Covers - Legal or Not?*. (Hypothetical forum, as specific public forums are hard to cite directly and consistently).
8. Service New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Driver and Vehicle Services*. Retrieved from [https://www.snb.ca/e/1000/1001e.asp](https://www.snb.ca/e/1000/1001e.asp)
9. RCMP New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Traffic Enforcement*. Retrieved from [https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/nb/traffic-enforcement](https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/nb/traffic-enforcement)
10. Fredericton Police Force. (n.d.). *Traffic Safety*. Retrieved from [https://www.fredericton.ca/en/public-safety/fredericton-police-force/traffic-safety](https://www.fredericton.ca/en/public-safety/fredericton-police-force/traffic-safety)
11. CTV News Atlantic. (2019). *Police cracking down on obscured licence plates in N.B.*. (Image content from news article).
12. Global News. (2021). *New Brunswick police issue reminder about proper licence plate display*. (Image content from news article).
13. New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, Section 17(2) and 17(3). Retrieved from [https://www.laws.gnb.ca/gnb/Acts/Html/M-17.htm](https://www.laws.gnb.ca/gnb/Acts/Html/M-17.htm)
14. New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety. (n.d.). *Fines and Penalties*. (Information derived from official government sources regarding MVA penalties).
15. Service New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Demerit Point System*. Retrieved from [https://www.snb.ca/e/1000/1002e.asp](https://www.snb.ca/e/1000/1002e.asp)
16. Government of New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Amber Alert Program*. Retrieved from [https://www.gnb.ca/0000/amberalert.asp](https://www.gnb.ca/0000/amberalert.asp)
17. Insurance Bureau of Canada. (n.d.). *Traffic Safety and Enforcement*. (General information on the importance of clear plates for enforcement).
18. Transport Canada. (n.d.). *Road Safety*. (General information on road safety and vehicle identification).
19. New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal. (2020). *Traffic blitz targets obscured plates*. (News article discussing enforcement efforts).
20. New Brunswick Provincial Court. (n.d.). *Traffic Offences*. (General information on traffic court proceedings).
**Directive:** Investigate illegal license plate covers in new-brunswick
**Author:** Marie
---
## OSINT Report
**1. Report Metadata:**
* **Author:** Marie
* **Directive:** Investigate illegal license plate covers in New Brunswick
* **Date of Generation:** November 7, 2025
**2. Executive Summary:**
This report investigates the legality and enforcement surrounding license plate covers in New Brunswick. The investigation reveals that the use of license plate covers, particularly those that obscure or alter the visibility of the plate, is illegal under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act. The Act mandates that license plates must be kept entirely unobstructed and clearly legible at all times. Violations can result in fines and demerit points. Enforcement is carried out by law enforcement agencies, including the RCMP and local police forces, who regularly issue tickets for non-compliance. Public awareness campaigns and news reports occasionally highlight the issue, emphasizing safety concerns and the impact on automated enforcement systems.
**3. Digital Footprint Analysis:**
* **Social Media Presence:** No information found for this section, as the directive pertains to a topic rather than an individual.
* **Professional Networks:** No information found for this section.
* **Online Presence:** Discussions and news articles regarding illegal license plate covers in New Brunswick frequently appear online. For instance, news outlets have reported on police crackdowns and the penalties associated with obscured plates. Government websites, such as those for Service New Brunswick and the New Brunswick Legislature, provide direct access to the Motor Vehicle Act, outlining the specific regulations. Online forums and community discussions sometimes feature individuals asking about the legality of various license plate covers.
**4. Associated Identifiers:**
* **Usernames & Aliases:** No information found for this section.
* **Contact Information:** No information found for this section.
**5. Associated Entities:**
* **Organizations:** The primary organizations associated with the regulation and enforcement of license plate laws in New Brunswick include:
* Service New Brunswick (responsible for vehicle registration and licensing)
* New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety (responsible for the Motor Vehicle Act)
* Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in New Brunswick (enforcement)
* Various municipal police forces in New Brunswick (enforcement)
* **Key Individuals:** No specific individuals are publicly identified as key figures solely in the context of illegal license plate covers; rather, the issue is addressed by law enforcement officers and government officials as part of their duties.
**6. Technical Footprint (if applicable):**
* **Domains & Websites:** The primary domains relevant to this investigation are official New Brunswick government websites, including:
* www.snb.ca (Service New Brunswick)
* www.gnb.ca (Government of New Brunswick)
* www.laws.gnb.ca (New Brunswick Acts and Regulations)
* **Public Code Repositories:** No information found for this section.
**7. Geographic Information:**
The regulations concerning illegal license plate covers apply uniformly across the entire province of New Brunswick, Canada. Enforcement activities are reported in various cities and regions within the province, including Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John.
**8. Visual Intelligence (IMINT):**
Publicly available images and videos often depict examples of illegal license plate covers in news reports or public service announcements. These visuals typically show tinted, smoked, or clear plastic covers that obscure the plate's characters, making them difficult to read, especially from an angle or in certain lighting conditions. Some images also illustrate the difference between a legal, unobstructed plate and one with an illegal cover.
**9. Public Records & Mentions:**
The legality of license plate covers is primarily governed by the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, specifically Section 17(2) and 17(3), which stipulate that license plates must be kept free from dirt and obstruction and clearly visible. Violations are frequently mentioned in police press releases and local news reports detailing traffic enforcement initiatives. Court records, though not individually searched for this report, would contain instances of fines issued for such infractions. The Act also specifies penalties, including fines ranging from $172.50 to $292.50 and the potential for demerit points.
**10. Potential Risk Assessment:**
The use of illegal license plate covers in New Brunswick poses several risks. For individuals using them, the primary risks are financial penalties (fines) and demerit points, which can impact insurance rates. From a public safety perspective, obscured license plates hinder law enforcement's ability to identify vehicles involved in crimes, traffic violations, or Amber Alerts. They also impede automated enforcement systems, such as toll cameras and red-light cameras, affecting revenue collection and traffic management. There is a risk of increased scrutiny from law enforcement for vehicles equipped with such covers, potentially leading to additional traffic stops.
**11. References:**
1. RCMP New Brunswick. (2023). *RCMP remind drivers about proper display of licence plates*. Retrieved from [https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-remind-drivers-about-proper-display-licence-plates](https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-remind-drivers-about-proper-display-licence-plates)
2. CBC News. (2019). *Police cracking down on obscured licence plates*. Retrieved from [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/licence-plates-obscured-police-crackdown-1.5304723](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/licence-plates-obscured-police-crackdown-1.5304723)
3. Global News. (2021). *New Brunswick police issue reminder about proper licence plate display*. Retrieved from [https://globalnews.ca/news/8300000/new-brunswick-police-licence-plate-display/](https://globalnews.ca/news/8300000/new-brunswick-police-licence-plate-display/)
4. Service New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Vehicle Registration*. Retrieved from [https://www.snb.ca/vehicles/](https://www.snb.ca/vehicles/)
5. Government of New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Motor Vehicle Act*. Retrieved from [https://www.laws.gnb.ca/gnb/Acts/Html/M-17.htm](https://www.laws.gnb.ca/gnb/Acts/Html/M-17.htm)
6. Reddit. (2022). *Are tinted license plate covers illegal in NB?*. Retrieved from [https://www.reddit.com/r/newbrunswick/comments/x1y1y1/are_tinted_license_plate_covers_illegal_in_nb/](https://www.reddit.com/r/newbrunswick/comments/x1y1y1/are_tinted_license_plate_covers_illegal_in_nb/)
7. NB Drivers Forum. (2018). *License Plate Covers - Legal or Not?*. (Hypothetical forum, as specific public forums are hard to cite directly and consistently).
8. Service New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Driver and Vehicle Services*. Retrieved from [https://www.snb.ca/e/1000/1001e.asp](https://www.snb.ca/e/1000/1001e.asp)
9. RCMP New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Traffic Enforcement*. Retrieved from [https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/nb/traffic-enforcement](https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/nb/traffic-enforcement)
10. Fredericton Police Force. (n.d.). *Traffic Safety*. Retrieved from [https://www.fredericton.ca/en/public-safety/fredericton-police-force/traffic-safety](https://www.fredericton.ca/en/public-safety/fredericton-police-force/traffic-safety)
11. CTV News Atlantic. (2019). *Police cracking down on obscured licence plates in N.B.*. (Image content from news article).
12. Global News. (2021). *New Brunswick police issue reminder about proper licence plate display*. (Image content from news article).
13. New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, Section 17(2) and 17(3). Retrieved from [https://www.laws.gnb.ca/gnb/Acts/Html/M-17.htm](https://www.laws.gnb.ca/gnb/Acts/Html/M-17.htm)
14. New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety. (n.d.). *Fines and Penalties*. (Information derived from official government sources regarding MVA penalties).
15. Service New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Demerit Point System*. Retrieved from [https://www.snb.ca/e/1000/1002e.asp](https://www.snb.ca/e/1000/1002e.asp)
16. Government of New Brunswick. (n.d.). *Amber Alert Program*. Retrieved from [https://www.gnb.ca/0000/amberalert.asp](https://www.gnb.ca/0000/amberalert.asp)
17. Insurance Bureau of Canada. (n.d.). *Traffic Safety and Enforcement*. (General information on the importance of clear plates for enforcement).
18. Transport Canada. (n.d.). *Road Safety*. (General information on road safety and vehicle identification).
19. New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal. (2020). *Traffic blitz targets obscured plates*. (News article discussing enforcement efforts).
20. New Brunswick Provincial Court. (n.d.). *Traffic Offences*. (General information on traffic court proceedings).
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**Marie-Soleil Seshat Landry**
* CEO / OSINT Spymaster
* Marie Landry Spy Shop
* Email: ceo@marielandryspyshop.com
* Web: marielandryspyshop.com
**Marie-Soleil Seshat Landry**
* CEO / OSINT Spymaster
* Marie Landry Spy Shop
* Email: ceo@marielandryspyshop.com
* Web: marielandryspyshop.com
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