What is License Plate Shield and what are Its Benefits?

Red light cameras, photo radars, video cameras and traffic cameras are programmed to catch offending motorists and photograph the number plates after which offenders have to pay a fine. This happens even if the motorist is not strictly to blame with the result that such systems have aroused the ire of people everywhere in the country.

For motorists the best way is to drive extremely carefully but even then there are times when they become victims of these cameras. A better alternative is for them to have license plate shields that provide a degree of protection from the cameras. These shields are made of transparent but textured plastic, mainly acrylic and have a construction that shows the characters clearly when viewed at eye level or from straight ahead. Most traffic and red light cameras are installed by the side of the road or high above and at an angle and when the car passes a sensor the camera is activated if the lights are yellow or red. Usually the cameras photograph the license plate from angle of about 100 to 120 degrees. The shields may be designed with micro grooves in specific patterns so that cameras cannot capture a clear image of the characters on the license plate. In this way a motorist is protected and shielded from unnecessary fines. The finest such tags are from phantom tag protector, made of special textured acrylic. The image is obscured when captured from an angle but the characters are legible when viewed from straight ahead.

There are cheaper versions of such shields available in the market but since these are without UV protection the plastic yellows and becomes opaque. It can also develop cracks and shatter quite easily. Phantom tag protector shields are made of finest UV stabilized acrylic to last for a longer time. The material retains its properties and does not crack, chip or shatter easily.

If a motorist goes in for these specialized types of phantom tags he is protected since the cameras cannot capture a clear image and the license plate and vehicle cannot be identified. Some States have not yet gone in for these traffic cameras whereas others have banned their use. In such cases a motorist can use a simple and plain acrylic shield to protect the license plate from environmental effects.

These bubble cover shields are transparent, made precisely to fit the plates snugly and to last for a long time. Protection keeps the license plates looking like new. Since these are low in cost and available at discounts ranging up to 55% it is easy to buy them and gift them to friends or even resell at a profit because they are the lowest in price in comparison to what is available online. One might doubt the efficacy of these shields but when the company itself offers 100% guarantee all doubts are laid at rest.  A shield from phantomtagprotector.com is a guarantee against any ticketing. That is what users say and that is the best testimonial any company ever needs for its products.  

Best License Plate Covers For Your Vehicles from Phantomtagprotector

When one talks of license plate covers these days, it is usually the kind that prevents traffic cameras from taking a clear photo and thus helping motorists avoid receiving tickets that would represent a drain on their pockets. That is understandable because traffic light cameras the hotly debated and motorists think they are within their rights to install plate covers that protect them from being identified.

However, not all license plate covers by Phantom Tag Protector are meant as protection against traffic or red light cameras though this is a matter of concern. The plain and simple function of these covers is to protect the license plates. License plates must be clear, legible and must not fade or be damaged otherwise the motorist is liable to pay a fine. Even assuming motorists drive safely and never put themselves at the risk of being captured on traffic cameras, they must keep their license plates protected against fading due to exposure to sunlight, damage by weather, by mud, by dirt and by water or any corrosive chemicals.

The purpose is simple: protect the license plate. One may think just any transparent acrylic cover will serve the purpose. It will not. Normal acrylic sheets are meant to be used indoors, away from exposure to UV. UV has two effects on plastics: it yellows the plastic and turns it opaque and two, it makes the plastic brittle. Phantomtagprotector covers are made of special acrylic with UV stabilization. The sheets are precision cut and machined with slots in exact locations for a perfect fit. In fact, once these are in place, it would be difficult to say there are covers in place unless one looks at the plate closely.

Motorists may not know it but in some States it is illegal to use license cover plates. This does not only include covers that are meant to block traffic cameras but also any kind of spray or even plain cover plates. Motorists are penalized and have to pay a fine if they are caught. The trick is to avoid being caught by installing plates that blend seamlessly and are not quite so obvious. One could go in for cheap plates that stand out and invite attention of police officers leading to fines. Cheaper plates yellow and crack within a short time. Better quality plates from Phantomtagprotector last for years without any deterioration in quality. They cost a little bit more but last four times longer than normal acrylic plates. They are easy to fix and just as easy to take off.  The acrylic used in these plates is clean, smooth and does not collect dust or dirt. In case it becomes splattered with mud or dirt a little bit of hosing down will keep it clean. The acrylic plate takes all the beating and keeps the plate looking like new. Getting new license plates is expensive and time consuming; keeping them protected is not. If and when a motorist buys a new car, he does not have to worry about the plates looking out of place because they remain as fresh as new when they are covered by the protectors.