The Secaucus man and a Paramus man both used similar-looking leaves to block their license plates. These leaves are sold online.

There was no visible evidence that the SUV traveling in front of us on a New York interstate had a license plate. An opaque tarp was draped over bicycles that were hanging from a rack on the tailgate.

Across the country, a seemingly harmless customization choice is turning into a reliable way to attract police attention. Decorative license plate frames, tinted covers, and vinyl wraps are no longer ...