Why do we cover our lic plates in pics?

[Cutman]

I do it too... when I remember, but why do we do this? I just do it because, I assume there is a good reason since, so many others do it.

Just wanderin'

 

[donsrods]

I guess it has something to do with people being able to access some of your personal files from the license number, at least that is what I have always thought. I don't cover mine, I have no money to take.

Don

 

[Willowbilly3]

paranoia

 

[LOST ANGEL]

Umm.... do you cover it when you are driving, or sitting in a parking lot?-MIKE

 

[dmw56]

I cover mine so the red light cameras can't record the number.

 

[Cutman]

Kinda what I expected. Based on the these answers and my lack of any good reason to continue covering it...

I am gonna liberate my license plate... like women of the sixties burning their bras... my license plates will be uncovered and FREE!!!

 

[gassersgarage]

In California, ever since that actress was killed by a stalker, it's been illegal for DMV to release info based on a license plate. Before that, $10 and you could get the info.

 

[Bandit Ls-1]

so our sH*t wont get jacked!!

 

[Alienbaby17]

I used to not cover mine- then everyone I know convinced me I was asking for trouble.

I guess in my case I enjoy writing the occasional detailed 'build' or 'progress' report. I like to put in as many details as possible but have been hesitant to include prices of things. I guess if someone read I just dropped $$$$ for a certain new part I'd be afraid that'd be inviting someone to look up my address and steal it or the whole car.
I'm really paranoid though...

I don't worry about it too much on the streets because they don't know I just spent 6 months doing/ building this or that...

Also if I take pictures in my garage I wouldn't want someone to see some parts or tools in the background and pay me a visit some night...

I know- I worry too much.

Jay

 

[Willowbilly3]

Well they do glare if you are using flash too.
My best defense against identity theft is having one nobody wants.