Does peeling blue paint on a license plate count as defacement?

[McAmara]

If the license plate only has minor peeling of the blue paint, it does not count as defacement. Below are specific explanations regarding automobile license plates: 1. Peeling blue paint on a license plate: Minor peeling that does not affect the visual recognition of the plate is not considered defacement. However, if the license plate is severely deformed, incomplete, or the plate number is unclear, it will be classified as obstructed or defaced. 2. Exposed white areas due to peeling blue paint: The impact depends on the severity. If the peeling is extensive and affects the identification of the plate number, it will be considered obstructed or defaced, which is illegal. The determination of whether it has an impact depends on whether traffic police and electronic monitoring systems can still recognize the plate normally. It is recommended that vehicle owners apply for a replacement plate at the vehicle management office.