Photoblocker Spray – License Plate Blocker Review 2024

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***Update March 2020: According to recent tests, Photoblocker Spray is not working properly. We recommend checking out this product instead:

The Photoblocker Spray is a controversial product. Basically, it’s sprayed on your license plate to create a high-powered gloss that reflects the flash on traffic cameras. While it seems like an ingenious product, does it actually work? And more importantly, is it even legal?

In this PhotoBlocker Spray review, we tell you everything you need to know.

Why Buy Photoblocker Spray?

Legally, you cannot cover your license plate, but this is the best alternative against speed and red light cameras. A one-time application lasts long, and one bottle can cover up to four license plates. 

This product is very easy to spray on the plate and it’s also invisible to the naked eye. As such, policemen can’t tell if the red light camera is faulty or that you’re using a spray. And if you’re concerned about the price, it only costs around $50.

When you think about it, it saves you at least double that amount in tickets. More tips on how to avoid speeding tickets: https://www.ratedradardetector.org/blog/tips-avoiding-speeding-tickets/.

Is it Legal?

The legality of this spray varies depending on the city and country you’re in. It could be legal to buy in some places but illegal to use against a camera. So, the best thing to do is to double-check your local traffic regulations. For info about speeding tickets in New York, go to this page. 

Does Photo Blocker Spray Really Work?

Photoblocker has undergone many different conclusive tests by police departments themselves. In fact, thousands of satisfied customers worldwide have attested to the effectiveness of the Photoblocker spray against speed and red light cameras. This product has also been featured on CBS, Washington Times NBC, and other networks.

So, does it work? In our tests, it does well against a traffic camera flash. But remember that if you only coat license plates with a thin layer, it won’t be as effective as a thick coat.

Product Details

To ensure your safety from red-light cameras, anti camera license plate cover & blocker products are necessary. While Photoblocker sells three different products (the reflector cover, the Photoshield cover, and the Photoblocker spray), the spray is your safest bet against a speed camera or red light camera.

But just to quickly compare, here are some details about each product mentioned.

The Photoshield Cover is a clear license plate cover that you snap on directly over license plates. It has a thin strip of reflective lens inside the cover which reflects light from a camera with or without flash. With this, at least two characters will be blurred out on your car plate.

The Reflector Cover is similar to the Photoblocker spray, but in cover form. Instead of just blurring out a few characters on the plate, the reflective crystals embedded on the cover will reflect light from all camera angles, overexposing photo radar and red light camera photos, As such, this will make your license plate illegible when a camera flash has been used.

As for the Photoblocker spray for your plate, it’s an aerosol can that is directly sprayed onto your plate. The high-gloss formula has a clear finish, so it won’t cause any distortion. It works well with a camera flash, but cameras during the day might still get you.

If you like to have double protection, the Photoblocker spray works well when paired with the Photoshield cover. The Photoblocker clear spray protects the car plate against red light camera flashes, while the cover helps in daylight and protects the plate against cameras without flash.

You also don’t have to worry about the rain and snow because the Photoblocker spray is waterproof[1]. Plus, you also get a free e-book of additional info with every purchase of the clear spray.

The Price

For the US and Canada, the PhotoBlocker Spray comes at just $49.99 for one spray or $99.99 for three, plus free shipping.

For Europe, the price is $73.95 USD plus free shipping.

For Australia and New Zealand, the price is also $73.95 USD plus free shipping.

For all other countries, the price is as low as  $37.99 plus free shipping.

How to Use

• Remove your license plate and give it a good wipedown, make sure there’s no dirt and mud on the surface. Lay the plate on a dry surface and wait for it to dry.
• Lay the license plate down on some newspaper or tarp to protect the surrounding area. Make sure to spray the plate in even strokes until you’ve completely covered the surface. Wait for the first layer to dry before applying subsequent layers.
• Screw the license plate back on your vehicle. Repeat the process if necessary on plates of other vehicles you want to protect.

Free Ebook

The free e-book that comes with your purchase illustrates in detail your rights as a driver. It teaches you how to properly inspect the image and how to dispute a wrongful ticket as well.

The book also has a plethora of proven cases where the defendant (driver) won the dispute against the police officer using the spray. These details are useful, just in case you catch yourself in the same scenario.

Conclusion

Overall, we hope that this Photoblocker Spray Review helped decide whether or not you’ll purchase the product. But of course,  you should still check with your local authorities before purchasing any of these goods. Photoblocker has dealers in certain countries, so you could even see the product for yourself.

Whatever you decide to do, know that this product is a way for you to fight back against unjust tickets.