# Cheeky Gadget Gives Tailgaters the Flip License Plate Flipper By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-12-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/license-plate-flipper References: [plateflipper](http://www.plateflipper.com/index.html) & [plateflipper](http://www.plateflipper.com/index.html) There are few things I hate more than tailgaters... if I had a [License Plate Flipper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/investigative-tool), I could at least send them a personal message. Sure it would be much cooler if the license plate flipped down and machine guns shot up their radiator, a la James Bond, but mere mortals have to compromise. This device also has the very illegal use of evading [speed cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-varia-rearvue-820) that capture the plate numbers. If you do get caught though, you're pretty screwed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **License Plate Flipper:** The rise of license plate flipper devices presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry, particularly in addressing concerns such as tailgating and evading speed cameras. - **Personalized Messaging:** There is a trend towards using license plate flipper gadgets for personalized messaging, creating opportunities for marketing and advertising industries to explore unique and attention-grabbing promotional strategies. - **Legal Implications:** The legal implications surrounding the use of license plate flipper devices raise opportunities for law enforcement and regulatory industries to develop measures and regulations to address potential misuse or illegal activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the integration of license plate flipper technology to enhance vehicle safety and security, addressing concerns related to tailgating and speeding. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** The marketing and advertising industry can leverage the trend of personalized messaging through license plate flipper devices to create unique and memorable brand experiences for consumers. - **Law Enforcement and Regulatory Industry:** The law enforcement and regulatory industry can proactively tackle the legal implications of license plate flipper devices to ensure proper policies and regulations are in place to prevent misuse or illegal activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Polite Driver Communication Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorry-thanks-car-sign.md) - [Pocket-Sized Digital Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipper-zero.md) - [Aftermarket Windshield Wipers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geckowiper.md) - [AI-Enhanced Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flipper-by-heineken.md) - [One-Click Car Protection Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-safety-device.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Anti-Theft Car Immobilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitheft1.md) - [Antitheft Vehicle Component Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalytic-converter-antitheft-device.md) - [Humorous Quick Cleanup Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-desk-concept.md)