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==== When it could be legally problematic ====

Even though it’s generally allowed, there are situations or legal doctrines where posting a photo could be harmful or cross a line. These include:
# Harassment / stalking / doxxing If someone takes a plate photo and pairs it with identifying personal information (where the person lives, works, etc.) to harass, threaten, or track someone, that could fall into civil or criminal liability under Idaho’s stalking, harassment, or privacy laws (depending on circumstances).
# Defamation / false accusation If you accompany the photo with false statements or accusations (e.g. implying wrongdoing with no evidence), that can open you to a defamation claim.
# Privacy expectations in non-public places If the subject is in a space where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g. inside their home, behind closed gates) and you trespass or intrude, that could be illegal.
# Use of the data There might be limits on using license-plate data to access DMV or registration information. Just because you see the plate doesn’t mean you’re allowed to demand or publish someone’s private registration or personal data linked to it.
# Platform / other rules Social media platforms or websites might remove content or penalize users if images are used for harassment or violate their terms.