Obscuring Identity of a Vehicle involves changing or removing identification numbers to make it unrecognizable. It is which class?

• A. Felony Class B
• B. Misdemeanor Class A
• C. Felony Class C
• D. Misdemeanor Class D

Answer: (C)

Tampering with a vehicle’s identification numbers is treated as a serious offense because it directly defeats the ability to trace a vehicle’s ownership and origin, which aids theft, fraud, and other crimes. That combination of deceptive intent and potential harm to public safety places the act in the felony category rather than a misdemeanor. Among felony levels, Class C is used for mid‑level offenses—more serious than a misdemeanor but not the most severe felonies. Obscuring VINs fits this tier: it’s not mere vandalism, but a deliberate step to hide a vehicle’s identity and facilitate criminal activity. So the classification is a felony Class C. Penalties vary by state, but typically include imprisonment and fines, reflecting the offense’s seriousness.