[mAtC]

so basically - if I am understanding you correct - you want your license plate to flip up and reveal some type/kind of light - correct?

OK I'm just writing while thinking so ...

well the first thing that comes to mind is the fact that one is going to either cut out the area behind the plate and place a plexi-glass window (too seal it from the elements) or shave the entire license plate area creating a 1"-2" sapce to work with - still very difficult so I would look into option A.

Hooking up the lights is easy. running a switch to your dash or whereever and the license plate will need to be on a hinge or two - so I guess the issue is the motor to "lift" the plate. A possible solution to this could be as near as your Radio Shack or toy store. A lot toys have parts that hinge or lift or do just what you want them to and they just run off those little 12volt motors. Might consider looking around, finding some application similiar, buy, and disassemble.

But that is me just thinking outloud I'll be pondering that night and give another solution tonight or tomorrow.