License plate locations

September 4, 2019

NTEA receives questions on allowable license plate locations, which can be difficult to answer because there is no federal regulation specifying locations for a license plate. Many states have specific location requirements for vehicles, but inquiries mainly focus on license plates not easily visible, even when properly located.

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