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Texas residents must have both front and back license plates visible when operating a vehicle in the state, according to the Texas Transportation Code.
Chapter 504 of the code states drivers of a motor vehicle who don’t display both license plates may be charged with a misdemeanor of up to $200. The House Bill providing the fine has been in effect since September 2013.
Texas is one of 29 states considered a “two-plate-state.” Others include California, Colorado and New York.
New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma are among 21 states in the U.S that do not require both plates to be displayed. Drivers may forgo a front plate but must have a back plate.
Exhibition vehicles approved by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles are exempt from the two-plate rule. Exhibition vehicles must be at least 25 years old, a collector’s item and must not be used for regular transportation.
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Sources
- Texas Transportation Code Chapter 504
- Texas Legislature House Bill 625
- National Conference of State Legislatures State License Plate Laws
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