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License plates (also known as vehicle registration plates or license tags) are generally rectangular metal plates issued by your state’s department of motor vehicles for the purpose of identifying your car. A license plate must be attached to the rear of your car, and in 31 states and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), you must also have a license plate on the front of your car. In a state or district that also requires you to display a license plate on the front of your car, your failure to do so will provide the police with probable cause to stop you and issue a citation at any time. State laws (statutes) generally provide for the specific placement of license plates, stated in minimum and maximum inches from the ground.

In Connecticut (CT), the law requires that most motor vehicles have two license plates—one attached to the front of the vehicle and one attached to the rear. The plates must be clearly visible and maintained in a condition so as to be legible. The specific placement of license plates is regulated to ensure visibility and compliance with the law. Failure to display a front or rear license plate where required, or failure to maintain the plate's legibility, can result in a traffic stop by police and the issuance of a citation. It is important for vehicle owners in Connecticut to adhere to these regulations to avoid potential fines and enforcement actions.

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