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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 Delaware (DE), vehicles are required to display a license plate issued by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The state mandates that the license plate be attached to the rear of the vehicle. Delaware is one of the states that does not require a front license plate; only the rear plate is necessary. The placement of the license plate is regulated by state law, which specifies the proper positioning of the plate on the vehicle, including the height at which it must be mounted from the ground. Failure to comply with these regulations, such as not displaying a rear license plate or not adhering to the specified placement requirements, can result in a traffic stop by law enforcement and the issuance of a citation.

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