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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 Oregon, vehicles are required to display license plates issued by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Oregon law mandates that a license plate be attached to the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, Oregon is one of the states that require a front license plate as well. The plates must be securely fastened and clearly visible. Failure to display a front or rear license plate can give law enforcement probable cause to stop the vehicle and potentially issue a citation. The specific placement of license plates, including the height at which they must be mounted from the ground, is regulated by state statutes to ensure visibility and compliance with legal standards.

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