All states have traffic laws that require motor vehicles on public highways, streets, roads, and driveways to have a rear license plate or tag—and most states also require a license plate on the front of a motor vehicle.

States usually require the license plates or vehicle registration to be renewed periodically—often annually and in connection with payment of a motor vehicle tax or inspection of the vehicle for safety and compliance with emissions standards.

In some states tickets or citations for no front or rear license plate or for expired plates/tags on your vehicle are known as fix-it tickets and the ticket or citation will indicate that it is a correctable violation of traffic laws. If you fix the missing-or-expired license plate problem within the required period and get the signature of an authorized person (a local police officer) the court may dismiss the ticket.

But if you fail to fix the missing-or-expired-tags problem within the required period you must pay the fine for the violation and you may be issued another ticket that will be part of your driving record. And if you fail to pay the ticket or appear in court on the hearing date the court may issue a warrant for your arrest.

In Nebraska, motor vehicles are required to have a rear license plate, and most vehicles are also mandated to have a front license plate. The state requires that license plates and vehicle registrations be renewed periodically, which is typically done on an annual basis and may involve a vehicle tax or a safety and emissions inspection. If a vehicle is found without the required front or rear license plate, or if the plates are expired, the driver may receive a citation. In Nebraska, such citations can be considered 'fix-it' tickets, which are correctable violations. To correct the violation, the driver must remedy the issue within a specified period and obtain verification from an authorized person, such as a local police officer. If the issue is resolved and verified within the allotted time, the court may dismiss the ticket. However, failure to address the violation within the required timeframe can result in fines and the issuance of an additional ticket, which could affect the driver's record. Non-compliance with paying the fine or failing to appear in court may lead to the issuance of a warrant for the driver's arrest.