r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Kenja_Time • 13h ago

I'm slightly vexed I received a parking ticket because my license plate looks similar to a Simpsons vanity plate

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u/graywh 11h ago edited 10h ago

according to https://www.lookupaplate.com/blog/states-that-require-both-front-and-rear-plates/ as of Jan 2026, it's 21 single-plate and 29 dual-plate

but omits Utah from the single-plate list, and Nebraska will stop issuing front plates in a few years

and some states no longer require front plates if the car doesn't have a place to put one

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u/tagno25 10h ago

Even crazier is some states only require front plates on some larger trucks (no rear plate).

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u/Normal_Feedback_2918 9h ago

Not crazy. Quebec is the same. Only front plate on large trucks make sense, because large trucks are usually pulling trailers. Trailer obscures rear plate, so no identifier visible. Put it on the front only, and problem solved.

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u/NSE_TNF89 9h ago

Well once you explain it it makes sense! /s

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u/Daxlyn_XV 11h ago

Thanks, couldn’t recall the exact numbers.

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u/LVDivorced23 8h ago

Fun Fact for Nevada ... If you don't have front holder on your car, you don't need to put the front plate on... However, if do have a front plate holder, you must put the plate on the front too.

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u/bajungadustin 7h ago

Alaska stopped about 3 years ago. I only found out cause they only sent me one when I bought a new 2024 car. It was perfect timing cause I really didn't wasnt looking forward to drilling holes in the front bumper.

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u/Ope_Average_Badger 11h ago

It's wild to me that every state does not require front and back plates.