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In my state of Pennsylvania, only the rear plate is required. I don't have anything on my front car. I do see a UK front number plate every now and then somewhere around my house. regarding Canada, I don't know which provinces require a front plate, but I know Quebec doesn't. I-81 goes through my area and I see a lot of Quebec plated cars during the migratory snowbird season and they don't have a front plate. Contrast with Ontario where they require it
In Texas they have a front number plate, I am sure some other states do too.
I thought it was weird.
It is the law in Texas to have front and back.
A poorly enforced one, fortunately.
Not uglifying my sports car with a useless plate.
Have both on my truck.
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In Arizona, we only need the rear plate, but they issue two plates anyway. Maybe in case you lose one? I don't know. Also, most states sell plates that promote organizations like wildlife rescue or conservation, the Humane Society, the state's universities, veterans, POW's, and lots of other causes. Arizona has "Live The Golden Rule", "In God We Trust", Prevent Child Abuse, Spay or Neuter Pets, and many other causes. If you google a particular state's license plates, you'll get pictures of every plate that's officially sanctioned by the state.
These are all the plates issued for AZ. You can click on each one for a picture of the plate. I have the Arizona Sportsman for Wildlife Conservation, and I personalized it.
In the states where the front plate isn't required many people will put a plate on the front that has a cute saying, or promotes their favorite sports team (Go Broncos!). You can buy those plates from MLB shops or NFL shops, cafepress, and lots of other outlets.
For me, the problem isn't the lack of a front plate (to me it looks better and more aerodynamic), it's the excessive decoration or designs on the plate making them difficult to read and the plate frames that block the state name and registration tag on the plate. I have a military veteran plate. It's pretty plain with only three numbers, state name, branch of service, and military conflict in which I served (Louisiana, US Navy, Desert Storm). Some plates are so fancy that it's difficult to read the numbers on the plates. Another problem is age. At one time the plates were replaced regularly. Now they send you your vehicle registration that includes a sticker to put on your plate. Some plates are so worn with weather and washing that the numbers are nearly impossible to read. Some states don't require vehicle inspections. Some states require annual inspections, but the nature of the inspection depends on the state or city. Our local inspections involve the basics. Here's an example of our local inspection. I drive up, guy checks my vehicle registration and proof of insurance, inspects windshield for large cracks impairing my visibility, he tells me to turn on my headlights, turn on high beams, left turn signal, right turn signal, hazard flashers, wipers, reverse light, brake lights. If these all work then the vehicle passes inspection, cost $10. If any of these fail, you're given time to get them fixed and come back. While it would be nice if every vehicle passed the type of test you have in the UK, If we had such testing here then many poor people would have no transportation. While living in a city would give one access to public transportation (buses and trains), those living in more suburban or rural areas don't have such access.
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