Why are (or aren't) 2 liscence plates required in some places?

Question

I'm just wondering because I live in Colorado, drive a benz and don't have a front plate and I got a $50 ticket for it

Answer 1

Cuz if you run a red light or run through a toll booth, the camera can't take a picture of your plates and they wont be able to give you a ticket.

Answer 2

This depends on the state in which the vehicle is registered.

If it is legal in the state where it is registered to only have a rear plate, it is legal in every state.  It would be unreasonable to have a judge require you to conger up a second license plate if you were only issued 1 plate for the back.

Some stated did this as a cost savings measure.  It is nearly impossible to get a license number from the front plate of an oncoming vehicle.  So some states decided they are not worth the added expense.

I live in a town that is on the Wisconsin / Michigan state line.  Wisconsin issues and requires a license plate on the front and rear of your vehicle.  Michigan issues and requires only one plate mounted on the rear of the vehicle.

Answer 3

Good grief....aside from the no smoking ban there...the place is so granola i am surprised that they only charged you that much....i loathe Colorado.

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