Why do some police cars don't have license plates?

Question

I thought every car must have plates including law enforcement

Answer 1

Police cars do not need license plates, becuase they are a special vehicle. Some do, some don't. Most police cars have some way to determine what car they are in the fleet.

It is generally up to a jurisdictions safety director to determine the uniform and police markings on a zone car.

Answer 2

Every automobile on the road must hold a tag. No exceptions.

Answer 3

In many states, mine included, police cars (and other emergency) vehicles are not always required to have a plate if they are owned by the government.

- David

Answer 4

A license plate is evidence that the taxes have been paid.  Police departments don't pay the tax and so don't need the tag.  Some states provide a special tag for government vehicles and some don't.

Answer 5

Some states exempt government vehicles from registration requirements. My state does not, all vehicles must have proper license plates.

Answer 6

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