Will i be pulled over for not having a license plate on the front of a car?

Question

my pick up is missing the front license plate and i wonder if i can be pulled over for that reason. i do not want to take a chance, so i would like to know if i can drive it without the front license plate. i live in california. thanks

Answer 1

If your state requires you to have plates on back and front, you could be pulled over and ticketed.  You should replace it.

Answer 2

In Ohio you are required to have two plates. One front and one back.

Answer 3

I think in most states only the back one is required.In Texas,I drove a truck for 6 years with only a back plate and was pulled over several times and was never questioned about it.

Answer 4

Yes. You'll probably have to get two new ones.

Answer 5

Zach, i am not sure about your state, but my state requires a plate on the front and back of the car. I had put a vanity plate on the front of my car and was pulled over. The officer just informed me of the law and gave me a warning and that was it. You need to go to the DMV as soon as you can. I am not sure if they can give you just a front plate to match the back one. you prob have to get a new set.

Answer 6

In California, yes you can be pulled over for a missing front plate. It happened to me in Benicia, CA.

Answer 7

Yes you can.

Section 5200(a) of the California Vehicle Code clearly states that if you are issued two plates for a vehicle they both have to be displayed.

According to the page 19 of the California Uniform Bail & Penalty Schedule the fine is $108.

I think it would be easier just to put that front plate on.

Good luck to you.