Alabama · AL · Vehicles
Alabama: Do you need a front license plate?
Rear plate only
Alabama requires only a rear license plate on passenger cars.
State law says the plate must be kept attached and plainly visible on the rear end of the vehicle. The plate is issued by the Department of Revenue. Driving without the plate displayed is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $500.
What the law says
Every motor vehicle operator who operates a motor vehicle upon any city street or other public highway of or in this state shall at all times keep attached and plainly visible on the rear end of such motor vehicle a license tag or license plate as prescribed and furnished by the Department of Revenue at the time the owner or operator purchases his license.
Sources
- Code of Alabama § 32-6-51 (FindLaw) Mirror of official text · codes.findlaw.com
Confirm with the state
- Agency
- Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division
- Phone
- 334-242-9000
- Website
- revenue.alabama.gov
How bordering states compare
- Florida Rear plate onlyFlorida issues one plate for passenger cars, and it goes on the rear.
- Georgia Rear plate onlyGeorgia requires only a rear license plate on passenger cars.
- Mississippi Rear plate onlyMississippi issues one license tag, and it goes on the rear of the vehicle.
- Tennessee Rear plate onlyTennessee requires only a rear license plate on passenger cars.