Simply because that's their law.
In the state of Texas, drivers are required to have 2 license plates displayed on the car. One license plate should be in the front and the other plate must be displayed in the rear.
Texas law requires all vehicles registered in the state to have both a front and rear license plate. Furthermore, no portion of a license plate can be obstructed by anything including a license plate frame or it is violation of Texas law.
Yes, Texas is one of the 31 states that requires vehicles to have a front and rear license plate. Despite the fact that every state bordering Texas requires only one plate, Section 504.943 of the Transportation Code requires that a vehicle display two plates. Do classic cars need front license plates in Texas?
No, it is not illegal. New Mexico does not require a front state license plate.
Yes, by law, you are required to have a front license plate in the state of New Jersey.
The state of Arkansas does not require you have a front license plate. You only need a rear plate.
No
Yes, the state of Washington requires both a front and rear plate.
A person can remove the front license plate cover on a 1990 Corvette with a screwdriver. The plate can then be replaced with a custom plate or a state plate if required.
Both front and rear state license plates are manditory in Virginia.
As long as your front plate is not obstructed or obscured in any way.
It depends on the state you live in. Some states require vehicles to have front license plates at all times, while others do not. Check your state's laws to see if it is legal to remove your front license plate.