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Alabama Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Permitted: Alabama requires only a rear plate: a single license plate must be displayed and plainly visible on the rear, and no front plate is required.

PermittedVerified Jul 26, 2026
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Alabama requires only a rear plate: a single license plate must be displayed and plainly visible on the rear, and no front plate is required. See Ala. Code §32-6-51. A violation is a misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $500 plus a driving prohibition of 60 days to 6 months.

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