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Alabama Front License Plate Laws (2026)
Permitted: Rear plate only — a single license plate displayed and plainly visible on the rear; no front plate required (Ala.
PermittedVerified Jul 26, 2026
Rear plate only — a single license plate displayed and plainly visible on the rear; no front plate required (Ala. Code §32-6-51). Violation is a misdemeanor, fine up to $500 plus a 60-day to 6-month driving prohibition.
Official source: alison.legislature.state.al.us →
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