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California Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Info: Two plates required — when two plates are issued they must be displayed one front and one rear (Cal.

InfoVerified Jul 20, 2026

Two plates required — when two plates are issued they must be displayed one front and one rear (Cal. Veh. Code §5200).

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