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West Virginia Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Permitted: Rear plate only — plate attached to the rear; only truck/road tractors mount in front (WV Code 17A-3-15).

PermittedVerified Jun 19, 2026

Rear plate only — plate attached to the rear; only truck/road tractors mount in front (WV Code 17A-3-15).

Official source: code.wvlegislature.gov →

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