Q: Where does the license plate for the back bumper of a tow truck need to be legally hung?
A: Requirements relating to the mounting of the vehicle’s license plate vary from state to state. It is one of the requirements governed more by state jurisdiction and not by federal code for commercial vehicles. That is because the registration of the commercial vehicle and assignment of a license plate is handled by the state and not the federal government.
The rear facing license plate, and this applies to not just on towing vehicles, has to be mounted in a location where it is securely fastened and clearly visible, meaning viewing the license plate for the name of the state of issue and assigned characters cannot be obstructed by the truck’s equipment. There is a minimum height from the ground which varies state to state.
A: Requirements relating to the mounting of the vehicle’s license plate vary from state to state. It is one of the requirements governed more by state jurisdiction and not by federal code for commercial vehicles. That is because the registration of the commercial vehicle and assignment of a license plate is handled by the state and not the federal government.
The rear facing license plate, and this applies to not just on towing vehicles, has to be mounted in a location where it is securely fastened and clearly visible, meaning viewing the license plate for the name of the state of issue and assigned characters cannot be obstructed by the truck’s equipment. There is a minimum height from the ground which varies state to state.
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