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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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Front License Plate in states bordering Alabama

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

FloridaPermitted
Florida requires only a rear plate: the state issues one plate for passenger cars, displayed on the rear, and no front plate is required. See Fla. Stat. §316.605.
Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: leg.state.fl.us · Full Florida rule →
GeorgiaPermitted
Georgia requires only a rear plate: one plate is issued and fastened to the rear, and no front plate is required (O.C.G.A. §40-2-41).
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: gov.georgia.gov · Full Georgia rule →
MississippiPermitted
Mississippi requires only a rear plate: one tag is furnished and fastened at the rear of the vehicle. See Miss. Code 27-19-31.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · Full Mississippi rule →
TennesseePermitted
Tennessee requires only a rear plate: the passenger-vehicle plate is attached to the rear, and no front plate is required (TCA 55-4-110).
Verified Aug 3, 2026 · Source: law.justia.com · Full Tennessee rule →

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