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New York Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Info: New York requires two plates: passenger vehicles must display one on the front and one on the rear (NY VTL 402).

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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Front License Plate in states bordering New York

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

ConnecticutInfo
Connecticut requires two plates: a vehicle issued two plates must display one at the front and one at the rear. See Conn. Gen. Stat. §14-18.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: cga.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsInfo
Massachusetts requires two plates: one attached at the front of the motor vehicle and one at the rear (M.G.L. c.90, §6).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
New JerseyInfo
New Jersey issues and requires two plates: when two are issued, both must be displayed, one on the front and one on the rear (N.J.S.A. 39:3-33).
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: pub.njleg.state.nj.us · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaPermitted
Pennsylvania requires only a rear plate: a single plate is issued and displayed on the rear. The state has not required a front plate since 1952 (75 Pa.C.S. 1332).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VermontInfo
Vermont requires two plates: when two plates are furnished — which is standard for cars — one goes on the front and one on the rear (23 V.S.A. 511).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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