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Arkansas Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Permitted: In practice, most Arkansas drivers display a rear plate only, because the state issues just one plate for most passenger vehicles and a single plate goes on the rear.

PermittedVerified Jul 30, 2026

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In practice, most Arkansas drivers display a rear plate only, because the state issues just one plate for most passenger vehicles and a single plate goes on the rear. By statute, though, a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle must display one plate on the front and one on the rear, and if two plates were issued both must be displayed (A.C.A. 27-14-716(a)(1)).

Official source: ardot.gov →

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Front License Plate in states bordering Arkansas

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

LouisianaPermitted
Louisiana requires only a rear plate: passenger vehicles display a single plate attached to the rear. See La. R.S. 32:53.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: legis.la.gov · Full Louisiana 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 →
MissouriInfo
Missouri requires two plates: passenger cars display one on the front and one on the rear. Antique vehicles are an exception, as are vehicles with no front bracket (RSMo 301.130).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
OklahomaPermitted
Oklahoma requires only a rear plate: the state issues one plate per registered vehicle and requires at least one plate to be properly installed. …
Verified Jul 29, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma 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 →
TexasInfo
Texas requires two plates: a motor vehicle must display two license plates, one on the front and one on the rear under Department of Motor Vehicles placement rules. Motorcycles, trailers, and road tractors display one plate (Tex. Transp. Code § 504.943).
Verified Jul 24, 2026 · Source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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