Front Plate Global Requirement Reference
Countries That Require a Front License Plate Mount (By Region)
If you’re selling or buying a front license plate mount, one thing matters more than preference… the law.
In many places around the world, a front license plate is mandatory. In others, it depends on the state or province. Below is a clean regional breakdown so you know exactly where a front plate is required.
NORTH AMERICA
CANADA (Varies by Province)
Front license plate laws are set at the provincial level.
Provinces that require a front plate:
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- Ontario
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Varies by State)
In the U.S., front license plate requirements are decided at the state level.
States that require a front license plate:
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wyoming
All other U.S. states do not require a front plate for most passenger vehicles.
EUROPE
Most European countries require two license plates (front and rear) for standard passenger vehicles.
Countries that require a front plate include:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
ASIA
Countries that require a front plate include:
- China
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Thailand
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Front license plates are mandatory in Australia and New Zealand
LATIN AMERICA
Most countries require front and rear plates, including:
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Peru
MIDDLE EAST
Front license plates are generally required in:
- Israel
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates