Ask 2: Can I put my license plate on my windshield?

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Question: Can I put my license plate on my windshield?

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Answer: No.

Texas is a two-plate state, and according to the Texas Transportation Code, vehicles must have a mounted front and back license plate. Drivers with plates on their windshield are not compliant by law as it may obstruct their vision.

Your license plates must also be visible by police within 50 feet.

Failure to comply may result in a fine of $200.

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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.