It’s time for California to let go of an outdated, unnecessary vehicle regulation: the requirement to mount a front license plate.

Many modern vehicles are not designed to accommodate front plates without damaging the bumper or interfering with safety sensors. Car manufacturers, especially performance, luxury, and electric models design their vehicles with aerodynamics, aesthetics, and technology in mind. Forcing Californians to drill holes into their bumpers or install awkward brackets not only ruins the design but also affects resale value.

The state has tried to offer an alternative: sticker-style license plates placed on the front windshield or bumper. While this might seem like a solution, the reality is these stickers are hard to apply, can peel off, and still ruin the appearance of the vehicle. They’re also confusing to law enforcement and toll systems in some cases, leading to more headaches for drivers.

In today’s age of advanced surveillance, plate readers, toll systems, and traffic enforcement cameras are often equipped to detect rear plates. More than a dozen states including Florida, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania only require a single rear license plate. And guess what? It hasn’t created chaos. It works just fine.

Here’s why we’re petitioning to change this law:

• Modern cars are not made for front plates they weren’t designed for it, and mounting one can cause damage.
• It wastes money – front plate brackets, tickets, and repairs add up.
• Rear plates are enough – with today’s tech, rear plates suffice for traffic enforcement.
• Sticker plates aren’t the solution, they’re inconvenient, unattractive, and unreliable.
• It’s unnecessary enforcement , police time could be better spent addressing real safety concerns.

Please lend your support to modernize California's vehicle registration laws by signing this petition. By doing so, we encourage policymakers to align with the majority of states that have already removed this outdated requirement, boosting both the economy and the appeal of California's roadways.