§ 6.30.430. Display of license plates.

(a)

The license plates for a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, power cycle or motor vehicle being transported by a licensed vehicle transporter shall be attached thereto, one in the rear, and except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), one in the front. The license plate issued for all other vehicles required to be registered shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. The license plates shall be so displayed during the current calendar year or registration period.

(b)

If the motor vehicle was not manufactured to include a bracket, device or other Contrivance to display and secure a front license plate, and if the manufacturer of the motor vehicle provided no other means or method by which a front license plate may be displayed upon and secured to the motor vehicle:

(1)

One license plate must be attached to the motor vehicle in the rear; and

(2)

The other license plate may, at the option of the owner of the vehicle, be attached to the motor vehicle in the front.

(c)

Every license plate shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle to which it is assigned so as to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height not less than 12 inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible, and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible.

(d)

It is unlawful for any person to display, or cause or permit to be displayed, or to have in possession any registration certificate, license plate, certificate of ownership, or other document of title knowing the same to be fictitious or to have been cancelled, revoked, suspended or altered.

(Ord. No. 4054, § 1, 2-12-91; Ord. No. 5954, § 1, 7-11-07; Ord. No. 6194, § 1, 7-6-11)