Does the license plate mailed by the DMV come with a license plate frame?
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The license plate mailed by the DMV does not come with a license plate frame. Below are the methods for displaying temporary license plates: One plate: If there is one temporary license plate, it should be affixed to the lower left or right corner of the front windshield, preferably where it does not obstruct the driver's view. Two plates: If there are two temporary license plates, one should be affixed to the front windshield, and the other should be placed on the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the car. If there is no space on the rear windshield, the second temporary license plate should still be carried in the vehicle. Below is additional relevant information: Traffic law regulations: Car owners should note that temporary license plates are subject to the same traffic laws as regular license plates. Therefore, do not assume that temporary plates allow reckless behavior or that they are too small to be captured by cameras. In fact, high-definition cameras can clearly capture temporary license plates. Temporary license plates: There are two types of temporary license plates. One has a light blue background with black characters and black borders, which is only valid for driving within the city (local temporary plates). The other has a brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders, which allows for driving across cities (non-local temporary plates).
The package sent by the DMV usually only contains the license plate itself and special screws, without a license plate frame. Last time I replaced my license plate, I opened the package and found just two metal plates and a few anti-theft screws. You need to buy the license plate frame separately, which can be easily purchased online or at auto parts stores for a few dozen bucks. Here's a detail many people don't know: when installing the frame, make sure not to cover the white border around the license plate, and definitely don't add any cartoon decorative covers. Otherwise, it counts as obscuring the license plate, and you'll lose all 12 points instantly. Remember to buy a frame with anti-theft screw holes, or you'll have to drill holes yourself, which is a real hassle.
