Why does the DMV only provide 4 screws?

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VanGabriel
07/29/25 3:18pm
When a vehicle leaves the factory, there are four installation holes left for the license plate. Therefore, this vehicle must be equipped with four screws. Here are specific details about license plates: 1. Function of license plates: License plates serve as the numbering and information registration for vehicles. Their primary purpose is to identify the region to which the vehicle belongs through the license plate, and also to trace the owner and registration information of the vehicle. 2. Classification by license plate color: Large civilian vehicles have yellow plates with black characters. Small civilian vehicles have blue plates with white characters. Embassy foreign vehicles have black plates with white characters and a red "Embassy" character mark. Consulate foreign vehicles have black plates with white characters and a red "Consulate" character mark. Other foreign vehicles have black plates with white characters. Test vehicles have blue plates with white characters, with the word "Test" before the numbers. Learner vehicles have blue plates with white characters, with the word "Learner" before the numbers. Temporary plates have white backgrounds with red characters, with the word "Temporary" before the numbers. Coach vehicles have yellow plates with black characters, with the word "Learner" after the numbers. Replacement plates for vehicles have white backgrounds with black characters.
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StMaddox
08/14/25 8:03am
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I understand everyone's confusion. The DMV only issues four screws mainly to prevent installation errors. License plates fixed too loosely may fall off, while too many screws might lead to improper installation and vibration issues. I've seen quite a few cases where loose screws caused license plates to fly off on the highway—extremely dangerous. The standard of using only four screws requires us car owners to tighten them properly, ensuring a one-time secure fit. In fact, this also helps reduce the DMV's inventory costs and resource waste. If your car has extra mounting holes, it's advisable to purchase official screws for additional installation, but make sure they comply with safety regulations. Remember, a stable license plate is part of driving safety—don't underestimate this small detail.
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