Alaska § 28.10.171 - Display of registration plates.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 28.10.171 — Display of registration plates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28.10.171. Display of registration plates.
(a) When two registration plates are issued for a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which issued, one in front and the other in the rear. When one registration plate is issued, it shall be attached to the (1) rear of the vehicle for which issued for a noncommercial vehicle; or
(2) front of the vehicle for which issued if the vehicle is a commercial vehicle; in this paragraph, “commercial vehicle” has the meaning given to “commercial motor vehicle” in AS 19.10.399 .
(b) Every registration plate issued under this chapter shall be securely fastened to the vehicle to which it is assigned, with the upper edge of the plate horizontal, at a height of not less than 12 inches from the ground measuring from the bottom of the plate, and maintained in a location and condition so as to be clearly legible. However, when considered necessary to insure legibility, the commissioner may provide by regulation for another method of installation.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 28.10.171 cover?
Section 28.10.171 ("Display of registration plates.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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