A new bill introduced in the state Legislature would allow drivers in the Garden State to display only the rear license plate on vehicles registered in the state.
This bill, which was introduced in the Senate by Senators Vincent Polistina, (R-Egg Harbor) and Edward Durr (R-Swedesboro), amends the current law to require the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue only one license plate for each automobile and motorcycle registered in the State.
According to the bill’s text, the single license plate must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
A companion bill has also been introduced in the state Assembly.
At least 19 states in the country, including neighboring Pennsylvania, do not require front license plates.
The bill also specifies that any person who was issued two license plates prior to the effective date of the bill may return one of those plates to the commission.
Law enforcement agencies have long been opposed to such a move, noting that police stop many drivers by identifying them through the front plate via scanning technology.
There is currently a $100 fine for failing to display a front license plate in New Jersey.
Great idea, this will save taxpayers money.
SAVE MONEY YES SAVE LIFES NO. most security footage used IN INVESTIGATIONS ALWAYS CAPTURE’S THE FRONT PLATE .BUT HEY LETS SAVE MONEY……..
That is highly unlikely, if true then the 19 states that only have a back plate would have changed their laws.
If they pull over less people because of it, it will inevitably raise taxes.
One police officer told reporters last week that he is skeptical about the motives behind those who are pushing this bill, fictitious news sources recently reported.
“I think this initiative is a front operation for something more nefarious,” he said.
“I’m not sure about THAT one,” said one New Jersey resident in response to the police officer’s allegation. “But I DO wonder why this matter has suddenly become a front and center issue.”
Fictitious news sources are also reporting that one New Jersey resident is refusing the offer to return his extra license plate to the commission until he first gets a refund for the extra license.
“Sorry, but I want the money up front before I return the license” he said.