What must be displayed on the rear plate of a vehicle?

The rear plate of a vehicle must display the current registration. This is key for law enforcement and other drivers to verify that the vehicle is legally registered and that the owner has fulfilled all necessary requirements set by the state. Ensuring that the vehicle has a valid registration is a primary way to promote road safety and compliance with state regulations.

Having the current registration displayed helps in identifying the vehicle and its owner in case of any incidents or infractions, and it also serves to inform that the vehicle has met all legal obligations necessary for operation on public roads. Other options, such as a new license plate number or an inspection sticker, do not serve this essential function in the same immediate way as the current registration, which is specifically mandated for legal operation.