Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 28.10.171 (2026)
Display of registration plates
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Sec. 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.
(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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2002–2025 · leading case: Hamilton v. State, 59 P.3d 760 (Alaska Ct. App. 2002).
Hamilton v. State, 59 P.3d 760 (Alaska Ct. App. 2002). “First, Alaska lawAS 28.10.171(b)requires drivers to maintain their license plates "in a location and condition so as to be clearly legible".”
United States v. Delpriore (9th Cir. 2025). “161 (a) (1978); Alaska Stat. § 28.10.171 (a). Failure to display license plates in the manner delineated in § 28.”
Pletcher v. State, 338 P.3d 953 (Alaska Ct. App. 2014). “161(a) (the State of Alaska issues two license plates to all passenger cars), and AS 28.10.171(a) (when two license plates are issued to a vehicle, one must be attached in front and the other in the rear).”
Alaska Stat. § 28.10.171(a): 1 case
Pletcher v. State, 338 P.3d 953 (Alaska Ct. App. 2014). “161(a) (the State of Alaska issues two license plates to all passenger cars), and AS 28.10.171(a) (when two license plates are issued to a vehicle, one must be attached in front and the other in the rear).”
Alaska Stat. § 28.10.171(b): 1 case
Hamilton v. State, 59 P.3d 760 (Alaska Ct. App. 2002). “First, Alaska lawAS 28.10.171(b)requires drivers to maintain their license plates "in a location and condition so as to be clearly legible".”
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