1. (a) License plates, including temporary license plates, shall be displayed as follows:

   1. (1) For a tractor, a dump truck, or a truck with a rear-mounted forklift or a mechanism to carry a rear-mounted forklift or implement, upon the front of the vehicle.
   2. (2) For every other vehicle, upon the rear of the vehicle.

2. (b) A license plate shall be:

   1. (1) securely fastened, in a horizontal and upright position that displays the registration expiration year in the upper right corner, to the vehicle for which the plate is issued:

      1. (A) to prevent the license plate from swinging;
      2. (B) at a height of at least twelve (12) inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the license plate; and
      3. (C) in a place and position that are clearly visible;
   2. (2) maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible; and
   3. (3) not obstructed or obscured by tires, bumpers, accessories, or other opaque objects.

3. (c) An interim license plate issued or used by a dealer licensed under IC 9-32 or used by a manufacturer must be displayed:

   1. (1) in the manner required under subsection (a) for the type of vehicle on which the interim license plate is displayed; or

   2. (2) in a location on the left side of a window that is:

      1. (A) facing the rear of the motor vehicle; and

      2. (B) clearly visible and unobstructed.

         A plate displayed under subdivision (2) must be affixed to the window of the motor vehicle.

4. (d) Upon the renewal of a registration under this article, a license plate other than a temporary license plate must display a renewal sticker:

   1. (1) that is securely affixed in the upper right corner of the license plate; and
   2. (2) that covers the previous registration expiration year.

5. (e) A person that violates this section commits a Class C infraction.

   [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2-26; subsection (c) formerly 9-32-6-11(f).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.164-2018, SEC.2.