Penalty for driving without a license plate in Wisconsin

State laws differ however most require that a car have a temporary or permanent plate on a vehicle in order to drive it.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation states that WI law requires buyers of cars and small trucks (8000 pounds or less) to display a permanent or temporary plate within two business days of purchase. Driving without plates is subject to a maximum fine of $200 in Wisconsin.

To find out your state’s requirements regarding showing a license plate or tags on a vehicle and the penalties for driving a car without plates on it, check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.

 — Michelle Megna contributed to this story.

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Shivani Gite

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Shivani Gite is a personal finance and insurance writer with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She is passionate about making insurance topics easy to understand for people and helping them make better financial decisions. When not writing, you can find her reading a book or watching anime.