Rhode Island Front Plate Law Change | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Rhode Island drivers rejoice—new law this summer exempts cars without factory front plate mounts from displaying a front license plate, saving hundreds on brackets or mods. But if your car was built with a front plate spot? You still must display both plates. And even if exempt, keep that spare plate inside your vehicle—state police still enforce it, since front plates aid investigations like hit-and-runs. Check your ride: factory mount? You’re still required to show it. No mount? You might be cleared… as long as you store the plate safely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…