For what main reason must motor vehicles have a license plate?
Traffic safety: Plates
Explanation
Motor vehicles must have a **license plate** primarily for their **identification**.
- The license plate is a **set of letters and numbers** unique to each vehicle, which allows one vehicle to be distinguished from another.
- This identification is engraved on a **metal plate** that is placed on the vehicle.
- All motor vehicles, except motorcycles, must have two license plates: one at the front and another at the rear. Motorcycles and mopeds have only one plate at the rear.
- Trailers and semi-trailers that can carry more than 750 kilos must also have their own license plate, in addition to that of the vehicle towing them.
This identification is essential for the **regulation and control** of traffic, as well as for legal and administrative situations related to the vehicle.
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