Ever notice some cars only have a license plate on the back while others both? It comes down to how different states balance safety, cost, and design.

License plates originated in New York in 1901, though these rudimentary plates were not issued by the state. Instead, each car owner made one to display their initials. Two years later, Massachusetts ...

This state's loophole can endanger every other driver on the road, which is why state lawmakers and residents want it closed ...