Browse Standards J686_201207
Current STABILIZED 2012-07-23

Motor Vehicle License Plates(STABILIZED Jul 2012) J686_201207

This SAE Standard establishes basic dimensions for motor vehicle license plates. It is based on data supplied by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Motor Vehicle manufacturers Association, and Motorcycle, Scooter and Allied Trades Association. The dimensions established in this document have considered legibility and identification of the license plate.
J686_201207
2012-07-23
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Stabilized
J686_199910
1999-10-06
Historical
Revised
J686A_196807
1968-07-01
Historical
Revised

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