

The 1955 (dated 1956) issue was the first New Mexico license plate that complied with these standards. In 1956, the United States, Canada and Mexico came to an agreement with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, the Automobile Manufacturers Association and the National Safety Council that standardized the size for license plates for vehicles (except those for motorcycles) at 6 inches (15 cm) in height by 12 inches (30 cm) in width, with standardized mounting holes. Size License Plate USA by SpideRaYsfoNtS.

Moreover, certain types of vehicles require special tags, such as recreational vehicles (RVs), trailers and manufactured homes. Other car registration tags in New Mexico include government plates, commercial vehicle plates, state agency plates or plates for elected officials. New Mexico is the only state that specifies 'USA' on its license plates, so as to avoid confusion with the country Mexico, which it borders to the southwest. New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division Land of Enchantment (yucca, turquoise and chile plates)Ĭhile Capital of the World (chile plate only) (Redirected from History of vehicle registration plates of New Mexico)
