Researcher: Melissa Walden, Ph.D., P.E.

Sponsor: 3M Corporation

This project is evaluating the effects one rear license plate versus two license plates on vehicles have on the ability of law enforcement, tolling agencies, and border patrol to identify vehicles and monitor traffic safety activities. Researchers will examine multiple states – two states that require one license plate and three states that require two license plates – through interviews with enforcement and tolling agencies as well as vehicle observation. Additionally, automatic license plate reader data will be examined in both types of states. Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected and analyzed to proved a thorough understanding of the issues surrounding the identification of vehicles.

For more information contact Melissa Walden.