# Why Do Some Semi-Trucks Have Multiple License Plates?

> If you've ever watched Kris Kristofferson's 1978 movie "Convoy," you may have noticed that the semi-trucks making up the convoy sport multiple license plates.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1831249/semi-trucks-multiple-license-plates-reason/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68007e181246766a859fc21d)
- **Published:** 2025-04-17
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #license #plates #semi #multiple #trucks #convoy #driver #spielberg
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