No vehicle bearing a distinguishing number tag shall be operated upon the highways of this state unless such tag is conspicuously displayed on the vehicle being operated in such manner that it may be easily read. Such tags shall be kept reasonably clean and shall not be defaced in any manner.Codes, 1942, § 9352-112; Laws, 1966, ch. 577, § 12, eff. 10/31/1966.
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