Para enmendar el Artículo 2.20 de la Ley 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de disponer que todo vehículo de motor llevará dos (2) tablillas asignadas, una (1) en la parte delantera y una (1) en la parte posterior para tablillas de vehículos nuevos, con el fin de facilitar su identificación en caso de la comisión de cualquier delito; y otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Summary of Bill PC 468 Purpose and IntentThis bill seeks to amend Article 2.20 of Law 22-2000, known as the "Puerto Rico Vehicles and Transit Law," to require all motor vehicles to

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Purpose and Intent

This bill seeks to amend Article 2.20 of Law 22-2000, known as the "Puerto Rico Vehicles and Transit Law," to require all motor vehicles to have two (2) assigned license plates - one (1) on the front and one (1) on the rear. The goal is to facilitate the identification of vehicles in the event of any criminal activity.

Key Provisions

Requires all motor vehicles in Puerto Rico to display two (2) license plates - one on the front and one on the rear of the vehicle.

This applies to new vehicles as well as existing vehicles when their registration is renewed.

The license plates must be the ones officially assigned to that specific vehicle by the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works.

The bill aims to make it easier for law enforcement and authorities to identify vehicles that may be involved in criminal acts.

Affected Parties

All owners and operators of motor vehicles in Puerto Rico, including private citizens, commercial fleets, and government vehicles.

The Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works, which will be responsible for issuing and managing the two-plate system.

Law enforcement agencies, who will have an additional tool to help identify vehicles during investigations.

Timeline and Procedure

The bill was introduced in the Puerto Rico legislature on March 31, 2025 and has been referred to the relevant committee(s) for consideration.

If passed, the new two-plate requirement would go into effect for all new vehicle registrations, as well as existing vehicles when their registration is up for renewal.

The Department of Transportation and Public Works would be tasked with implementing the necessary administrative and logistical changes to support the two-plate system.

Overall, this bill aims to enhance vehicle identification capabilities in Puerto Rico, with the goal of assisting law enforcement and improving public safety. The two-plate requirement would represent a significant change for all motor vehicle owners in the territory.