Final answer:
The answer to whether a license plate must be removed upon sale of a vehicle depends on regional laws; it can be either true or false. Sellers typically remove plates as they are registered to them, but in some cases, plates may stay with the vehicle.
Step-by-step explanation:
Regarding the statement "A license plate must be removed upon sale": the answer varies by jurisdiction. Typically, when selling a vehicle, the seller would remove the license plates, which are registered to the seller, not the vehicle. This is often the case because the seller may transfer the plates to another vehicle, or the plates may be surrendered to the vehicle licensing agency. However, in some places, the plates may stay with the car, especially if they are special plates assigned to that vehicle (like personalized plates). Therefore, the answer to this question can be 'true' or 'false' depending on the specific laws of the region in question. Without the context of a specific jurisdiction, it is difficult to provide a definitive answer.
The scenario provided with the hearse having a plate that reads "LASTRYD" touches on personalized license plates. The owner of this car may be perceived with a sense of humor or perhaps as someone who has a particular interest or occupation in funeral services. This anecdote, however, is separate from the legal question regarding the removal of license plates upon the sale of a vehicle.