Nissan 370Z Forum  

Maryland Front Plate Elimination

Added, though it's not the best-written petition... I don't run with a front plate, anyway. In the 3+ years I've been in MD, I was pulled over in the S2000

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Regions > United States > Mid-Atlantic Region


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-11-2010, 07:27 AM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Hi-TecDesigns's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Glenelg, MD
Posts: 146
Drives: 370 Rdstr AT7 BkChry
Rep Power: 16
Hi-TecDesigns is on a distinguished road
Default

Added, though it's not the best-written petition...

I don't run with a front plate, anyway. In the 3+ years I've been in MD, I was pulled over in the S2000 once for no front plate, he let me off with a warning. Nothing so far in the Z.
__________________
http://hi-tecdesigns.com/images/pict...on%20Small.gif
2000 S2000 Brickyard Red Metallic w/ Romanesque Crimson Kandy, custom everything else
Hi-TecDesigns is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2010, 09:09 AM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MD
Posts: 2,077
Drives: Touring 370z
Rep Power: 25
4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute4r3s has a reputation beyond repute
Default

agreed it is poorly written, only thing that really needed to be said was that we could cut the amount of money spent on making plates in half by eliminating the plate on the front.
4r3s is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2010, 07:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Hi-TecDesigns's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Glenelg, MD
Posts: 146
Drives: 370 Rdstr AT7 BkChry
Rep Power: 16
Hi-TecDesigns is on a distinguished road
Default

My comment was essentially that it cut down on the cooling capability of the radiator, decreasing gas mileage. Arguably not enough to even measure, but it sounded good
__________________
http://hi-tecdesigns.com/images/pict...on%20Small.gif
2000 S2000 Brickyard Red Metallic w/ Romanesque Crimson Kandy, custom everything else
Hi-TecDesigns is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2010, 10:08 AM   #4 (permalink)
The370Z.com Sponsor
 
Jon@Altered's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 135
Drives: Nissan 350Z
Rep Power: 285
Jon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeJon@Altered has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hi-TecDesigns View Post

I don't run with a front plate, anyway. In the 3+ years I've been in MD, I was pulled over in the S2000 once for no front plate, he let me off with a warning. Nothing so far in the Z.

Lucky! I had never attached a front plate on my S until I was pulled over last week in Edgewater and was fined $60!

Seriously? No front plate? Shouldn't they be out fighting crime or pulling over people who speed excessively in school zones or drunk drivers or something? It's a stupid law. Majority of speed and red light cameras flash the BACK of the car anyway, so why do we need a front tag? It's just more free money for MDOT and the state of Maryland that doesn't go back into repairing and rebuilding the infrastructure.

/rant
__________________
“Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose.” ~ Ayrton Senna

Jon@Altered is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-13-2010, 09:06 AM   #5 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Hi-TecDesigns's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Glenelg, MD
Posts: 146
Drives: 370 Rdstr AT7 BkChry
Rep Power: 16
Hi-TecDesigns is on a distinguished road
Default

Jon,

Agreed... the only valid reason for the front plate is so cameras can capture it. If police are chasing a car, they are rarely in front of it long enough to get the plate #, and if they are, it's a high-speed chase, so plate #s matter little at that point.

How old are you? I look pretty young, but at pushing 40, the attitude of cops change when they realize I'm not some punk kid tearing up the streets... I think that's what happened in my case. I was coming home from work on 95, not going over the speed limit, not tailgating, just changing lanes,and he pulled in behind me.
__________________
http://hi-tecdesigns.com/images/pict...on%20Small.gif
2000 S2000 Brickyard Red Metallic w/ Romanesque Crimson Kandy, custom everything else
Hi-TecDesigns is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-13-2010, 11:30 AM   #6 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Rob@Altered's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Gaithersburg
Posts: 282
Drives: 350Z/370Z/GTR/G35
Rep Power: 369
Rob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond reputeRob@Altered has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Radar and laser reflects REALLY well from license plates.

Radar and laser accuracy difference with plate on and off is night and day. Another way for the man to get yer money!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hi-TecDesigns View Post
Jon,

Agreed... the only valid reason for the front plate is so cameras can capture it. If police are chasing a car, they are rarely in front of it long enough to get the plate #, and if they are, it's a high-speed chase, so plate #s matter little at that point.

How old are you? I look pretty young, but at pushing 40, the attitude of cops change when they realize I'm not some punk kid tearing up the streets... I think that's what happened in my case. I was coming home from work on 95, not going over the speed limit, not tailgating, just changing lanes,and he pulled in behind me.
__________________

Altered Atmosphere Motorsports
RobS@alteredatmosphere.com
Rob@Altered is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Front License Plate SBZ Southern California Region 24 03-23-2010 10:23 AM
Front Plate TacoZ Nissan 370Z General Discussions 69 01-29-2010 12:03 AM
Please put your front license plate on AK370Z North East Region 36 08-24-2009 02:30 PM
Front Plate Bracket CantZme Exterior & Interior 4 04-20-2009 08:52 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:37 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2