Tips for NOT having a front license plate???

Tick64 · 03-31-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

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if you get pulled over you can try saying, "yea, my car never came with one, but i ordered it from the dealership, should be here soon officer, i swear". and if you do get a ticket, buy the tow hook mount, get it written off and remove it again!

I just caught on to what you were saying with the tow hook mount. Good idea! I never knew those existed. Where can you get one of those? Through the Nissan dealership?

Tick64 · 03-31-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

Nissan - GoMiniGo-Home of Innovative Products for your car

if you get pulled over you can try saying, "yea, my car never came with one, but i ordered it from the dealership, should be here soon officer, i swear". and if you do get a ticket, buy the tow hook mount, get it written off and remove it again!

Okay, I just noticed that you already attached the link for the place to buy a tow hook mount. I just went online and ordered one. About $100.00, but well worth it for piece of mind. Thanks again for the great feedback! I love this site for oddball advice!

280z/300zx · 03-31-2012, 08:41 PM

I had heard that if your car didn't come from the factory with pre-drilled holes then the law was they could not force you to mount one. Our Z's have dimples where the holes should be but are not pre-drilled. Again, this is what I thought the law was. I mean a car like the corvette doesn't even have a place to mount a plate.

Mecinoid · 04-01-2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

I had heard that if your car didn't come from the factory with pre-drilled holes then the law was they could not force you to mount one. Our Z's have dimples where the holes should be but are not pre-drilled. Again, this is what I thought the law was. I mean a car like the corvette doesn't even have a place to mount a plate.

Not true ... California requires all cars to have front plates. But, so far they are not enforcing it unless you do something that gives them a reason to pull you over. Then if your cool the only thing they will give you is a missing front plate ticket and a warning for whatever you did. It just gives them a reason to pull you over.

I've been pulled over way too many times for no front plate. Therefore, I run front plates:

BTW- Corvette does have a mounting location under the cover that reads corvette for a license plate. I mount a plate under the cover and only put the cover on for pictures or events. So far I haven't been pulled over during corvette events. I mean almost no one runs plates on the front of a Corvette.

280z/300zx · 04-01-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecinoid

BTW- Corvette does have a mounting location under the cover that reads corvette for a license plate. I mount a plate under the cover and only put the cover on for pictures or events. So far I haven't been pulled over during corvette events. I mean almost no one runs plates on the front of a Corvette.

Not one to argue but you are refering to the C5 corvette. They have a cover in the front the reads "corvette" that when removed allows for a plate. The newer C6 corvette on the other hand does not have this, nor does it have a place for a front plate. The only way to mount a plate is to drill into the bumper. I've only seen a couple C6 vettes with plates and they had a similar front plate mount as on your Z. The Vette isn't the only car like this. So really, CA police are going to make you change the factory bumper to mount a plate?

Just looked up Nevada state law and it's as I mentioned previously. If a car didn't come with mounting from the factory then it is not required. So I was right, just that apparently it's only for Nevada. I'd just like to see what a CA cop would say when you show him there is no mount for it from the factory.

I mean maybe I'm remembering wrong. When I had a C6 vette it didn't have a front plate and I never saw a place to mount it. Just now I pulled up pics of the C6 (don't have mine anymore) and didn't see anywhere a plate could go.

Vaughanabe13 · 04-02-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

I had heard that if....

You learn that sentences that start with this tend to not be true.

NBZ34 · 04-02-2012, 09:25 AM

STILLEN FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET

Very easy to install and remove when you dont want it on the car. I refused to drill into the bumper and so glad I bought this. It looks good on the car too!

Tick64 · 03-31-2012, 05:54 PM

It's nice just to know I'm not missing out on some secret way of avoiding fines. The last thing I want to do is drill holes in the front fender. I find road blocks are the only places where they razz me about it because they're looking for stuff...and because they see me coming from the front end. I've just been telling them I have an appointment to get it mounted etc, and I show them the plate/frame for getting it mounted, but that's only going to work for so long. I'll just keep BS'ing until I actually get a ticket. My last warning was for a ticket over $300.00 though... :P

Trips · 03-31-2012, 06:21 PM

I'll remind everyone to stay on topic and KEEP the Negative Comments about Police Officers Out!!

Please Take The Time To Read!!!

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onzedge · 03-31-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I'll remind everyone to stay on topic and KEEP the Negative Comments about Police Officers Out!!

Please Take The Time To Read!!!

* Please DO NOT make any harassing, derogatory, hateful comment against Law Enforcement Officers. You will NOT be sent any warning for your action but rather a temp ban if you violate this rule.

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Sorry if I stepped over the line, Triple's. I don't think I did.

Trips · 03-31-2012, 06:28 PM

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Sorry if I stepped over the line, Triple's. I don't think I did.

It's a reminder only so folks won't cross it, And if they do? They won't wonder why their banned

onzedge · 03-31-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

It's a reminder only so folks won't cross it, And if they do? They wonder why their banned

Gotcha.

Trips · 03-31-2012, 06:34 PM

I could only speak for myself. Mine is a DD, And I pretty much don't stay out late night or venture into parts of LA that are patrolled by Police officers just looking for a reason to pull you over.

I've been without a plate going on 3 years now

onzedge · 03-31-2012, 06:36 PM

We seriously need to stop discussing this topic. This is how you tempt fate and then next thing you know, we are going to get tapped for the no front plate thing.

In CA it's all about revenue -- no front plate, no redlight cam, etc.

memorylasts · 03-31-2012, 10:41 PM

I don't rock one and deal with the $25 fix it ticket if I get one, I also drive with my windows down to keep the police away(tint). They don't really notice here in CA until they get to the front of the car to head our plate, then they ask and usually hand you a ticket... oh and I'm getting ready to tint my windshield at about 65%, should add a whole new layer of fun

Not sure if I will use 3M crystalline or 3m regular tint...

I am also as polite as polite can be even when I'm proving them wrong eventually to be let go with no ticket...

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I could only speak for myself. Mine is a DD, And I pretty much don't stay out late night or venture into parts of LA that are patrolled by Police officers just looking for a reason to pull you over. I've been without a plate going on 3 years now __________________

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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	We seriously need to stop discussing this topic. This is how you tempt fate and then next thing you know, we are going to get tapped for the no front plate thing. In CA it's all about revenue -- no front plate, no redlight cam, etc. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	I don't rock one and deal with the $25 fix it ticket if I get one, I also drive with my windows down to keep the police away(tint). They don't really notice here in CA until they get to the front of the car to head our plate, then they ask and usually hand you a ticket... oh and I'm getting ready to tint my windshield at about 65%, should add a whole new layer of fun Not sure if I will use 3M crystalline or 3m regular tint... I am also as polite as polite can be even when I'm proving them wrong eventually to be let go with no ticket... __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy Last edited by memorylasts; 03-31-2012 at 10:45 PM.

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03-31-2012, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 273	I had heard that if your car didn't come from the factory with pre-drilled holes then the law was they could not force you to mount one. Our Z's have dimples where the holes should be but are not pre-drilled. Again, this is what I thought the law was. I mean a car like the corvette doesn't even have a place to mount a plate.

03-31-2012, 05:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tick64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver Island,Canada Posts: 341 Drives: '11 370z Nismo MB Rep Power: 2478	It's nice just to know I'm not missing out on some secret way of avoiding fines. The last thing I want to do is drill holes in the front fender. I find road blocks are the only places where they razz me about it because they're looking for stuff...and because they see me coming from the front end. I've just been telling them I have an appointment to get it mounted etc, and I show them the plate/frame for getting it mounted, but that's only going to work for so long. I'll just keep BS'ing until I actually get a ticket. My last warning was for a ticket over $300.00 though... :P