Tips for NOT having a front license plate???

Nismodean

I've only had one piggy pull me over for it, I stated that when I bought it (used) it had only one plate on the vehicle so I assumed that was legal. He wrote me a warning telling me to get a front plate. I inquired if I could just stick it at the front window, his answer was no due to being a decapitation hazard. He also told me that it's on my record that I've been given a warning for no front plate, can they actually do that or is he just BS'ing me? Regardless, I'll just pay the fine if I ever get ticketed for it. My car looks natural without it and I refuse to ruin my car.

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370zjames

I got pulled over on the way to schools for no front plate by
Un marked charger!
He wrote me a ticket and told me , that he will write me
An another ticket, if he sees me again
Driving with out my front plate!
I had to paid $124. + $65 for stillen F. Mount.
A month later, I saw him waiting for someone At the same
Spot. it could have been $200 ticket if I did t have my front
Plate on for second time. (

gleonard

I've been ticketed for it 3 times now. I just pay the fine and go on with my life. The hassle of getting it fixed and then getting a cop to sign off on it cost more time than the amount of the fine is worth.

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DLSTR

In Germany ALL drivers have 2 plates and thats the standard in the EU. I dont mind, its the law, im not above it and for the priviledge of doing 100+mph EVERYDAY, its worth it I dont think its killing the looks of the car overall. Im sure others will differ of course.

Frankly I dont see what the big deal is about doing what is required. Ive lived in LA and Im from Westlake Village. My cars had 2. I have better things to do than be lectured by the Police on something Im required to have in the first place. It makes beating another ticket for speeding easier if you already dont have an infraction waiting to begin with eh?

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Nismodean

For all of you who live in Washington State, SIGN THIS! PREESE! It's a petition to remove the requirement of the front license plate.

Removal of the Washington State Front License Plate Requirement Petition

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Nismodean

Just found this, literally!
Altec Retractable License Plate Holder - 400EU

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phillip2010Z

I am in Texas where it is required, I straight told the dealership not to drill into the front bumper. I got the License plate inside my car if i get pulled imma slap it in the front windshield.

Trips

I know in Cali that won't fly

It needs to be a fixed period

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Mecinoid

You also can not have anything in front of it; plastic, window itself, spray.

If you were in an old beat up pickup they'd probably let you slide. Now in a 370Z or other performance car with the new speed camera and stop light cameras they will be enforcing this law a lot more I'm afraid.

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gsxr750

Just buy one of the alternate front plate mounting systems that don't drill into the bumper, its really a no brainer for states that require a front plate.

Getting pulled over by the cops is a hassle, bigger than a cheap fix it fine and most states will often add on surcharges that can easily make it a $60 ticket and often the cops will try and find something else to give you a ticket for, or even tailing you to see what else they can nail you for. All this attention drawn to you because of no front plate.

I ran for about 3 yrs. on my corvettes with no front plate in NYS with out getting pulled over, most local PD and sherriffs didn't really care, it was the state troopers that would pull you over all the time. Mom moved out to the counrtry side = more thruways and state cops = $60 ticket = on went the front plate.

CC_370z

Seems like no more front plate in Texas for now. Driving to work I don't see it at all on Civic Coupe, Mustang, Charger, Challenger, Camaro BMW, Benz, Lexus, 350z, 370z, G35 coupe, G37 coupe, Escalade, and Corvette. I'm in DFW area and no one seems to care.

Texas Lawmakers Accidentally Omit 2 License Plate Law

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sonic370

well i'm at a loss about what to do. i was pulled over yesterday for the second time within the last year. hell i didn't even know it was the same highway patrol guy..

he ran my record and comes back with a xhit eating grin on his face and says
sir we've met before. i gave him a dumb look and ask where. he says last summer pulled you over for the same thing...... i'm thinking i'm screwed.
well he gave me a warning again but he says never again. bad thing about it i
live in a small town and the DPS headquarters is right around the corner from i live....... and as you all know a 370z sticks out like a sore thumb.. looks like i'm stuck.. now i need to figure where i left my bracket and front plate!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CC_370z

If he gives you a ticket, how are you going to be fined? Current law states that no punishment is imposed.

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sonic370

So are you saying in Texas. there is no fine for driving without a front
plate. They just issue warning tickets?

Mecinoid

Just do as I did and install it with cable ties. That way you don't have to drill holes in your bumper or facia. It will actually channel more air to your radiator instead of blocking the flow. It also gives you a little more downforce. See post #26 above for a view of what it looks like.

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