Tips for NOT having a front license plate???

Tick64 · 03-31-2012, 05:24 PM

I see soooo many front end pics on here of Z's WITHOUT front license plates. Am I one of the few people that lives somewhere where it's required by law to have a front license plate (BC, Canada)...or does someone have a secret for avoiding fines? I've had my '11 Nismo for half a year now and have only got warnings from the fuzz, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time before someone makes me slap a stupid plate over that sleek front nose! Any tips?

GaleForce · 03-31-2012, 05:33 PM

Wear a short skirt, low cut top, and wink a lot, if/when you get pulled over again.

Can you put the plate in the front window?

Tick64 · 03-31-2012, 05:39 PM

Ha! Yeah, I'd be going straight to the slammer if "I" tried pulling that off. I COULD try putting the plate in the front window. Doesn't look TOO bad with a nice black plate cover and a couple suction hooks to hold it against the front window, but I can't tell which looks worse - mounting it in the front window or drilling holes in my fender

onzedge · 03-31-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tick64

I see soooo many front end pics on here of Z's WITHOUT front license plates. Am I one of the few people that lives somewhere where it's required by law to have a front license plate (BC, Canada)...or does someone have a secret for avoiding fines? I've had my '11 Nismo for half a year now and have only got warnings from the fuzz, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time before someone makes me slap a stupid plate over that sleek front nose! Any tips?

First, did you actually use the term "the fuzz"?

Nice. I like it.

Seriously, I do not have a front plate on any of my Z's and never have. I have no strategy other than I will deal with it if I ever get nabbed by The Man, The Heat, The Coppers, etc.

I know this probably does not help and I also know that by even writing this I am tempting fate.

scionide · 03-31-2012, 05:49 PM

don't speed or otherwise make your car stand out a lot, so they won't stare at your car and notice the lack of a front plate?

chops · 03-31-2012, 05:53 PM

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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!

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

ZInferno0248 · 03-31-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

First, did you actually use the term "the fuzz"?

Nice. I like it.

Seriously, I do not have a front plate on any of my Z's and never have. I have no strategy other than I will deal with it if I ever get nabbed by The Man, The Heat, The Pigs, The Coppers, etc.

I know this probably does not help and I also know that by even writing this I am tempting fate.

Don't forget: The Five-O', The Bacon, The Donut Munchers, and my favorite... Captain America (this is any cop that actually believes the missing license plate violation is worth bringing up). My brother is a police officer and he claims that no self respecting lawman gives tickets for this kind of stuff, only the wannabes.

I do not run one, but I agree that it is likely only a matter of time.

onzedge · 03-31-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZInferno0248

Don't forget: The Five-O', The Bacon, The Donut Munchers, and my favorite... Captain America (this is any cop that actually believes the missing license plate violation is worth bringing up). My brother is a police officer and he claims that no self respecting lawman gives tickets for this kind of stuff, only the wannabes.

I do not run one, but I agree that it is likely only a matter of time.

Thanks for the laughs.

Tick64 · 03-31-2012, 06:10 PM

Fingers crossed!

Tick64 · 03-31-2012, 06:19 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!

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?

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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Originally Posted by onzedge

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.

03-31-2012, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tick64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver Island,Canada Posts: 341 Drives: '11 370z Nismo MB Rep Power: 2478	Tips for NOT having a front license plate??? I see soooo many front end pics on here of Z's WITHOUT front license plates. Am I one of the few people that lives somewhere where it's required by law to have a front license plate (BC, Canada)...or does someone have a secret for avoiding fines? I've had my '11 Nismo for half a year now and have only got warnings from the fuzz, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time before someone makes me slap a stupid plate over that sleek front nose! Any tips?

03-31-2012, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Wear a short skirt, low cut top, and wink a lot, if/when you get pulled over again. Can you put the plate in the front window? DEpointfive0 and Mitco39 like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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scionide Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: so-cal Posts: 436 Drives: 11 370z PW 6mt Rep Power: 14	don't speed or otherwise make your car stand out a lot, so they won't stare at your car and notice the lack of a front plate? MannyD likes this.

03-31-2012, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	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! Mt Tam I am, Amuse370, B&W_Evader and 1 others like this.

03-31-2012, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	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. Nissan 370Z Forum - Announcements in Forum : Nissan 370Z General Discussions __________________

03-31-2012, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tick64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver Island,Canada Posts: 341 Drives: '11 370z Nismo MB Rep Power: 2478	Ha! Yeah, I'd be going straight to the slammer if "I" tried pulling that off. I COULD try putting the plate in the front window. Doesn't look TOO bad with a nice black plate cover and a couple suction hooks to hold it against the front window, but I can't tell which looks worse - mounting it in the front window or drilling holes in my fender

03-31-2012, 05:54 PM	#7 (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

03-31-2012, 06:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tick64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver Island,Canada Posts: 341 Drives: '11 370z Nismo MB Rep Power: 2478	Fingers crossed!

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