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?

kenchan · 03-31-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

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?

mr.gale- you speak from experience?

for me, i just use the front plate.

GaleForce · 04-01-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.gale- you speak from experience?

for me, i just use the front plate.

I'm far too hairy to consider pulling that off... But who knows, maybe that could work in my favor.

kenchan · 04-01-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I'm far too hairy to consider pulling that off... But who knows, maybe that could work in my favor.

nmjaxx9 · 04-01-2012, 12:43 PM

trick plate

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.

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!

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?

Kenny · 04-04-2012, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by scionide

don't speed or otherwise make your car stand out...

This pretty much sums it up.

Don't give cops any reason to pull you over and you should be alright.

I dislike mounting front plates on all of my cars as a personal preference. Once I got a ticket for no front plate while my car was parked on the street in front of my house. It was a $10 fix-it ticket and the plate was off once I cleared it. It was strange, someone in my neighborhood must've ratted me out. Then my housemate moved out and I took over the garage and I haven't had a problem since.

mantella87 · 04-04-2012, 05:35 AM

I live in Cali, no front plate here, didn't have one on my RX-8 when I lived in Connecticut either. Surprisingly enough, the dealer took it upon themselves to NOT drill into my front bumper, they said they will let me decide if I want to risk it. Couldn't thank them enough! What a way to ruin the front of a car... I've never had any issues with police, even when receiving speeding tickets.

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!

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

03-31-2012, 05:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
scionide Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: so-cal Posts: 436 Drives: 11 370z PW 6mt Rep Power: 15	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	#15 (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.

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mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	I live in Cali, no front plate here, didn't have one on my RX-8 when I lived in Connecticut either. Surprisingly enough, the dealer took it upon themselves to NOT drill into my front bumper, they said they will let me decide if I want to risk it. Couldn't thank them enough! What a way to ruin the front of a car... I've never had any issues with police, even when receiving speeding tickets.