Maryland Z's: Front License Plate Or Not?

I want a Z · 10-17-2010, 06:49 PM

Just curious who in MD has the front plate on their car.
Have you been pulled over?

NickBaragona · 08-17-2011, 08:28 PM

I just bought mine from a dealership in PA, so the previous owner did not have a plate on the front. In my Civic I used to get pulled over for this...it is a $50 fine. Not sure if I will put it on the front though.

ZCarMan · 08-18-2011, 07:49 AM

I have my plate on the front.

NickBaragona · 09-09-2011, 12:25 AM

Well, I got pulled over the other day for not having the license plate on the front. $70 fine. Is there a way I can somehow secure it without drilling holes into the front?

XwChriswX · 09-09-2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickBaragona

Well, I got pulled over the other day for not having the license plate on the front. $70 fine. Is there a way I can somehow secure it without drilling holes into the front?

You can get the Stillen mount that screws into the hole for your front tow hook.

NickBaragona · 09-09-2011, 12:44 AM

If that is the least damaging way to do it, I suppose I will go that route.

Raidersnfl7 · 09-09-2011, 12:54 AM

Look up stillen. They make a kit for ur license plate. Mount onto where u tow it car

Roadster4Us · 09-09-2011, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickBaragona

If that is the least damaging way to do it, I suppose I will go that route.

There is no damage using the Stillen kit except for the plate ruining the look of the front. I have the Stillen kit and it works great.

2theextreme · 09-09-2011, 07:12 AM

I realize I'm a VA resident but we also require a front license plate. Originally the body shop was going to have me just put the front plate on the dash while driving but I knew that wasn't a very good idea. My solution is a bit more intense than most but I already had intentions of removing the horizontal "slats" in the front bumper and use mesh. The end result?

Legal because it's on the car....visible so Mr. Officer can still see it.....and it doesn't screw with the look of the front bumper.

MattP725 · 09-09-2011, 01:35 PM

You would get "obstructed plate" in 2 seconds in NJ... that being said I still don't run mine but they def wouldn't be ok with that.

shadoquad · 09-09-2011, 01:43 PM

I just keep the front plate to avoid the hassle, but yeah, the Stillen mount works well.

b1adesofcha0s · 09-09-2011, 01:49 PM

I run without a front plate and haven't had any issues yet. Though I do have a reasonable excuse if I do get pulled over.

Masa · 09-09-2011, 01:58 PM

First month I owned the Z I got pulled over twice by UMD campus police, once by PG County police, and twice by MD State Troopers. All were warnings but it was getting old getting pulled over so I just gave in and put it on. Was not worth the hassle for me.

NickBaragona · 09-15-2011, 12:22 PM

Just ordered the Stillen mounting bracket! How easy is installation? Will I have to remove the grille or anything?

Roadster4Us · 09-15-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickBaragona

Just ordered the Stillen mounting bracket! How easy is installation? Will I have to remove the grille or anything?

Very easy. There is a plastic piece you remove to access the tow hook access. The instructions walk you through it.

View Poll Results: If you live in MD, did you put on the front license plate
I am law abiding & have a front plate	6	54.55%
F the law, I didn't put it on	5	45.45%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

10-17-2010, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 15	Maryland Z's: Front License Plate Or Not? Just curious who in MD has the front plate on their car. Have you been pulled over?

08-18-2011, 07:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	I have my plate on the front. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

09-09-2011, 07:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	I realize I'm a VA resident but we also require a front license plate. Originally the body shop was going to have me just put the front plate on the dash while driving but I knew that wasn't a very good idea. My solution is a bit more intense than most but I already had intentions of removing the horizontal "slats" in the front bumper and use mesh. The end result? Legal because it's on the car....visible so Mr. Officer can still see it.....and it doesn't screw with the look of the front bumper. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips Last edited by 2theextreme; 09-09-2011 at 07:15 AM.

09-09-2011, 01:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I run without a front plate and haven't had any issues yet. Though I do have a reasonable excuse if I do get pulled over. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

08-17-2011, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	I just bought mine from a dealership in PA, so the previous owner did not have a plate on the front. In my Civic I used to get pulled over for this...it is a $50 fine. Not sure if I will put it on the front though.

09-09-2011, 12:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Well, I got pulled over the other day for not having the license plate on the front. $70 fine. Is there a way I can somehow secure it without drilling holes into the front?

09-09-2011, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	If that is the least damaging way to do it, I suppose I will go that route.

09-09-2011, 12:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Raidersnfl7 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 71 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MT6 Rep Power: 15	Look up stillen. They make a kit for ur license plate. Mount onto where u tow it car

09-09-2011, 01:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	You would get "obstructed plate" in 2 seconds in NJ... that being said I still don't run mine but they def wouldn't be ok with that.

09-09-2011, 01:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I just keep the front plate to avoid the hassle, but yeah, the Stillen mount works well.

09-09-2011, 01:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	First month I owned the Z I got pulled over twice by UMD campus police, once by PG County police, and twice by MD State Troopers. All were warnings but it was getting old getting pulled over so I just gave in and put it on. Was not worth the hassle for me. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

09-15-2011, 12:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Just ordered the Stillen mounting bracket! How easy is installation? Will I have to remove the grille or anything?

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