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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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It should be a non moving violation so it will no not go on your insurance... it's a 45 dollar offense in Texas. So if its that low over there, then **** it. It will be another 3-4 years before you get popped again.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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somebody makes a clear trans am plate cover.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Its $75 here in illinois and they also gave me a written warning for the tinted license plate cover..and said that its the only equipment violation that goes against your record He did not even know why
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by litemup02
Another one on the air dam..

Yep...just what I mean. By the way that is one nice looking ride!
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 01CaMMMaro
i got pulled over 2 years ago by a state trooper for no front plate... 2 days ago i got pulled over again for it, both times got written warnings... guess they dont keep warnings in the system for very long. thankfully a law got passed that comes in effect next year that texas doesnt require a front plate anymore!
I'm so glad to hear that cause i'll be moving back to San Antonio next year
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobra2WS6
IF you have TA its already got a place for a plate..
Where?

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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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most birds i see have the cover here. policemen only hassle the ricer kids with body kits that decide to take it off, not us.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by litemup02
Its $75 here in illinois and they also gave me a written warning for the tinted license plate cover..and said that its the only equipment violation that goes against your record He did not even know why
where in illinois did this take place?
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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i too have no front plate...hate the way they look but ive been pulled over for it a few times now. I dont drive it much anyways so i will probably keep the plate off.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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I drive with no front plate. I only got a warning. Wtf i'm a girl I shouldn't have to deal with cops giving me tickets LOL jk oh on a similar note I got my license taken from me because I "didn't stop at the stopsign" when I actually SLIIIID on ice thru the stopsign. I ******* HATE jerk cops now.

well... i might do the air dam thing, but seriously no front plate looks best on fbodies
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sixxty7
where in illinois did this take place?
Thanks CNTLOSE... State cop got me 30 min. north of peoria. 2 other warnings before that Just told them their isnt a place to mount it..the ticket made me mount it. Dont really bother me under there..we'll see how next year goes with the Occifer
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Breathtaker...thats nice! never seen that before
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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My car was parked in front of my house and i got a parking ticket from highway patrol for no front plate. LOL
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 01CaMMMaro
i got pulled over 2 years ago by a state trooper for no front plate... 2 days ago i got pulled over again for it, both times got written warnings... guess they dont keep warnings in the system for very long. thankfully a law got passed that comes in effect next year that texas doesnt require a front plate anymore!
sir you just made my day
i dont run with a front plate but now i know by spt next year I wont be able to be hassled for it
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by userws6
My car was parked in front of my house and i got a parking ticket from highway patrol for no front plate. LOL
Damn now thats crazy
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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it's the most stupid law out there ! i will not run one but im not on the street to much ,no tickets here yet ..
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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it is dumb. plus it costs a lot of $$$ to make 2 plates for every car instead of just 1.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by litemup02
Breathtaker...thats nice! never seen that before
Thanks, easy and cheap mod.
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