Front plate laws?
12-11-2009, 01:12 PM
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I wanna see this! When the cop pulls you over for it, just state the two law numbers, what ever they are, staing "visible from front, section blah blah blah blah . blah blah blah" and nothing covering it, "Section blah blah blah . blah blah blah sub part blah blah blah!!"
Or better yet carry a copy in your glove box so he can read it!!
There ya go!!
12-11-2009, 01:24 PM
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thats what I'm going to do, I'm gonna print out what Jeane linked and keep it in my glove box lol. how much were your guys tickets for it if you dont mind me asking? and does it go on your record or anything?
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12-11-2009, 01:53 PM
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As far as the front plate it looks like it's 10 dollars according to that link right? Maybe someone can chime in who has gotten one....
If I ever do get pulled over for not having it I'm just gonna use the it fell off going to put it on now. and see what happens.
12-11-2009, 03:40 PM
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Look at how many trucks, mainly tow trucks have it in the back glass. Same ****, sais you have to have one front and rear, doesnt state where.
I got a ticket for no front plate and told the officer it was in the windshield(it was in the tint), he didnt care. So, a cop can give you a ticket for whatever he wants, doesnt mean he was right.
I got a ticket for no front plate and told the officer it was in the windshield(it was in the tint), he didnt care. So, a cop can give you a ticket for whatever he wants, doesnt mean he was right.
I have been driving my M3 with no front plate since I bought it about 2 years ago (20k miles) and just last week I was finally pulled over for no front plate. The sherif gave me a warning and that was it. Honestly, if he would have given me a ticket I would have just paid it.... A good portion of ticket revenues go to the local school district so I consider it my donation to our future, LOL.
12-11-2009, 04:11 PM
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Just FYI, most commercial vehicles (semi's and hot shot one tons) with apportioned plates are only issued one plate and they have to keep it on their front bumper because 99% of the time they are towing something. I would imagine tow trucks will fall into this category too.
I have been driving my M3 with no front plate since I bought it about 2 years ago (20k miles) and just last week I was finally pulled over for no front plate. The sherif gave me a warning and that was it. Honestly, if he would have given me a ticket I would have just paid it.... A good portion of ticket revenues go to the local school district so I consider it my donation to our future, LOL.
I have been driving my M3 with no front plate since I bought it about 2 years ago (20k miles) and just last week I was finally pulled over for no front plate. The sherif gave me a warning and that was it. Honestly, if he would have given me a ticket I would have just paid it.... A good portion of ticket revenues go to the local school district so I consider it my donation to our future, LOL.
12-11-2009, 04:16 PM
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Me and several of my buddies put the plate on the passenger sunvisor and just flip it down when driving. None of us have ever had a problem, it is very visible.
12-11-2009, 06:33 PM
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I haven't had an issue with either of my cars. I got pulled over once in the black T/A and the cop did a complete walk around of the car(I guess he was just checking out the car) and never mentioned the front plate. Like hell I was drilling a hole in my bumper either.
No problems with the red T/A either, it actually didn't even come with a front plate and I bought it from a dealer. As long as you drive right I don't see why you should have any issue.
No problems with the red T/A either, it actually didn't even come with a front plate and I bought it from a dealer. As long as you drive right I don't see why you should have any issue.
12-13-2009, 03:54 AM
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you could always just get a spare front license plate bracket off a wrecked car (preferably damaged), then mount your license plate to it and keep it inside the car. if you get pulled over, just say you're on your way back from the store or work (or wherever) and someone ran into your car and broke the license plate bracket off and you've got a new one on order, then show them the broken bracket with the plate mounted to it. could just get you a verbal or written warning.
if it doesn't work, you still have the undamaged stock one that you can put it back on and re-mount it.
if it doesn't work, you still have the undamaged stock one that you can put it back on and re-mount it.
12-13-2009, 07:25 AM
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i thought there was a law passed in september that it wasnt required anymore? guess i misread something. ive got warnings for not having one a year ago but i dont have it in my window either, its on my floorboard visible to whoever rides in the back seat. tickets for it would be easily dismissed
12-14-2009, 01:29 AM
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5 cars and zero front plates.. ticketed once cause the cop was just bein a dick (pulled me over for speeding).. i took a picture of my car with the plate on and sent it in and it was dissmissed
12-14-2009, 07:35 AM
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Just FYI, most commercial vehicles (semi's and hot shot one tons) with apportioned plates are only issued one plate and they have to keep it on their front bumper because 99% of the time they are towing something. I would imagine tow trucks will fall into this category too.
I have been driving my M3 with no front plate since I bought it about 2 years ago (20k miles) and just last week I was finally pulled over for no front plate. The sherif gave me a warning and that was it. Honestly, if he would have given me a ticket I would have just paid it.... A good portion of ticket revenues go to the local school district so I consider it my donation to our future, LOL.
I have been driving my M3 with no front plate since I bought it about 2 years ago (20k miles) and just last week I was finally pulled over for no front plate. The sherif gave me a warning and that was it. Honestly, if he would have given me a ticket I would have just paid it.... A good portion of ticket revenues go to the local school district so I consider it my donation to our future, LOL.
Yeah he does!
12-14-2009, 07:48 AM
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putting it on the dash is just as illegal as not having one. I never run one, neither do my friends with corvettes. Either accept the fact that you may get harassed or don't mess with it. I could care less, it's just a "fix-it" ticket, no limit to how many you get and they are like 20 bucks.
12-16-2009, 09:14 AM
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if it's a normal tag I'd be going back and asking. If they gave your other tag to someone else that could be an issue if they decide to get tickts/speed/etc... IDK maybe I'm paranoid, but I'd look into it if I was you.
Unless you got what GulfM3 said and got apportioned plates....
Unless you got what GulfM3 said and got apportioned plates....
