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02-14-2010, 06:04 PM
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this is quite debatable... as the cops want an easy target for laser.
the most recent revision to the law states that you cannot cover the plate in a way that makes it harder to read... says nothing about a clear cover (glass windshield)
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodo...f/SB00369F.pdf
the most recent revision to the law states that you cannot cover the plate in a way that makes it harder to read... says nothing about a clear cover (glass windshield)
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodo...f/SB00369F.pdf
The is supposed to be a new law that states that the license plate bolts are for that purpose only. No frames, covers, or anything that isnt a current, state issued plate. The are also trying to limit you to a "stock mounting location."
02-14-2010, 06:51 PM
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if this was true then all the vette and t/a guys could just mold their plate filler into the bumper and have it repainted... however, i don't think this will fly with cops
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02-14-2010, 08:27 PM
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...doesnt mean i'm not going to use that as an excuse for my 3rd gen, which has no provision
. i can at least play stupid and hope to get a warning.From a lawyer, "The officer wouldnt have pulled you over if it was visible, would he?"
The is supposed to be a new law that states that the license plate bolts are for that purpose only. No frames, covers, or anything that isnt a current, state issued plate. The are also trying to limit you to a "stock mounting location."
The is supposed to be a new law that states that the license plate bolts are for that purpose only. No frames, covers, or anything that isnt a current, state issued plate. The are also trying to limit you to a "stock mounting location."
and i can definatley see them passing a law like that.
02-14-2010, 10:38 PM
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I got a warning friday along with a running red light ticket in the rain. i told him i couldnt stop or i would slide 
he didnt buy it tho 
.... told him i had no clue about front license plate deal (not taking my bird off this one) its just something they can hassle you on, and if you've been drinking ... BAM!!
he didnt buy it tho .... told him i had no clue about front license plate deal (not taking my bird off this one) its just something they can hassle you on, and if you've been drinking ... BAM!!
02-15-2010, 12:08 AM
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do you have a link to TX law that states this? everything i see says it has to be there. if you read the link to TX transportation code section 502.404 from my previous post, it just says you commit an offense if you dont have two plates. it doesnt say anything about any way to be grandfathered out of it if your car doesnt have a provision for a front plate.
...doesnt mean i'm not going to use that as an excuse for my 3rd gen, which has no provision. i can at least play stupid and hope to get a warning.
i can see them saying that... but a cop can say whatever they want and get away with it. only the rear plate is required to be illuminated, so you could have trouble seeing the front plate regardless of its location
and i can definatley see them passing a law like that.
...doesnt mean i'm not going to use that as an excuse for my 3rd gen, which has no provision
. i can at least play stupid and hope to get a warning.i can see them saying that... but a cop can say whatever they want and get away with it. only the rear plate is required to be illuminated, so you could have trouble seeing the front plate regardless of its location
and i can definatley see them passing a law like that.
There used to be a law stating that license plates were required to be on the exterior of the vehicle, with "exterior" later being defined as not having anything mounted over, around or enclosing the plate. But that would make any recessed mounting location illegal. With enough money and a good lawyer you can interpret almost any law however you want.
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