In the past <12 months

[LS21]

Originally posted by: dotcom173
here's the trick, i've been pulled over twice for no front plate, and was left with a warning both times

Keep the plate in the car, either in the trunk or under your seat or something. Then when the cop says he pulled you over for no plate, you just say that the bracket broke, and you're in the process of replacing it, AND that you have the plate in the car with you. You have to be nice and polite, and chances are he'll let you go.

ya, the front plate is stored in my car

but 6 tickets were issued while i was parked on a quiet residential ONE-way street. it had to be foot patrol (which ive never seen in the neighborhood), or more likely someone TARGETING my car

 

[acheron]

Originally posted by: scott916
Lame. My pops has been driving around for 20 years with no front license plate in CA and has never gotten fucked with for it.

Don't know what the CA law is, but not all states require a front plate.

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: LS21

Originally posted by: dotcom173
here's the trick, i've been pulled over twice for no front plate, and was left with a warning both times

Keep the plate in the car, either in the trunk or under your seat or something. Then when the cop says he pulled you over for no plate, you just say that the bracket broke, and you're in the process of replacing it, AND that you have the plate in the car with you. You have to be nice and polite, and chances are he'll let you go.

ya, the front plate is stored in my car

but 6 tickets were issued while i was parked on a quiet residential ONE-way street. it had to be foot patrol (which ive never seen in the neighborhood), or more likely someone TARGETING my car

Or, it was the same cop who is checking to see if you have fixed it or not

 

[scott916]

They require it here, but it's not so rigorously enforced.

 

[oogabooga]

Originally posted by: acheron

Originally posted by: scott916
Lame. My pops has been driving around for 20 years with no front license plate in CA and has never gotten fucked with for it.

Don't know what the CA law is, but not all states require a front plate.

I believe CA requires it. I know people who have been warned, though I can't think of someone who actually has been ticketed.

edit: actually I don't think I have a front license plate on my car at the moment...

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: LS21
or more likely someone TARGETING my car

And you still won't put the plate on. :laugh: I'm sure your neighbors appreciate that you're willingly paying a larger share of taxes. :thumbsup:

 

[IceBergSLiM]

in the past < 30 seconds I realized how stupid you are.

 

[funkymatt]

Originally posted by: edro

Originally posted by: LS21

Originally posted by: dotcom173
here's the trick, i've been pulled over twice for no front plate, and was left with a warning both times

Keep the plate in the car, either in the trunk or under your seat or something. Then when the cop says he pulled you over for no plate, you just say that the bracket broke, and you're in the process of replacing it, AND that you have the plate in the car with you. You have to be nice and polite, and chances are he'll let you go.

ya, the front plate is stored in my car

but 6 tickets were issued while i was parked on a quiet residential ONE-way street. it had to be foot patrol (which ive never seen in the neighborhood), or more likely someone TARGETING my car

Or, it was the same cop who is checking to see if you have fixed it or not

just put your plate in the front window on the dash

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: LS21
s2000

has a weird front plate bracketing system that i was too stubborn/arrogant and lazy to try to get installed back on

maybe i zip-tie the front plate back onto the grill, and place a faux-plate on the dash that reads "FK U PGS"?

This is a bold, self-empowering move. I applaud you and hope you have the gumption to go through with it.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: dennilfloss
How does a front license plate make a car ugly?

The front of many vehicles is much more aesthetically pleasing without one.

 

[Modular]

Originally posted by: LS21

Originally posted by: edro
You think anyone cares what the front of your car looks like?

You're an idiot.

It's MY honda. *I* care what it looks like to satisfy MY aesthetics.

If I wanted to impress anyone, I would have bought a Mercedes.

K thnx bai

Fixed for ya.

 

[beat mania]

Originally posted by: LS21

Originally posted by: scott916
Lame. My pops has been driving around for 20 years with no front license plate in CA and has never gotten fucked with for it.

was same in TX for me


none of these tickets were moving stops. they were mostly while parked at home. one ticket was even when i was parked at the airport long-term lot!!!

Just do what my friend does and hang the plate on the grille when he parks, & take it off when he leaves.

 

[jtvang125]

Originally posted by: oogabooga

Originally posted by: acheron

Originally posted by: scott916
Lame. My pops has been driving around for 20 years with no front license plate in CA and has never gotten fucked with for it.

Don't know what the CA law is, but not all states require a front plate.

I believe CA requires it. I know people who have been warned, though I can't think of someone who actually has been ticketed.

edit: actually I don't think I have a front license plate on my car at the moment...

CA does require front and rear license plates. Front must be mounted somewhere on the bumper and be visible. Putting it on the dash won't work, not to mention extremely dangerous (flying projecticle in a car accident).

And OP, if you're never going to put the plate on, then keep paying the fines and stfu.

 

[ZetaEpyon]

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: Baked
You think people would be smart enough to install the front plate after the 1st violation.

You'd think the states would get smart, and quit issuing front tags. It would cut the cost of issuing tags in half :^/

But it would also cut their revenue.

Nah, they'd charge the same amount. When do fees ever drop? :^D

It would be more money for the state though. Every little bit helps.

Last I heard, Wisconsin is considering doing this; charging the same, but only requiring a rear plate. As a WI resident, that is something I would be totally fine with.

 

[LS21]

Originally posted by: funkymatt


just put your plate in the front window on the dash

ticket from yesterday: "cao no front affixed blue/brkt empty plate on dash left loose in plase"

police engrish ftw

 

[jman19]

Talk about a waste of money.

 

[Skeeedunt]

If you want to pay $250/year for the privilege of not having a front license plate, that's fine by me.

 

[destrekor]

honda. cares about the car looking impressive, so much that he's willing to take countless tickets for the offense of no front plate.

ugh. how big is the spoiler?
someone obviously is lacking *somewhere*

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: LS21
250$ paid as sexy-tax to the state of colorado. i will not uglify my car. pigs.

You'd get the same hassle about it here in California too. The law is the law.

Personally, I'd rather not give cops a reason to pull me over so I have a front plate on my car and my wife's car.

 

[arcenite]

How much is each violation?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: scott916
Lame. My pops has been driving around for 20 years with no front license plate in CA and has never gotten fucked with for it.

He ever get on the freeway? CHP loves to pull people over for that and illegal window tint.

 

[Crono]

Obey the law,
Change the law,
Or shut up.

 

[LS21]

Originally posted by: arcenite
How much is each violation?

30$.

Originally posted by: Crono
Obey the law,
Change the law,
Or shut up.

Easier said
Than done
"Dont like executive pay?
Vote in new board of directors!"

 

[cpacini]

Originally posted by: edro
You think anyone cares what the front of your car looks like?

You're an idiot.

 

[KentState]

I was able to go 7+ years in Ohio without so much as a warning. I guess living close to the Kentucky border made it hard for the LEO's to single out just the Ohio cars. Now I'm in Georgia and don't have to worry about it.