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Terryfied · 02-17-2016, 08:56 PM

Live in WA state which requires a front plate. Previous owner never flew one and have noticed many others don't either. I'm not a scofflaw but am having trouble hanging an ugly ass plate on my bump. Have collector plate on an old Jeep that doesn't require front plate so I'm torn on how and if the men in blue will enforce probable cause for a pullover. Anyone have first hand experience... specifically in WA?

zr1chris · 02-17-2016, 08:59 PM

Some areas are worse than others. I'd risk it until the first ticket.
So glad i live in Florida where we dont get a plate for the front.

Mr. Stacy · 02-17-2016, 09:07 PM

As a policy, I try to never give them a reason to pull me over. Especially a built in reason meaning no matter what, they can stop and hassle you if they feel like it.

So I mount it.

And why does Autozone carry 20 different license plate "protective" covers. They are ALL illegal in WA. Smoke weed, but not your plates (as in smoked plate covers, but clear or smoked doesn't matter - illegal).

ajohnson · 02-17-2016, 09:08 PM

all I did on my LT was mount it with two zip ties on the upper corners to the lower grill and it works great. If your worried about rubbing your paint, just put an adhesive patch behind it to protect the paint.

Fanch1LE · 02-17-2016, 09:25 PM

I also zip-tied mine to the lower grill. I put some foam tape on the back of the plate to keep it from scratching the grill.

2011ss/rs · 02-17-2016, 09:30 PM

Here is what I did.

https://youtu.be/2vyLlEdljdc

XxScottxXN · 02-17-2016, 11:36 PM

Montana is required and I ran without for almost a year....then... got stopped and a warning. So instead of pushing my luck..I put it on. I also have personalized plates and figured what the hell. I paid extra for plates..might as well let people read them!!!

Terryfied · 02-17-2016, 11:51 PM

El Duderino, kind of my point... it gives them probable cause. If you have a beer or two at dinner that could get you hamstrung. Not sure it's worth giving the fuzz an excuse but I'm gonna live dangerously and take my chances.

Welker2 · 02-18-2016, 12:18 AM

I was stationed in various states, most of which required 2 plates; for all those years I never had a front plate and never got stopped. I now live in a state where, due to an exception in the law, I don't need to have a front plate. Ironically, on trip through California a couple years ago, I was pulled over by CHP for not having one. After a polite conversation with the officer, I was on my way with an apology instead of a ticket.

Mr. Stacy · 02-18-2016, 12:23 AM

If you read the LETTER of the law, it says you only have to display both, if you were ISSUED two plates. If (by some unexplained mixup in Olympia or maybe at the dealership for instance and you have no idea how that could have happened) there was only one plate in the envelope, then technically YOU did not break any laws. It would be next to impossible for the State to prove you received two plates. Especially if you are like me and NEVER let the dealer install them.

Worst case senerioou, you would probably be required to purchase two replacement plates.

http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.16A.200

JMHO, I'm not a lawyer, but I do play one on TV.

Mr. Stacy · 02-18-2016, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welker2

I was stationed in various states, most of which required 2 plates; for all those years I never had a front plate and never got stopped. I now live in a state where, due to an exception in the law, I don't need to have a front plate. Ironically, on trip through California a couple years ago, I was pulled over by CHP for not having one. After a polite conversation with the officer, I was on my way with an apology instead of a ticket.

That's nice. I hate how big and ugly the front plate is.

I have to run "the gauntlet" every morning. First 10 miles on the freeway part of my commute is a "speed emphathisis" zone and has been for many years. Two or three cops there every, single morning with their eyes pealed. Finally got tagged about a month ago. I wonder how long till they noticed I didn't have a front plate, or if they would even care? Hmmmmmm...

pyroguy · 02-18-2016, 06:24 AM

If/when I move to a state that will require a front license plate this is what I'm going to use:

http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...-bracket/#2010

No drilling so no blemishes/damage to the front bumper.

JamesMyBoy · 02-18-2016, 08:15 AM

JacFab is the way to go.
I moved from AZ to NE in 2014, and within a couple weeks of getting the Nebraska plates (I initially only put on the back one), I got pulled over and was served a warning ticket. Some states really push the issue, others not so much.

Skillet · 02-18-2016, 08:26 AM

I've run no front plate on various vehicles including my Camaro for the last 6 years and have never gotten pulled over by a cop for it.

HOWEVER, what you need to be aware of is when you park in a downtown or any municipal area where these meter maid vultures (hate them with a passion) hang around. You will come back to your car to find a ticket for no front plate.

02-17-2016, 08:56 PM	#1
Terryfied Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw, WA. Posts: 202 View My Garage	Front plates Live in WA state which requires a front plate. Previous owner never flew one and have noticed many others don't either. I'm not a scofflaw but am having trouble hanging an ugly ass plate on my bump. Have collector plate on an old Jeep that doesn't require front plate so I'm torn on how and if the men in blue will enforce probable cause for a pullover. Anyone have first hand experience... specifically in WA?

02-17-2016, 09:07 PM	#3
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	As a policy, I try to never give them a reason to pull me over. Especially a built in reason meaning no matter what, they can stop and hassle you if they feel like it. So I mount it. And why does Autozone carry 20 different license plate "protective" covers. They are ALL illegal in WA. Smoke weed, but not your plates (as in smoked plate covers, but clear or smoked doesn't matter - illegal). __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

02-17-2016, 09:30 PM	#6
2011ss/rs Drives: 11 ss/rs RJT w/Black Cherry stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Egg Harbor New Jersey Posts: 2,180 View My Garage	Here is what I did. https://youtu.be/2vyLlEdljdc __________________

02-17-2016, 11:36 PM	#7
XxScottxXN Huge Chevy Fan Drives: 14' 2SS/RS 1LE built 4/22/14 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 838	Montana is required and I ran without for almost a year....then... got stopped and a warning. So instead of pushing my luck..I put it on. I also have personalized plates and figured what the hell. I paid extra for plates..might as well let people read them!!! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Red Rock Metallic, Recaro seats, sunroof, NPP, Nitto Motivo 275/40/20 front 315/35/20 back, Cold air inductions intake, elite catch can, Stainless Works 1 7/8" long tube headers w/hiflow cats, 20% tint, Intake rod mod by Gwatney Performance, Bo White ported & polished throttle body, powerbond 25% UDP, Howards Cam 226/236 duration- 525/525 lift 110 ....with a WHOLE bunch of fun added!!

02-18-2016, 12:18 AM	#9
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	I was stationed in various states, most of which required 2 plates; for all those years I never had a front plate and never got stopped. I now live in a state where, due to an exception in the law, I don't need to have a front plate. Ironically, on trip through California a couple years ago, I was pulled over by CHP for not having one. After a polite conversation with the officer, I was on my way with an apology instead of a ticket. __________________

02-17-2016, 08:59 PM	#2
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	Some areas are worse than others. I'd risk it until the first ticket. So glad i live in Florida where we dont get a plate for the front.

02-17-2016, 09:08 PM	#4
ajohnson Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nebraska Posts: 261 View My Garage	all I did on my LT was mount it with two zip ties on the upper corners to the lower grill and it works great. If your worried about rubbing your paint, just put an adhesive patch behind it to protect the paint.

02-17-2016, 09:25 PM	#5
Fanch1LE Drives: 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 158	I also zip-tied mine to the lower grill. I put some foam tape on the back of the plate to keep it from scratching the grill.

02-17-2016, 11:51 PM	#8
Terryfied Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw, WA. Posts: 202 View My Garage	El Duderino, kind of my point... it gives them probable cause. If you have a beer or two at dinner that could get you hamstrung. Not sure it's worth giving the fuzz an excuse but I'm gonna live dangerously and take my chances.

02-18-2016, 12:23 AM	#10
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	If you read the LETTER of the law, it says you only have to display both, if you were ISSUED two plates. If (by some unexplained mixup in Olympia or maybe at the dealership for instance and you have no idea how that could have happened) there was only one plate in the envelope, then technically YOU did not break any laws. It would be next to impossible for the State to prove you received two plates. Especially if you are like me and NEVER let the dealer install them. Worst case senerioou, you would probably be required to purchase two replacement plates. http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.16A.200 JMHO, I'm not a lawyer, but I do play one on TV. __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

02-18-2016, 06:24 AM	#12
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,933 View My Garage	If/when I move to a state that will require a front license plate this is what I'm going to use: http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...-bracket/#2010 No drilling so no blemishes/damage to the front bumper. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

02-18-2016, 08:15 AM	#13
JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 454	JacFab is the way to go. I moved from AZ to NE in 2014, and within a couple weeks of getting the Nebraska plates (I initially only put on the back one), I got pulled over and was served a warning ticket. Some states really push the issue, others not so much. __________________

02-18-2016, 08:26 AM	#14
Skillet Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: somewhere Posts: 291	I've run no front plate on various vehicles including my Camaro for the last 6 years and have never gotten pulled over by a cop for it. HOWEVER, what you need to be aware of is when you park in a downtown or any municipal area where these meter maid vultures (hate them with a passion) hang around. You will come back to your car to find a ticket for no front plate.