What are you guys doing in states that require front license plate

mcintyre1969 · 01-05-2016, 11:39 AM

I live in Texas and the front plate is required. I don't want to, but I also don't want to be able to be pulled over anytime a police officer sees me. Any solutions, besides move?

Tim Adams · 01-05-2016, 11:41 AM

Mine stays in the glove box in IL. I have lived in IL since 1990 and have received one $25 ticket in that time.

Techn9cian805 · 01-05-2016, 11:43 AM

zip tie it to the grill till the guys who make the sto-n-show make one for the 2016 model

edit: or wait for one of these powered ones come out for the 2016
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ap...FQ9afgodXnQJPQ

DenverTaco07 · 01-05-2016, 11:49 AM

Can you put in on the dash to avoid being pulled over?

I'm wondering the same here in Colorado front is required - mine won't be a DD so I was contemplating just putting on the dashboard...IDK.

Maybe the sto-n-show is an option, but my concern is also airflow but maybe it shouldn't be.

SS 1LE · 01-05-2016, 11:58 AM

In Florida, there is no front plate, but I drove in NY (where there is a front plate) for years and never had an issue. It is not a moving violation, and a pretty cheap, like $50 ticket in most states. What I did was take the extra plate, and bend and damage it, along with the bracket and I kept it in a bag in my trunk when I was in NY. My plan if I got pulled over for it was to tell the cop I was backed into in a parking lot, and am waiting for a new bracket and such.

Putting it in the windshield is still a violation, as it is not in the correct place and could be an issue in an accident.

bybcous · 01-05-2016, 12:00 PM

I got tags from a non front plate state just to avoid the fines and all the other problems with police.

Zack46 · 01-05-2016, 12:03 PM

In ohio, it's the law. You have to have it mounted on the front.
I really don't want to risk it.
I got real nice tinted license plate covers for both the front and back plates. It looks better than the standard BRIGHT white plates.
Hey, anything to hide those things, I'm all in!!

leadfoot93 · 01-05-2016, 12:06 PM

I left mine off until a kit comes out. Wasn't going to drill and rivet into the lower part of the grill.

mikeyg36 · 01-05-2016, 12:27 PM

I plan on zip tying it or not running one until the hideaway holders come out.

Camaro1LTBA · 01-05-2016, 12:37 PM

Definitely not ruining the front and putting it on. I've never used a front plate except for the 14 two year lease as the dealership decided to drill holes in the bumper and add it while I was signing paperwork. They were shocked that I actually stood there and told them that I'm not sure if I still want the car now that you've drilled holes in the bumper.

They went on to say that they are required by law to put the front plate on all passenger cars. It just so happened that there was another guy purchasing a Corvette and I pointed to his car asking if they plan on putting a front plate on the vette. After some back and forth and some lies (the Corvette isn't a passenger car), they conceded that they should have asked and I took the deal.

All of my other cars ran in NJ without a front plate. It helped me at least twice in NJ as I was pulled over in a Corvette for something unrelated and the officer was kind enough to just give a front plate ticket/fine both times rather than a moving violation or any points. I was much younger and much more indestructible back then lol.

I do not anticipate any problems without the front plate and reiterated multiple times please leave it off this time. Getting a 2SS and may keep this car for a while so no to the front plate!

If it does become a problem, there will be aftermarket "clips" as with the gen5.

Tr6 · 01-05-2016, 12:38 PM

If I EVER needed a front plate, this is what I would do:

https://www.hidetheplate.com/

ScratchAce · 01-05-2016, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tr6

If I EVER needed a front plate, this is what I would do:

https://www.hidetheplate.com/

Thats a cool product.

I left the front plate off my vette for years and the only time it was a problem was parking at meters in downtown denver. I received a few $20 tickets.

This hide the plate product might solve the parking meter scenario.

laynlo15 · 01-05-2016, 12:56 PM

Two of my vets had no front plate, never got stopped and my 3rd on did. Just got lucky I guess. I'll have one on my 16 also. Just the way it is.

Tr6 · 01-05-2016, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScratchAce

Thats a cool product.

I left the front plate off my vette for years and the only time it was a problem was parking at meters in downtown denver. I received a few $20 tickets.

This hide the plate product might solve the parking meter scenario.

Instead of "risking" the ticket, I would get that. Don't have to be THE exact thing as I don't think they are even in business anymore lol. You can just type "hide the plate" on amazon and there are A LOT of products, motorized AND manual than you can buy. Manual ones are only 35 bucks (prime) and a very simple bolt on job which I think requires drilling the under tray.

"Show N Go plates" is another search parameter too.

01-05-2016, 11:39 AM	#1
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	What are you guys doing in states that require front license plate I live in Texas and the front plate is required. I don't want to, but I also don't want to be able to be pulled over anytime a police officer sees me. Any solutions, besides move? __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

01-05-2016, 11:41 AM	#2
Tim Adams Drives: 2020 Elkhart Lake Blue 1LT Z51 C8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Minooka, IL Posts: 621	Mine stays in the glove box in IL. I have lived in IL since 1990 and have received one $25 ticket in that time. __________________ Ordered-Hyper Blue 1SS, A8, NPP, 56W wheels Built 1/20/16 Delivered 2/12/16!! Sold 9/17/19 :( 2020 C8 ordered!! "The greatest sound in the world is a Rolls Royce Merlin over 100 inches" www.timadamsphotography.com

01-05-2016, 11:49 AM	#4
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	Can you put in on the dash to avoid being pulled over? I'm wondering the same here in Colorado front is required - mine won't be a DD so I was contemplating just putting on the dashboard...IDK. Maybe the sto-n-show is an option, but my concern is also airflow but maybe it shouldn't be. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

01-05-2016, 12:00 PM	#6
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	I got tags from a non front plate state just to avoid the fines and all the other problems with police. __________________ 1ss/Auto-Hyper Blue acs carbon flash spoiler, bmr springs, gm clear tails. Texas speed cam, 223/227 .635/.635 116 LSA, Kooks Long Tube Headers with green cats, MSD Atomic Air Force Intake, CAI Cold Air Intake, QTP cutouts. 503 hp Best so far 11.5 at 123 with a 1.83 60ft. BMR lower and upper trailing arms and upper control arms,E85 DELIVERED 12/29/15 http://youtube.com/bybcous " no talking only racing on my youtube"

01-05-2016, 12:03 PM	#7
Zack46 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,814	In ohio, it's the law. You have to have it mounted on the front. I really don't want to risk it. I got real nice tinted license plate covers for both the front and back plates. It looks better than the standard BRIGHT white plates. Hey, anything to hide those things, I'm all in!! __________________ Zack46 2018 Camaro 2SS Orange Crush Hot Wheels Limited Edition Power Sunroof, 8 Speed Auto/Remote Start, NPP Exhaust Production Sequence Number 98 **NEOCC Camaro Club Member** Former Ride: 2016 Camaro 2LT RS V6 Hyper Blue Metallic

01-05-2016, 11:43 AM	#3
Techn9cian805 The BEAST Drives: '16 2SS, '89 Wife Join Date: May 2015 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 2,034 View My Garage	zip tie it to the grill till the guys who make the sto-n-show make one for the 2016 model edit: or wait for one of these powered ones come out for the 2016 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ap...FQ9afgodXnQJPQ

01-05-2016, 11:58 AM	#5
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	In Florida, there is no front plate, but I drove in NY (where there is a front plate) for years and never had an issue. It is not a moving violation, and a pretty cheap, like $50 ticket in most states. What I did was take the extra plate, and bend and damage it, along with the bracket and I kept it in a bag in my trunk when I was in NY. My plan if I got pulled over for it was to tell the cop I was backed into in a parking lot, and am waiting for a new bracket and such. Putting it in the windshield is still a violation, as it is not in the correct place and could be an issue in an accident.

01-05-2016, 12:06 PM	#8
leadfoot93 Camaro Fan Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Garnet Red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	I left mine off until a kit comes out. Wasn't going to drill and rivet into the lower part of the grill. __________________ Ordered: Garnet Red Tint coat 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS, Auto, NPP 1100 Status: 8/6/15 3800 Status: 10/13/15 VIN #116519 4200 Status: 12/19/15 Delivered : 12/28/15

01-05-2016, 12:27 PM	#9
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	I plan on zip tying it or not running one until the hideaway holders come out.

01-05-2016, 12:37 PM	#10
Camaro1LTBA Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 277	Definitely not ruining the front and putting it on. I've never used a front plate except for the 14 two year lease as the dealership decided to drill holes in the bumper and add it while I was signing paperwork. They were shocked that I actually stood there and told them that I'm not sure if I still want the car now that you've drilled holes in the bumper. They went on to say that they are required by law to put the front plate on all passenger cars. It just so happened that there was another guy purchasing a Corvette and I pointed to his car asking if they plan on putting a front plate on the vette. After some back and forth and some lies (the Corvette isn't a passenger car), they conceded that they should have asked and I took the deal. All of my other cars ran in NJ without a front plate. It helped me at least twice in NJ as I was pulled over in a Corvette for something unrelated and the officer was kind enough to just give a front plate ticket/fine both times rather than a moving violation or any points. I was much younger and much more indestructible back then lol. I do not anticipate any problems without the front plate and reiterated multiple times please leave it off this time. Getting a 2SS and may keep this car for a while so no to the front plate! If it does become a problem, there will be aftermarket "clips" as with the gen5. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS Manual Hyper Blue/Ceramic White Nav, MRC, NPP, Black 5 Spokes Escort MAX 360

01-05-2016, 12:38 PM	#11
Tr6 The Dogfather Drives: #1 off the line for a customer. '16 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Andover, KS Posts: 2,621	If I EVER needed a front plate, this is what I would do: https://www.hidetheplate.com/ __________________ 2SS, Garnet Red with Adrenalin red, NPP, MRC M6 coupe #33 off the line #1 order for Customer. Build thread HERE! Story of my delivery HERE!

01-05-2016, 12:56 PM	#13
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Two of my vets had no front plate, never got stopped and my 3rd on did. Just got lucky I guess. I'll have one on my 16 also. Just the way it is. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

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