What are you guys doing in states that require front license plate - Page 2

SS 1LE · 01-05-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zack46

I got real nice tinted license plate covers for both the front and back plates.

FYI, those are just as illegal as not running a front plate.

Omar1 · 01-05-2016, 01:09 PM

I plan on not having it in the front and risking the ticket. Seems like many people on this forum rarely ever get called on it if their state requires it. Of course if I get pulled over more than once in a short amount of time then maybe I will have to install them. So many cars here in Southern California. I would hope that front plates are the least of their worries.

Android42019 · 01-05-2016, 01:10 PM

Throw it in the windshield, I saw someone using suction cups to put theirs up at the top of the window. I've been driving without one forever, just depends on the officer, I'll prolly give them crap about it if I get pulled over Cuz it's really not hurting anyone. Well, except the cops ability to run plates for no reason.

Zultain7 · 01-05-2016, 01:16 PM

I'm in Califonia where it's required but I really don't care. There will be no front plate on my car.

Zack46 · 01-05-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

FYI, those are just as illegal as not running a front plate.

I got them at AutoZone. They are just slightly tinted.
So, yes, I'm good to go.

paul84043 · 01-05-2016, 01:22 PM

Utah is a front plate state but I don't know anyone that's ever been pulled over for it. Don't actually even know if it's a primary offense.
I keep my plate and kit in the trunk, just in case.

Easily 2/3 of all cars you see driving around here don't have them and the dealer does not mount it.

Eric SS · 01-05-2016, 01:24 PM

Not required in AZ fortunately but they were required where I grew up (Hawaii). I didn't run one on my IROC and the only time I ever got a ticket for it was along with an "exhibition of speed" ticket for burning out in a parking lot when I was 18 but I had it coming that time. Oh to be young and dumb again!

I did get a few other tickets in it in HI but the officers didn't even look at the front of the car when they pulled me over to see if I had a plate on it or not. I say keep it off as long as possible.

LesBaer · 01-05-2016, 01:30 PM

I'm throwing mine up in the windshield now that I have a get out of jail free card

JDP Sales · 01-05-2016, 02:24 PM

Pay the fines! I have almost never run a front plate on ANY of my cars and I have had 2 front plate tickets in 18 years of driving. I suppose if you are riding dirty or something and can't chance the random traffic stop, it might be worth rocking one but I despise them and just take my chances....

All the best,

Jared Royce
888.308.6007

Techn9cian805 · 01-05-2016, 02:50 PM

just don't leave the plates off if you get caught multiple times; they can then charge you for failure to comply, and that's 1 point on your license for sure.

a buddy of mine got busted a second time and got that failure to comply violation. they told him that the 3rd time they could arrest him. the CHP around here doesn't f--k around. the risk is your to take tho. and they may not be as harsh where you live.

LovePhenom · 01-05-2016, 03:02 PM

No problems here.

CapeCruisin · 01-05-2016, 03:08 PM

I've never been ticketed or stopped the 2 years owning my Camaro. I've never had a front plate. MA requires a front plate.
I've been pulled over 3 times for speeding. Verbal warning each time. No tickets for anything.
Just keep it off until you get a ticket... seriously.
Ask the officer if he will shred the ticket in front of you if you put it on the front of your car then and there (keep the front plate with you for this reason!)
I pass at least 5 officers on my commute every day. I wave. They nod. The cycle continues. No front plate vote for me.

PeteSS · 01-05-2016, 03:23 PM

It really does depend on where you drive and how they enforce the law. I got pulled over Christmas weekend NW of FT Worth for having a tinted cover on my front plate and a clear cover on my back plate. I put those cover plates on when I bought my truck in 2006 and never was an issue for the past ten years. LOL. Cop said he could use those covers or lack of a front plate to pull me over anytime he wants. Serving and protecting I guess. I've been pondering myself what to do when I get my SS, I really don't like interacting with LEO's but the front looks so much better plate free.

Eric SS · 01-05-2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteSS

It really does depend on where you drive and how they enforce the law. I got pulled over Christmas weekend NW of FT Worth for having a tinted cover on my front plate and a clear cover on my back plate. I put those cover plates on when I bought my truck in 2006 and never was an issue for the past ten years. LOL. Cop said he could use those covers or lack of a front plate to pull me over anytime he wants. Serving and protecting I guess. I've been pondering myself what to do when I get my SS, I really don't like interacting with LEO's but the front looks so much better plate free.

Sounds like he was using it as a reason to pull you over to look for other stuff. I hate that!

01-05-2016, 01:09 PM	#16
Omar1 Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Greater Los Angeles Posts: 176	I plan on not having it in the front and risking the ticket. Seems like many people on this forum rarely ever get called on it if their state requires it. Of course if I get pulled over more than once in a short amount of time then maybe I will have to install them. So many cars here in Southern California. I would hope that front plates are the least of their worries. __________________ 2SS Red Hot 6 Speed, NPP, MRC, 5 sploke black low-gloss, glow-tie

01-05-2016, 01:10 PM	#17
Android42019 The Black Emerald Drives: '17 ZL1, '08 Trailblazer, '11 1LTRS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DFW Metroplex Posts: 781 View My Garage	Throw it in the windshield, I saw someone using suction cups to put theirs up at the top of the window. I've been driving without one forever, just depends on the officer, I'll prolly give them crap about it if I get pulled over Cuz it's really not hurting anyone. Well, except the cops ability to run plates for no reason. __________________

01-05-2016, 01:16 PM	#18
Zultain7 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Petaluma, California Posts: 516	I'm in Califonia where it's required but I really don't care. There will be no front plate on my car. __________________ Hyper Blue 2SS Auto, Duel Mode Exhaust, MCR, Nav, Black 5 Spoke Ordered on 8/29 2000 Status on 9/1 3000 Status on 9/3 3300 Status on 10/8 3400 Status on 10/9 3800 Status on 10/19 Delivery 12/28

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01-05-2016, 03:08 PM	#26
CapeCruisin Daily Driver 24/7 365 Drives: '15 CRT 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 827	I've never been ticketed or stopped the 2 years owning my Camaro. I've never had a front plate. MA requires a front plate. I've been pulled over 3 times for speeding. Verbal warning each time. No tickets for anything. Just keep it off until you get a ticket... seriously. Ask the officer if he will shred the ticket in front of you if you put it on the front of your car then and there (keep the front plate with you for this reason!) I pass at least 5 officers on my commute every day. I wave. They nod. The cycle continues. No front plate vote for me. __________________ NPP Fuse Pull, Z28 CAI = Previous Rides: 2005 Magnum R/T A5 CAI, Cat-Back 2014 RRM Camaro 1LT/RS A6/NPP CAI Follow Me On Instagram!

01-05-2016, 01:22 PM	#20
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	Utah is a front plate state but I don't know anyone that's ever been pulled over for it. Don't actually even know if it's a primary offense. I keep my plate and kit in the trunk, just in case. Easily 2/3 of all cars you see driving around here don't have them and the dealer does not mount it.

01-05-2016, 01:24 PM	#21
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	Not required in AZ fortunately but they were required where I grew up (Hawaii). I didn't run one on my IROC and the only time I ever got a ticket for it was along with an "exhibition of speed" ticket for burning out in a parking lot when I was 18 but I had it coming that time. Oh to be young and dumb again! I did get a few other tickets in it in HI but the officers didn't even look at the front of the car when they pulled me over to see if I had a plate on it or not. I say keep it off as long as possible.

01-05-2016, 01:30 PM	#22
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	I'm throwing mine up in the windshield now that I have a get out of jail free card

01-05-2016, 02:24 PM	#23
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Pay the fines! I have almost never run a front plate on ANY of my cars and I have had 2 front plate tickets in 18 years of driving. I suppose if you are riding dirty or something and can't chance the random traffic stop, it might be worth rocking one but I despise them and just take my chances.... All the best, Jared Royce 888.308.6007

01-05-2016, 02:50 PM	#24
Techn9cian805 The BEAST Drives: '16 2SS, '89 Wife Join Date: May 2015 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 2,034 View My Garage	just don't leave the plates off if you get caught multiple times; they can then charge you for failure to comply, and that's 1 point on your license for sure. a buddy of mine got busted a second time and got that failure to comply violation. they told him that the 3rd time they could arrest him. the CHP around here doesn't f--k around. the risk is your to take tho. and they may not be as harsh where you live.

01-05-2016, 03:23 PM	#27
PeteSS Drives: TBD Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10	It really does depend on where you drive and how they enforce the law. I got pulled over Christmas weekend NW of FT Worth for having a tinted cover on my front plate and a clear cover on my back plate. I put those cover plates on when I bought my truck in 2006 and never was an issue for the past ten years. LOL. Cop said he could use those covers or lack of a front plate to pull me over anytime he wants. Serving and protecting I guess. I've been pondering myself what to do when I get my SS, I really don't like interacting with LEO's but the front looks so much better plate free.

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