What are you guys doing in states that require front license plate - Page 3

sdmcss · 01-05-2016, 03:33 PM

We don't have to worry about front plates in Kansas. But, regarding tinting the plates I know Cops across country that hate them. The purpose is to use tint on the plates are to avoid Red Light Cams, Toll Cams, Speed Camera, etc.

I know many cops in Kansas City go by the rule of getting out of the car. If they have to get out of the cop car to read the plates they will issue a ticket for not have legible plates.

Some Cop cars use scanners. Again here in KC the car will scan the plates and pull the information right on to the computer. If the computer can not read the plates they will light up, thinking you have something to hide using the "not have legible plates" as the excuse to pull you over.

Depending on where you are at. For me I don't have to worry about front plates, I have nothing to hide so I will not be tinting my rear plates. But yet again I only hot rod on the track and I DD my car everyday! Do what you want If it were up to my I would cable tie until I could order the Sho-in Sto Plates.

SS 1LE · 01-05-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zack46

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

Actually no, even clear covers are illegal. You can't put any type of cover over plate as it effects its reflecting ability and can make it harder for a officer to read. Odd, yes, dumb, yes, but it's the law.

BUT:

I have a clear cover on the plates on all of my cars.

DentinFender · 01-05-2016, 03:48 PM

Minnesota requires... I'll put them on... It does look better without, but I just don't want the hassle... plus, I'm proud of what I do, so the EMS plates will look good!

pdoherty972 · 01-05-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tr6

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

https://www.hidetheplate.com/

If the cop pulled you over because he saw no front plate how does this help you?

pdoherty972 · 01-05-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Omar1

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.

Thing is, now you're giving the cops an excuse to harass you anytime they feel like it (they have a built-in excuse for pulling you over). Then the meeting can go sideways any number of ways (see YouTube police encounters). So why open yourself to that risk just to avoid putting a plate on the car?

i007spectre · 01-05-2016, 05:17 PM

My problem is that I live in a non front plate state Kansas, but will probably be moving to Missouri this year. A state that does require a front one.

alfonsoj23 · 01-05-2016, 05:35 PM

i live in texas and I keep mine on the windshield

never had a problem before.

Tr6 · 01-05-2016, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by i007spectre

My problem is that I live in a non front plate state Kansas, but will probably be moving to Missouri this year. A state that does require a front one.

If you still have family and what not in KS, just use their address for the DMW and keep no license plate up front haha.

JayhawkNation · 01-05-2016, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sdmcss

We don't have to worry about front plates in Kansas. But, regarding tinting the plates I know Cops across country that hate them. The purpose is to use tint on the plates are to avoid Red Light Cams, Toll Cams, Speed Camera, etc.

I know many cops in Kansas City go by the rule of getting out of the car. If they have to get out of the cop car to read the plates they will issue a ticket for not have legible plates.

Some Cop cars use scanners. Again here in KC the car will scan the plates and pull the information right on to the computer. If the computer can not read the plates they will light up, thinking you have something to hide using the "not have legible plates" as the excuse to pull you over.

Depending on where you are at. For me I don't have to worry about front plates, I have nothing to hide so I will not be tinting my rear plates. But yet again I only hot rod on the track and I DD my car everyday! Do what you want If it were up to my I would cable tie until I could order the Sho-in Sto Plates.

Shoutout to another member from Olathe.

KS 5-0 love to harass people for tint on the plates or plate covers that dim. I've never had an issue because I don't do either, but my Dad's been a cop for over 20 years so I've heard this is the kind of crap traffic cops love to cite for. I am however fully preparing to get several stops for window tint checks. I'll put on the legal 35% we have here, but with nearly all black interior I already know it's going to look too dark, and this is another thing they love to stop people for.

YellowFin · 01-05-2016, 06:08 PM

IN the excitement and rush for the new car I forgot to stop them from putting on the front tag, so it's on there. I never put it on my 2010 and never was pulled over for it.

SS 1LE · 01-05-2016, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by YellowFin

IN the excitement and rush for the new car I forgot to stop them from putting on the front tag, so it's on there. I never put it on my 2010 and never was pulled over for it.

Well, the one advantage these cars have if you get a bracket they don't have to drill the bumper...

GTIanZ28 · 01-05-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

Well, the one advantage these cars have if you get a bracket they don't have to drill the bumper...

They do drill into the grill.

I plan to skip it and risk the tickets. The only time I've received tickets is from meter maids when parked downtown. Sucks to come out to a ticket when you've paid the meter. The fines weren't terribly expensive so I just pay them.

Factorypilot · 01-05-2016, 06:19 PM

I'm in TX. I think I'm just gonna get the black background plates, drill holes in the background part for cooling and zip tie it to the grill.

Sucks. I think it's a stupid law, but I don't want the hassle either. At least with the black background it won't be such an eyesore and I don't have to drill my front bumper, which I refuse to do. Might actually look kind of cool, all you will be able to see from a distance is the white lettering on the plate.

neal_zack · 01-05-2016, 06:24 PM

mine goes in the trash its a $25 ticket in washington state

01-05-2016, 03:48 PM	#31
DentinFender Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Wabasso, MN Posts: 128	Minnesota requires... I'll put them on... It does look better without, but I just don't want the hassle... plus, I'm proud of what I do, so the EMS plates will look good! __________________ My first: 1976 LT, My second: 1984 Sport, with lots of stuff in-between and since. The third: 2016 2SS, garnet red, manual, navigation, dual mode exhaust, magnetic ride, black 5 spoke rims.... The Journey 1100 - 09/28/15 : 2000 - 11/17/15 : 2500 - 11/18/15 : 3000 - 11/19/15 : 3000 - 11/21/15 - TPW 12/21/15 : 3100 - 12/08/15 : 3300 - 12/10/15 : 3400 - 12/11/15 : 3800 - 12/18/2015 VIN: 0135101 : 12/21/15 - 4300 : 12/30/15 - 4200 : 12/31/15 - 4300 : 1/1/16 - 4B00 : 1/4/2016 - 4200 : 1/12/2016 - 4B00 : 1/13/16 - 5000 : 1/14/16 - 6000

01-05-2016, 05:17 PM	#34
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	My problem is that I live in a non front plate state Kansas, but will probably be moving to Missouri this year. A state that does require a front one. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

01-05-2016, 06:08 PM	#38
YellowFin Drives: 2016 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 376	IN the excitement and rush for the new car I forgot to stop them from putting on the front tag, so it's on there. I never put it on my 2010 and never was pulled over for it. __________________ Previous Camaros: 1987 Camaro Sport Coupe V8 2002 Camaro SS Convertible 2010 Camaro SS Current: 2016 Chevy Colorado 4X4 Z71 in black 2016 Chevy Camaro 2SS in red

01-05-2016, 06:24 PM	#42
neal_zack Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: spokane Posts: 329	mine goes in the trash its a $25 ticket in washington state __________________ Summit white, 2SS, Ceramic white interior, 6 piston brakes, Black Bowties, 6 Speed,3.9 sec 0to60 NPP,MRC,NAV,RX Catch can

01-05-2016, 03:33 PM	#29
sdmcss Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE, 1985 MCSS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 266 View My Garage	We don't have to worry about front plates in Kansas. But, regarding tinting the plates I know Cops across country that hate them. The purpose is to use tint on the plates are to avoid Red Light Cams, Toll Cams, Speed Camera, etc. I know many cops in Kansas City go by the rule of getting out of the car. If they have to get out of the cop car to read the plates they will issue a ticket for not have legible plates. Some Cop cars use scanners. Again here in KC the car will scan the plates and pull the information right on to the computer. If the computer can not read the plates they will light up, thinking you have something to hide using the "not have legible plates" as the excuse to pull you over. Depending on where you are at. For me I don't have to worry about front plates, I have nothing to hide so I will not be tinting my rear plates. But yet again I only hot rod on the track and I DD my car everyday! Do what you want If it were up to my I would cable tie until I could order the Sho-in Sto Plates.

01-05-2016, 05:35 PM	#35
alfonsoj23 Drives: 2014 camaro ls Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: texas Posts: 808	i live in texas and I keep mine on the windshield never had a problem before.

01-05-2016, 06:19 PM	#41
Factorypilot Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 355	I'm in TX. I think I'm just gonna get the black background plates, drill holes in the background part for cooling and zip tie it to the grill. Sucks. I think it's a stupid law, but I don't want the hassle either. At least with the black background it won't be such an eyesore and I don't have to drill my front bumper, which I refuse to do. Might actually look kind of cool, all you will be able to see from a distance is the white lettering on the plate.

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