take off front license plate?
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I've seen people took off their front plates, not in Florida of course since it's not necessary here. But i used to live in Chicago and they left the plates inside the dashboard, i'm not sure if that works or will get you out of a ticket or not though.
I haven't run a front plate in nearly 3 years. I stopped running it on my 04 not long after I got it and I haven't run it on my 06 since day 1. I think the car just looks so much nicer without it.
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From: Dela-where?
If I lived in New Jersey I would have one (its required). I currently live in Delaware(I do not even know if I can get a front plate) so no front plate for me.
If you don't have a front plate in a state that requires it, you may be able to get away without it for a while, but if you get pulled over for something else, you may expect a cop to start going after any fine he can on your car.
If you don't have a front plate in a state that requires it, you may be able to get away without it for a while, but if you get pulled over for something else, you may expect a cop to start going after any fine he can on your car.
looks sooo much nice without the damn plate/bracket...not sure what the penalty for it is if caught
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From: florida
Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I haven't run a front plate in nearly 3 years. I stopped running it on my 04 not long after I got it and I haven't run it on my 06 since day 1. I think the car just looks so much nicer without it.
...but i agree the car DOES look better without the plate up front...i'm glad we don't need it here in florida
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sf too eh? yeah the cool factor's there, but watch out though they can ticket you even if you are parked. few years ago when i was still driving my bb6, i had the front plate on the dash. after i came back from eating, stupid dpt gave me a ticket for "placement of front plate" with no fix-it option for $45.
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From: SF & Davis
Originally Posted by sutekidane
sf too eh? yeah the cool factor's there, but watch out though they can ticket you even if you are parked. few years ago when i was still driving my bb6, i had the front plate on the dash. after i came back from eating, stupid dpt gave me a ticket for "placement of front plate" with no fix-it option for $45.
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From: Long Beach, CA
Originally Posted by Howard911s
if you are in CA, they can give u a ticket even if your car is parked and unattended without front plate~
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From: Morristown, NJ
Originally Posted by Spy
If I lived in New Jersey I would have one (its required). I currently live in Delaware(I do not even know if I can get a front plate) so no front plate for me.
If you don't have a front plate in a state that requires it, you may be able to get away without it for a while, but if you get pulled over for something else, you may expect a cop to start going after any fine he can on your car.
If you don't have a front plate in a state that requires it, you may be able to get away without it for a while, but if you get pulled over for something else, you may expect a cop to start going after any fine he can on your car.
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From: NYC
I agree that it looks so much better without the front plate......but in NYC, its a $55 ticket. Got one while I was parked, without any other violation. (meter not expired, parking legally)
Originally Posted by drigo
let's hope you didn't just jinx yourself ...
but i agree the car DOES look better without the plate up front...i'm glad we don't need it here in florida
...but i agree the car DOES look better without the plate up front...i'm glad we don't need it here in florida
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From: NOVA
i had mine taken off when the car was registered in Georgia (only issues one plate for the rear) then when i re-registered it in VA i had to put it on. I just dont want the hassle of a cop pulling me over. They both look fine IMO... one benefit u get from having front plates is that when parked on a parellel parking space people can tap ur plate and frame instead of ur bumper. This has happened to me in DC and i have a few scratches on my front bumper because of the idiot that didnt know how to park.
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I never put the front plate on untill about 2 weeks ago. Rocked no front plate for over a year but i've been pulled over twice in the past 2 months. I even got a ticket the first time for $101. I wish the law would focus more on the crystal meth epidemic than not having front plate. I'm sure someone within a mile of where I got the ticket at was either getting raped or jacked by some tweeker at that same time.
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From: SF Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by jlukja
Howard, is that a fix it ticket? How much is the fine?
in SF, no plate fine is $50. I got one parked unattended in front of my house years ago-very surprised. BTW other counties nearby do not stress the plate law as much as SF...many cars in the Bay Area are without front plates.
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Originally Posted by subdued
jlukja,
in SF, no plate fine is $50. I got one parked unattended in front of my house years ago-very surprised. BTW other counties nearby do not stress the plate law as much as SF...many cars in the Bay Area are without front plates.
in SF, no plate fine is $50. I got one parked unattended in front of my house years ago-very surprised. BTW other counties nearby do not stress the plate law as much as SF...many cars in the Bay Area are without front plates.
$50 can buy a lot of things.
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Took my plate off to install clear shield. Too lazy to put it back on. So far, no citation, but then again, I only drive my car a few times a week. I guess it looks nice. But sometimes, it also seems like it's missing something.
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I don't dare take mine off. I'm a bit uneasy when it comes to these kind of things.
And also, the factory plate holder came bent on the car, and pretty much got worse in the heat during the summer, and is bending like in different ways. It got pretty bad and kinda molded with a bit of the paint in the front, leaving some nasty knick. So I just keep it on.
For taking pictures though, I usually take it off. That's the only time I take off my plate.
And also, the factory plate holder came bent on the car, and pretty much got worse in the heat during the summer, and is bending like in different ways. It got pretty bad and kinda molded with a bit of the paint in the front, leaving some nasty knick. So I just keep it on.
For taking pictures though, I usually take it off. That's the only time I take off my plate.
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From: MD
Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I've already gotten 1 ticket for parking on the street without the front plate, but I figure it's just the cost of doing things my way. One $40 ticket in 3 years is not bad.
