Stopped in L.A. for no front plate
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Stopped in L.A. for no front plate
This is just to let any of you guys that live in Los Angeles know that the city is cracking down on not having a front license plate. I was stopped yesterday and warned. The cop said because of all the intersection red light cameras they are putting up they are going to start writing tickets on not having a plate. I go through about 3 or 4 cities on the way to work and I think it is only L.A. that is messing with it.
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Texas has juggled around with the idea of enforcing or not enforcing it the front plate law.
About the only cops that will actually stop you for them are the ones who have nothing else better to do: Constables, DPS, Highway Patrol.
They tried to pass the red light camera law earlier this year but it was shot down. Big issue is the "gray area" where to decide where they can actually give a ticket for actually running it or someone just stepping out to the intersection a bit to make a "right on red"....
They'll try again soon I'm sure...it's Texas.
I've had my CLS since 08/11/02 (manufactured 07/22/02) and first thing before pulling it off the showroom floor is that I asked for a wrench...pulled that *#%!$*& front plate bracket off and haven't had a plate since. THEN, they opened the doors and drove out with a big smile.
About the only cops that will actually stop you for them are the ones who have nothing else better to do: Constables, DPS, Highway Patrol.
They tried to pass the red light camera law earlier this year but it was shot down. Big issue is the "gray area" where to decide where they can actually give a ticket for actually running it or someone just stepping out to the intersection a bit to make a "right on red"....
They'll try again soon I'm sure...it's Texas.
I've had my CLS since 08/11/02 (manufactured 07/22/02) and first thing before pulling it off the showroom floor is that I asked for a wrench...pulled that *#%!$*& front plate bracket off and haven't had a plate since. THEN, they opened the doors and drove out with a big smile.
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Cruising in ATL!!
damn.. that sux... the first thing I did after picking up my car at the dealer was to get t hat front plate off my bumper... finally something to be thankful living in ATL, GA...haha
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I'm going to leave it off until I get a ticket. It's not a big deal if you get one here. You put on the plate and go to CHP and pay a small fine. It's the first time I've been stopped for it in a long time.
I just don't like the way it sticks out so far. Kills the lines around the front.
I just don't like the way it sticks out so far. Kills the lines around the front.
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out in Newport Beach I got stopped for not having an actual license plate on my car. Instead, I had a plate on that said "K-9 Unit". I didn't get a ticket or warning or anything. They just used it as an excuse to pull me over to see if I was drunk. Then they let me go on my merry way.
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In Alberta:
Good: front plate got scraped a little over 10 years ago
Bad: red light cameras work with the rear plate
Good: front plate got scraped a little over 10 years ago
Bad: red light cameras work with the rear plate
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I bought my car, used, with no front plate bracket on it. I put the license plate on the dash board, though, so there is 'something' for the cameras to take photos of. If I get stopped, Then I will buy a front bracket, but they are just so damn ugly on this car.
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I know your pain.
I took a bandsaw to mine and cut off the bottom and top portions of the plate so it would fit between the top and bottom lip of the lower grille. So far no harrassments.
I took a bandsaw to mine and cut off the bottom and top portions of the plate so it would fit between the top and bottom lip of the lower grille. So far no harrassments.
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I took a bandsaw to mine and cut off the bottom and top portions of the plate so it would fit between the top and bottom lip of the lower grille. So far no harrassments.
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Originally Posted by RBLIVN
This is just to let any of you guys that live in Los Angeles know that the city is cracking down on not having a front license plate. I was stopped yesterday and warned. The cop said because of all the intersection red light cameras they are putting up they are going to start writing tickets on not having a plate. I go through about 3 or 4 cities on the way to work and I think it is only L.A. that is messing with it.
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this is what i do, i purposely bend my front lic plate and put it in the trunk along with the screws and bracket nesseary to mount them. And when i get pull over for no front plate, i show him the bend plate and tell the cop that hit a high curb. Got pulled over once for the plate and taht was the exact reason i used and the cop just said just get it fix
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i took off my front plate too and i went to go kick it at west LA right by UCLA, and when i come back to my car i got a $25 ticket for not having a plate. Damn west la is so damn stingy about everything there. I never had to go to a chp office or anything like that tho. I just mailed it in by check, and i still haven't put it back on. Only time i will ever put it on is if i ever go back to west la
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i had them leave it off the car from the dealer. been pulled over for speeding, illegal turn etc. and just get a "unclear plate" ticket-$54-and im on my way. beats points and a surcharge on my insurance. i'll never put it on, looks horrible
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Originally Posted by falabarce
Texas has juggled around with the idea of enforcing or not enforcing it the front plate law.
About the only cops that will actually stop you for them are the ones who have nothing else better to do: Constables, DPS, Highway Patrol.
They tried to pass the red light camera law earlier this year but it was shot down. Big issue is the "gray area" where to decide where they can actually give a ticket for actually running it or someone just stepping out to the intersection a bit to make a "right on red"....
They'll try again soon I'm sure...it's Texas.
I've had my CLS since 08/11/02 (manufactured 07/22/02) and first thing before pulling it off the showroom floor is that I asked for a wrench...pulled that *#%!$*& front plate bracket off and haven't had a plate since. THEN, they opened the doors and drove out with a big smile.![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
About the only cops that will actually stop you for them are the ones who have nothing else better to do: Constables, DPS, Highway Patrol.
They tried to pass the red light camera law earlier this year but it was shot down. Big issue is the "gray area" where to decide where they can actually give a ticket for actually running it or someone just stepping out to the intersection a bit to make a "right on red"....
They'll try again soon I'm sure...it's Texas.
I've had my CLS since 08/11/02 (manufactured 07/22/02) and first thing before pulling it off the showroom floor is that I asked for a wrench...pulled that *#%!$*& front plate bracket off and haven't had a plate since. THEN, they opened the doors and drove out with a big smile.
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i dunno where u live at g but in houston they got red light cameras everywhere...im just sayin tho...i took my front plate off too...aint been bothered
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i've been worried also so this is what i'm gonna do...i still don't like having a front plate at all but this looks better then mounted on the bumper...i haven't done it yet but from hellashook's instructions..it's easy... https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168750
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Got pulled over for speeding and got a fix it tik for no front plate (not for speeding). I put the plate on and i've been trying to find a cop just hanging around to sign off so i can avoid the cost of going down to the courthouse or chp.
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Originally Posted by headersplus
Got pulled over for speeding and got a fix it tik for no front plate (not for speeding). I put the plate on and i've been trying to find a cop just hanging around to sign off so i can avoid the cost of going down to the courthouse or chp.
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Originally Posted by CLRida
i dunno where u live at g but in houston they got red light cameras everywhere...im just sayin tho...i took my front plate off too...aint been bothered
This is the latest on it:
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3077692
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Originally Posted by RBLIVN
This is just to let any of you guys that live in Los Angeles know that the city is cracking down on not having a front license plate. I was stopped yesterday and warned. The cop said because of all the intersection red light cameras they are putting up they are going to start writing tickets on not having a plate. I go through about 3 or 4 cities on the way to work and I think it is only L.A. that is messing with it.
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Originally Posted by KavexTrax
Actually quite the opposite would be needed...
http://www.krylonindustrial.com/inde...7334019d1f7a01
Low reflective properties is what youre searching for.
http://www.krylonindustrial.com/inde...7334019d1f7a01
Low reflective properties is what youre searching for.
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Originally Posted by falabarce
I'm in Seabrook and drive to Greenway Plaza every day. They have the cameras installed but they can't use them for tickets. Right now they're only used for "observations"...
This is the latest on it:
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3077692
This is the latest on it:
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3077692
seabrook huh...im in clear lake...u shold holla at ya boy mayne
and i didnt know that...guess i can still run red lights
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I'll tell you what. I can't stand the front tag and I will do everything to avoid it. I am now stationed in Maryland, but since I'm from Atlanta I make a concious effort to keep my cars registered there. The only trade off is time and a higher tag fee. Oh well.
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Originally Posted by CLRida
seabrook huh...im in clear lake...u shold holla at ya boy mayne
and i didnt know that...guess i can still run red lights![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
and i didnt know that...guess i can still run red lights
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Originally Posted by falabarce
Clear Lake eh? Hmm...perhaps we have run across each other. I'm in an '01 Aegean Blue CL-S.
nah im kiddin....Silver 98 CL...id know if id seen u b4 cuz id remember seenin that car
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i feel for you guys that need to have the front plate on your CL...it looks HORRIBLE on the front bumper!
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One good thing about Texas...
Originally Posted by agranado
I got screwed... the asshat who owned my first gen before me had a front liscence plate... now ive got two screws and darker paint where it used to be..
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Of course, a front plate on ANY car still looks like crappola....but oh well....whatchagonnado...
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I saw a hottie today driving a '02 silver type S with chrome rims and no front licence plate. I wish she would have pulled over and told me if she had gotten any tickets. That's it, I'm pulling mine off today.
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Colorado- what is the fine? Anyone know?
I pulled mine off and haven't been bothered about it.... yet (knock on wood). Unfortunately there is a scratch on the paint from where it was but since it's Nighthawk Black you really don't notice it. I'm still thinking of putting it back on tho. It just looks like poo with it on.
I pulled mine off and haven't been bothered about it.... yet (knock on wood). Unfortunately there is a scratch on the paint from where it was but since it's Nighthawk Black you really don't notice it. I'm still thinking of putting it back on tho. It just looks like poo with it on.
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