Front License Plate Ticket???
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Front License Plate Ticket???
Ok, so it's been about 2 years since I've gotten one of these; and at that time, it was a $10 fix-it-ticket down in Los Angeles.
I now live in Santa Barbara, so I don't know if there's different rules or what not up here. So the other day, I go to my car which was parked in town, and there was a ticket on my window. It was for not having a front license plate, and the ticket was for $275!!!....WTF?
I bought this car about 3 months ago, however the guy I bought it from said that he lost the front plate, and I never bothered to get a new one at the DMV. From what I'm told, they can't issue me a new plate, and that I'd have to get a new plate # issued to me. Therefore, I would need to replace the rear as well.
So my question here is: What can I do? Is there any way around this? I can't be stuck w/ a $275 ticket for this - I can't afford that shit. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I now live in Santa Barbara, so I don't know if there's different rules or what not up here. So the other day, I go to my car which was parked in town, and there was a ticket on my window. It was for not having a front license plate, and the ticket was for $275!!!....WTF?
I bought this car about 3 months ago, however the guy I bought it from said that he lost the front plate, and I never bothered to get a new one at the DMV. From what I'm told, they can't issue me a new plate, and that I'd have to get a new plate # issued to me. Therefore, I would need to replace the rear as well.
So my question here is: What can I do? Is there any way around this? I can't be stuck w/ a $275 ticket for this - I can't afford that shit. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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$275 for not having a front license plate?!?!?
Good lord! I would find out if it's a fix it ticket at first. And then I would run down to the DMV and get a front plate put on in a hurry. My wallet cowered in fear as I was reading your post!
Good lord! I would find out if it's a fix it ticket at first. And then I would run down to the DMV and get a front plate put on in a hurry. My wallet cowered in fear as I was reading your post!
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Damn, I thought a no-license plate ticket in San Francisco was expensive ($100).
I got a ticket for 24 miles over the limit for $200 that's still cheaper.
That's got to be a city ordinance or something in Santa Barbara.
I got a ticket for 24 miles over the limit for $200 that's still cheaper.
That's got to be a city ordinance or something in Santa Barbara.
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Correct it and go to court, the judge will/should adjust it for you.
My buddy got a window tint and no front plate ticket in Ontario a little while ago and it was $375
My buddy got a window tint and no front plate ticket in Ontario a little while ago and it was $375
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Damn, I thought a no-license plate ticket in San Francisco was expensive ($100).
I got a ticket for 24 miles over the limit for $200 that's still cheaper.
That's got to be a city ordinance or something in Santa Barbara.
I got a ticket for 24 miles over the limit for $200 that's still cheaper.
That's got to be a city ordinance or something in Santa Barbara.
shit its 100 in SF? i always thought it was 25 but that was from a Road and Track clip about LA drivers not getting tagged by the red light camera because they didnt have a front plate so the cops just wrote a bunch of fix-it-tickets instead.
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i haven't taken my front plate off even though i am in nashville now. i leave it on because i find that people back into me and it hits the plate instead of the body
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thanks clpower
EDIT: Quick question:
When you purchase a used car, do the plates transfer over? Or is the new owner supposed to get new plates?
So when I go to the DMV today to get a front plate, what do I tell them?
EDIT: Quick question:
When you purchase a used car, do the plates transfer over? Or is the new owner supposed to get new plates?
So when I go to the DMV today to get a front plate, what do I tell them?
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
aight, so don't tell them about getting a ticket, or having it stolen?
Thanks again bro
Thanks again bro
tell them about the ticket, then keep the documentation from the DMV about ordering a new one. Take all that with you on your court date
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Originally Posted by CLpower
tell them about the ticket, then keep the documentation from the DMV about ordering a new one. Take all that with you on your court date
and if you have pictures of the car prior to buying it (if you found it online) that could help your case if it shows it without front plates.
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
Ok, so it's been about 2 years since I've gotten one of these; and at that time, it was a $10 fix-it-ticket down in Los Angeles.
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`John
That was before they said that they would not raise the taxes.
So, no tax means they will get your $ somewhere else.
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UPDATE
I just got back from the DMV. They told me I had to surrender my current plate to them, and I'd get 2 new plates for $22. So I went outsie and took off the plate and brought it in (it seemed kinda thick, but I didn't think much of it). I got called up and gave them my plate. The guy inspected it for a second, and started prying away at the plate. Next thing I know, there's 2 plates in his hands.
He then goes on and tells me to just get it put on, and bring it to the local Police station and have them write it off for $10. Ain't that some shit?
BTW, my ticket doesn't have a court date on it. All it had was a price for the ticket, and an envelope to mail in the cash.
I just got back from the DMV. They told me I had to surrender my current plate to them, and I'd get 2 new plates for $22. So I went outsie and took off the plate and brought it in (it seemed kinda thick, but I didn't think much of it). I got called up and gave them my plate. The guy inspected it for a second, and started prying away at the plate. Next thing I know, there's 2 plates in his hands.
He then goes on and tells me to just get it put on, and bring it to the local Police station and have them write it off for $10. Ain't that some shit?
BTW, my ticket doesn't have a court date on it. All it had was a price for the ticket, and an envelope to mail in the cash.
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
UPDATE
I just got back from the DMV. They told me I had to surrender my current plate to them, and I'd get 2 new plates for $22. So I went outsie and took off the plate and brought it in (it seemed kinda thick, but I didn't think much of it). I got called up and gave them my plate. The guy inspected it for a second, and started prying away at the plate. Next thing I know, there's 2 plates in his hands.
He then goes on and tells me to just get it put on, and bring it to the local Police station and have them write it off for $10. Ain't that some shit?
BTW, my ticket doesn't have a court date on it. All it had was a price for the ticket, and an envelope to mail in the cash.
I just got back from the DMV. They told me I had to surrender my current plate to them, and I'd get 2 new plates for $22. So I went outsie and took off the plate and brought it in (it seemed kinda thick, but I didn't think much of it). I got called up and gave them my plate. The guy inspected it for a second, and started prying away at the plate. Next thing I know, there's 2 plates in his hands.
He then goes on and tells me to just get it put on, and bring it to the local Police station and have them write it off for $10. Ain't that some shit?
BTW, my ticket doesn't have a court date on it. All it had was a price for the ticket, and an envelope to mail in the cash.
funny thing is for the last 3 years i've been searching for my front plate and couldn't find it. (for fear in case i ever got this ticket). I never could find the plate and I looked everywhere in the house.
my registration came up and i got my new sticker. I took my plate off to clean off the old sticker and sure enough there was the other license plate stuck behind the other.
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Originally Posted by slyraskal
funny thing is for the last 3 years i've been searching for my front plate and couldn't find it. (for fear in case i ever got this ticket). I never could find the plate and I looked everywhere in the house.
my registration came up and i got my new sticker. I took my plate off to clean off the old sticker and sure enough there was the other license plate stuck behind the other.
okay okay, I have to play idiot too. So I got my plates for the GTO today, I open it up and am like "wtf, there is only one plate". I couldn't believe it. Finally I was about to walk up to the office and call the dealership that sent it to me. I threw the plate on my desk and it some how morphed into two
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the judge in santa barbara county is pretty cool. shes understands that SB county has some crazy cops and laws, shes pretty lenient so just be nice and explain your situation
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Originally Posted by Trojanman750
the judge in santa barbara county is pretty cool. shes understands that SB county has some crazy cops and laws, shes pretty lenient so just be nice and explain your situation
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theres one judge who handles traffic cases, theres other judges for other stuff but all the smaller stuff like traffic, mips, open containers, urinating in public go through her
her names talmany or something like that
her names talmany or something like that
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one thing I hate about WA State is, they require front license plate. The three cars I've owned, I've never sported them, been stopped multiple times in all, but only ONE ticket, I was so pissed, it was $95. They always give warnings, well usually. It's also a stupid excuse to pull you over too. It's like don't waste my time.
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This reminds me of the Monty Python Cat License, where the "Ministry of Housing" guy stratches off the word "dog" and pencils in "cat". So, is anyone passing through town is a potential victim, too? Perhaps everyone could just do one up on their computer, because it's just the number they want really. Isn't it?
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so, what's the deal with front license plates? I live in LA - Cali...
i want to take my front license plate off. is this legal? what if i just put it on my windshield. i've seen that done a few times. what's the deal?? someone clarify the law, please..
i want to take my front license plate off. is this legal? what if i just put it on my windshield. i've seen that done a few times. what's the deal?? someone clarify the law, please..
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I got ticket with 3 violations; front windows tint, no front plate, no registration and fine was over $400.
I got 2 of them signed off (front plate, and registration) and fine reduced to $10 for 2 violations and I don't know how much it'll be for front windows tint.
I got 2 of them signed off (front plate, and registration) and fine reduced to $10 for 2 violations and I don't know how much it'll be for front windows tint.
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Originally Posted by the_Osk
so, what's the deal with front license plates? I live in LA - Cali...
i want to take my front license plate off. is this legal? what if i just put it on my windshield. i've seen that done a few times. what's the deal?? someone clarify the law, please..
i want to take my front license plate off. is this legal? what if i just put it on my windshield. i've seen that done a few times. what's the deal?? someone clarify the law, please..
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