Front License Plate Law - TX
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Front License Plate Law - TX
Sorry if this is a repost, but it looks like this is on the docket for Sept 1st 2013.
Sure hope it passes!
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/Search/...ighlightType=1
Sure hope it passes!
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/Search/...ighlightType=1
I've gotten two tickets dismissed by making a special bracket using a bolt welded to a plate & screwed to tow hook hole...took pic with my phone & when I showed to prosecutor she said "ohh that's clever"lol. ..
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^here are the laws that WILL take in effect Sunday, September the 1st.
Take notice of HB 625:
It clarifies that the penalty for operating a vehicle on a public highway without displaying the two license plates assigned to the vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.
However, I am a lawbreaker and will not be running a front plate.
Originally Posted by DPS website
News Release August 29, 2013 New Traffic, Criminal Laws Take Effect Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today highlighted notable traffic and criminal laws that go into effect on Sept. 1, 2013.
“As a result of these new provisions, Texans now have additional protection while traveling our roadways, and individuals who disregard our laws will face tougher penalties for a variety of crimes,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “DPS encourages all residents to educate themselves about the laws affecting their lives and to do their part in keeping Texas safe.”
Please note that the following is not a comprehensive list of all new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.
HB 347 expands the current limitations on wireless communication device (cell phone) use in an active school crossing zone to include the property of a public elementary, middle, or junior high school for which a local authority has designated a school crossing zone. The use will only be restricted during the time a reduced speed limit is in effect for the school crossing zone. Further, it will not apply to vehicles that are stopped, or drivers using a hands-free device or making an emergency call.
HB 1174 amends current statute to increase the minimum fines for the misdemeanor offense of passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading children. The minimum fine increases from $200 to $500, and the maximum fine for such an offense increases from $1,000 to $1,250. The bill also enhances the penalty for a second or subsequent conviction of that offense committed within five years to a misdemeanor punishable by a minimum fine of $1,000 and a maximum fine of $2,000.
SB 181 allows a motor vehicle operator the option of using a wireless communication device (such as a cell phone) to display motor vehicle financial responsibility (proof of insurance) information as evidence of financial responsibility. The display does not constitute effective consent for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to access the contents of the wireless communication device except to view the financial responsibility information. *This bill is effective immediately.
SB 510 requires drivers to move over or slow down (as required depending on the roadway) when approaching a stationary Texas Department of Transportation vehicle with its lights activated and not separated from the roadway by a traffic-control device. This provision expands the state's Move Over/Slow Down law, which already requires drivers to yield to tow trucks, police, fire and emergency vehicles. Violators would commit a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of up to $200; punishable by a fine of $500 if property damage occurs; or a Class B misdemeanor if the violation results in bodily damage.
HB 625 clarifies that the penalty for operating a vehicle on a public highway without displaying the two license plates assigned to the vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.
HB 3668 amends current statute to require the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results or is reasonably likely to result in the injury or death of a person to immediately determine whether a person is involved in the accident, and if so, whether the person requires aid, in addition to other existing statutory requirements.
SB 275 increases the penalty for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person and failing to render aid from a third-degree felony to a second-degree felony. A second degree felony carries a punishment of two to 20 years in prison and an optional fine not to exceed $10,000, whereas a third degree felony carries a penalty of two to 10 years in prison and an optional fine not to exceed $10,000.
HB 1284 increases the penalty for the offense of initiating, communicating or circulating a false report of an emergency (such as a bomb threat) involving an institution of higher education from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony. *This bill is effective immediately.
HB 124 adds Salvia divinorum (unless unharvested and growing in its natural state) – including all parts of the plant, seeds and extracts from a part of the plant – to Penalty Group 3 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
HB 2637 provides that an individual fraudulently using identifying information to avoid registering as a sex offender to be punished at the next highest degree felony.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today highlighted notable traffic and criminal laws that go into effect on Sept. 1, 2013.
“As a result of these new provisions, Texans now have additional protection while traveling our roadways, and individuals who disregard our laws will face tougher penalties for a variety of crimes,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “DPS encourages all residents to educate themselves about the laws affecting their lives and to do their part in keeping Texas safe.”
Please note that the following is not a comprehensive list of all new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.
HB 347 expands the current limitations on wireless communication device (cell phone) use in an active school crossing zone to include the property of a public elementary, middle, or junior high school for which a local authority has designated a school crossing zone. The use will only be restricted during the time a reduced speed limit is in effect for the school crossing zone. Further, it will not apply to vehicles that are stopped, or drivers using a hands-free device or making an emergency call.
HB 1174 amends current statute to increase the minimum fines for the misdemeanor offense of passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading children. The minimum fine increases from $200 to $500, and the maximum fine for such an offense increases from $1,000 to $1,250. The bill also enhances the penalty for a second or subsequent conviction of that offense committed within five years to a misdemeanor punishable by a minimum fine of $1,000 and a maximum fine of $2,000.
SB 181 allows a motor vehicle operator the option of using a wireless communication device (such as a cell phone) to display motor vehicle financial responsibility (proof of insurance) information as evidence of financial responsibility. The display does not constitute effective consent for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to access the contents of the wireless communication device except to view the financial responsibility information. *This bill is effective immediately.
SB 510 requires drivers to move over or slow down (as required depending on the roadway) when approaching a stationary Texas Department of Transportation vehicle with its lights activated and not separated from the roadway by a traffic-control device. This provision expands the state's Move Over/Slow Down law, which already requires drivers to yield to tow trucks, police, fire and emergency vehicles. Violators would commit a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of up to $200; punishable by a fine of $500 if property damage occurs; or a Class B misdemeanor if the violation results in bodily damage.
HB 625 clarifies that the penalty for operating a vehicle on a public highway without displaying the two license plates assigned to the vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.
HB 3668 amends current statute to require the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results or is reasonably likely to result in the injury or death of a person to immediately determine whether a person is involved in the accident, and if so, whether the person requires aid, in addition to other existing statutory requirements.
SB 275 increases the penalty for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person and failing to render aid from a third-degree felony to a second-degree felony. A second degree felony carries a punishment of two to 20 years in prison and an optional fine not to exceed $10,000, whereas a third degree felony carries a penalty of two to 10 years in prison and an optional fine not to exceed $10,000.
HB 1284 increases the penalty for the offense of initiating, communicating or circulating a false report of an emergency (such as a bomb threat) involving an institution of higher education from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony. *This bill is effective immediately.
HB 124 adds Salvia divinorum (unless unharvested and growing in its natural state) – including all parts of the plant, seeds and extracts from a part of the plant – to Penalty Group 3 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
HB 2637 provides that an individual fraudulently using identifying information to avoid registering as a sex offender to be punished at the next highest degree felony.
It clarifies that the penalty for operating a vehicle on a public highway without displaying the two license plates assigned to the vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.
However, I am a lawbreaker and will not be running a front plate.
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^here are the laws that WILL take in effect Sunday, September the 1st.
Take notice of HB 625:
It clarifies that the penalty for operating a vehicle on a public highway without displaying the two license plates assigned to the vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.
However, I am a lawbreaker and will not be running a front plate.
Take notice of HB 625:
It clarifies that the penalty for operating a vehicle on a public highway without displaying the two license plates assigned to the vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.
However, I am a lawbreaker and will not be running a front plate.
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Moarrrr on what has been mentioned above:
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?se...ate&id=9223376
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?se...ate&id=9223376
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The only thing that has changed in recent years ,is that they changed "one at front and one at rear" to "one at front most and one at rear most" to prevent people from putting them in their windows and underneath the bumper on the airdam
not only up front but The FURTHEST point on front of the car. So it can't be displayed on your windshield for all you out there who do this.
Wait, what?
How is it that in all my years of driving, never once with a front plate (as well as me seeing almost no one with a front plate either) have I never been stopped for it? Also, all the times I have been stopped for other reasons, why was it never mentioned to me by the officer?
I am just baffled by why I always heard we don't need a front plate in Tx, as well as the fact that I, or anyone I know really, doesn't have a front plate and no one I know has ever heard a word about it, and then read this.
I will not put on a front plate until I am told I have to
How is it that in all my years of driving, never once with a front plate (as well as me seeing almost no one with a front plate either) have I never been stopped for it? Also, all the times I have been stopped for other reasons, why was it never mentioned to me by the officer?
I am just baffled by why I always heard we don't need a front plate in Tx, as well as the fact that I, or anyone I know really, doesn't have a front plate and no one I know has ever heard a word about it, and then read this.
I will not put on a front plate until I am told I have to
Last edited by whoismiked; Sep 17, 2013 at 08:35 AM.
Wait, what?
How is it that in all my years of driving, never once with a front plate (as well as me seeing almost no one with a front plate either) have I never been stopped for it? Also, all the times I have been stopped for other reasons, why was it never mentioned to me by the officer?
I am just baffled by why I always heard we don't need a front plate in Tx, as well as the fact that I, or anyone I know really, doesn't have a front plate and no one I know has ever heard a word about it, and then read this.
I will not put on a front plate until I am told I have to
How is it that in all my years of driving, never once with a front plate (as well as me seeing almost no one with a front plate either) have I never been stopped for it? Also, all the times I have been stopped for other reasons, why was it never mentioned to me by the officer?
I am just baffled by why I always heard we don't need a front plate in Tx, as well as the fact that I, or anyone I know really, doesn't have a front plate and no one I know has ever heard a word about it, and then read this.
I will not put on a front plate until I am told I have to
the only time, ive been stopped for no front plate, is when Im coming home from a bar.
its like a license plate bulb out, they're just checking to see if you are drunk...
also, if you carry 'leafy substances', its just one more thing for them to pull you over for.
I dont run a front plate.
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so it says 'public highway'...I'm curious if this could get a ticket dismissed for a license plate ticket issued in a residential neighborhood...I had this happen in a neighborhood recently. I went ahead and got a front plate installed, took a pic, got it dismissed for $10 + my time so it wasn't a big deal (then removed front plate again!), but the wording makes it seem like it only applies to 'highways', not roadways...
Wait, what?
How is it that in all my years of driving, never once with a front plate (as well as me seeing almost no one with a front plate either) have I never been stopped for it? Also, all the times I have been stopped for other reasons, why was it never mentioned to me by the officer?
I am just baffled by why I always heard we don't need a front plate in Tx, as well as the fact that I, or anyone I know really, doesn't have a front plate and no one I know has ever heard a word about it, and then read this.
I will not put on a front plate until I am told I have to
How is it that in all my years of driving, never once with a front plate (as well as me seeing almost no one with a front plate either) have I never been stopped for it? Also, all the times I have been stopped for other reasons, why was it never mentioned to me by the officer?
I am just baffled by why I always heard we don't need a front plate in Tx, as well as the fact that I, or anyone I know really, doesn't have a front plate and no one I know has ever heard a word about it, and then read this.
I will not put on a front plate until I am told I have to
I did get pull over just for no front plates about 2 months ago, but that was because I went thru a small town.
dont know about dallas, but HPD has WAAAY more important matters to deal with than harassing some one for a front plate.
the only time, ive been stopped for no front plate, is when Im coming home from a bar.
its like a license plate bulb out, they're just checking to see if you are drunk...
also, if you carry 'leafy substances', its just one more thing for them to pull you over for.
I dont run a front plate.
the only time, ive been stopped for no front plate, is when Im coming home from a bar.
its like a license plate bulb out, they're just checking to see if you are drunk...
also, if you carry 'leafy substances', its just one more thing for them to pull you over for.
I dont run a front plate.
Cops wont really pull you over for running no front plates (unless they really want to), but most of the time they pull you over because you made an illegal turn, failure to yield, etc; then that is when they get you for that infraction plus anything else they may want to write up for i.e. no front plates.
I did get pull over just for no front plates about 2 months ago, but that was because I went thru a small town.
I did get pull over just for no front plates about 2 months ago, but that was because I went thru a small town.
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My opinion has and always will be that the cosmetic appeal far outweighs any fines that may be associated with it. In the past 5 years Ive been pulled over 4 times...each time the cops walked to the front of my car and turned back to me and said "you know you're supposed to have a front license plate" I say "yes sir" and thats it. Maybe its because I have a CHL and have had one for 15 years......maybe its because Im prior military and they see my USAA Insurance card......i have no fucking idea.....maybe Im just lucky.
Either way Im not putting one on. Look at oncoming trafffic and you'll see every other car isnt running one. If you get pulled over for speeding just go ahead and be prepared to answer why you dont have one and pray they'll be nice about it.
Either way Im not putting one on. Look at oncoming trafffic and you'll see every other car isnt running one. If you get pulled over for speeding just go ahead and be prepared to answer why you dont have one and pray they'll be nice about it.
.. been doing that for 11 years . has a cop asked me about it yes . but none have pushed the issue . maybe because im in little texarkana
Don't try to go on any post without a front plate, otherwise douchebag gate guards will give you a hard time and some won't even let you in. I was going to the hospital on Ft. Sam for a hernia and the guy was giving me shit about it. I was like "dude I got a fucking hernia I'll put the plate on when I get home but I need medical attention". Get off your damn high horse
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I've been stopped at the gate several times and by off base LE as well. Either I press the remote while they're approaching the car or while I'm talking to them. I apologize that I forgot to pop it up. I've gotten all kinds of comments!
- Did that come with the car?
- Yep there it is!
- My bad!
It was a small investment that has paid off. Hidden motorized plate, well worth the cost.
- Did that come with the car?
- Yep there it is!
- My bad!
It was a small investment that has paid off. Hidden motorized plate, well worth the cost.
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So I recently took off my front plate and I live in Houston so I'm not too worried. The only thing I'm worried about is the drive to Austin via I10/71. I make it every few weeks and I was wondering if anybody had any trouble with police in the smaller towns like Ellinger/La Grange/Bastrop? If anything I was considering putting on my plate when I go to Austin.. Opinions?
So I recently took off my front plate and I live in Houston so I'm not too worried. The only thing I'm worried about is the drive to Austin via I10/71. I make it every few weeks and I was wondering if anybody had any trouble with police in the smaller towns like Ellinger/La Grange/Bastrop? If anything I was considering putting on my plate when I go to Austin.. Opinions?
Or you can just buy my remote hide away plate
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