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I live in California where two plates are required, but 75% of the cars don't use the front plate. I don't either. I've ran without front plates on all my cars for over 15 years without being hassled. Now that I mention it, I'll probably get a fix-it ticket tomorrow.
Well i have heard 2 different things for our state-IA. We currently have plate in front window. Watched the vid of how to install front plate. Dont want to do it. Ug
IMHO C5s don't look bad with a front plate, although I'd rather go without, but it's the law in Kalifornia. (and technically my clear cover is illegal too)
It's the law that needs to be changed.
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Sell me your plate filler since ya don't need one!
The local police have never given me a problem in 15 years, but the DPS will pull you over here in a heartbeat and issue a ticket. Therefore, I never take my C5 out of town. You can live here illegally... no problem, but no front plate and you WILL be punished!
it's pity guys, imagine $200k brand new Ferrari that doesnt have a room for plate onthe front, and you have to screw up the car exterior according to the law.
"Law enforcement will oppose doing away with all front plates on all cars. He said they need them mainly for vehicle identification. The law, RCW 46.16.240 requires the front plate.
This is the part I find hilarious when it comes to the Washington State Patrol (WSP) wanting the plate front for vehicle ID. Their "argument" is that they need to see the front plate at any time. That includes (their argument) when a car is driving on a freeway late at night approaching a patrol car. Doesn't make any difference if it's raining or not.
Well, at 3:00 AM on a dark rainy night when a police car is tucked away on a freeway median, a Trooper is just not going to be able to see that front plate.
The real reason the WSP wants a front plate is because the metallic coating on the plate easily reflects radar waves. The 3M company is the sole provider to WA of that coating. And the 3M company is also a heavy contributor to a wide variety of police organizations or groups including the WSP Trooper's Association.
So when WA legislators try to introduce bills that would do away with a front plate, the WSP and the 3M Company works hard to lobby against these bills.
All of this is common knowledge in the WA State DMV and other agencies. WA will never see losing the front plate. I would really like to see the specific text of RCS that states the WSP can decide on what vehicle does not legally have to display a front plate. Those vehicles in the list that are pre '75 can get a specialty vehicle plate. that plate type is issued with just one plate and it never expires.
Has anyone thought about using an electrically retractable front plate? Have it go up when parked but retract when driving automatically. Then if you get pulled over flip the bypass and show the plate telling the cop he must be mistaken and show him the plate clearly present. Problem solved.
Never been bother so far but my license plate is behind the front cover plate just in case. If I get pulled and the cop is an *** I just take the cover plate off and there it is !!!
Has anyone thought about using an electrically retractable front plate? Have it go up when parked but retract when driving automatically. Then if you get pulled over flip the bypass and show the plate telling the cop he must be mistaken and show him the plate clearly present. Problem solved.
Never been bother so far but my license plate is behind the front cover plate just in case. If I get pulled and the cop is an *** I just take the cover plate off and there it is !!!
hm, and it really works for you? how many times was you pulled over?
In 15 years of owning cars I think Ive had two maybe 3 tickets for no front plates. Recently though the troopers on interstate from Houston to Dallas have pulled me over 3 times. All have been warnings.
Now I just keep my plate under the cover and pull it off when I make my trip. Once I arrive in Dallas or back to houston I throw the cover back on.
Fortunately I live in a no front plate state. It would look awful on my C5 and on my ST. however, I like the way the law is written in UTAH. Apparently they can write you for it but you cannot be pulled over solely for not having one.
I was traveling in Washington state a while back and was having lunch with a client. I notice a meter maid fiddling around my car. Wrote me for it. I went to confront her and she insisted I needed one. I pointed out that Arizona doesn't issue a front plate. She said she was sorry but I was in Washington. I ended up having to go to the court. What a colossal waste of time. That's what you get in the liberal people's republic of Washington I guess.
I was traveling in Washington state a while back and was having lunch with a client. I notice a meter maid fiddling around my car. Wrote me for it. I went to confront her and she insisted I needed one. I pointed out that Arizona doesn't issue a front plate. She said she was sorry but I was in Washington. I ended up having to go to the court. What a colossal waste of time. That's what you get in the liberal people's republic of Washington I guess.
I spent many, many years in law enforcement and when I read things like this it makes me angry. Why on God's green earth would someone give you a ticket for no front plate when one isn't required in the state you reside? You are correct. Just a waste of your time.
I often used no front plate as probable cause to stop vehicles, but never issued tickets for it. This topic has seen much debate over the years on the forum. Personally, I don't see that much value to law enforcement to having a front plate. If it's such an important tool, why don't all 50 states mandate it?
On the other hand, it bothers me when people complain about being stopped and getting a ticket for it. I live in a two-plate state and don't know any Corvette owners that aren't aware of the law. I don't have one on my car, but have never been stopped for it. If I ever do get a ticket, I won't complain because I've made the decision not to display one.
it's pity guys, imagine $200k brand new Ferrari that doesnt have a room for plate onthe front, and you have to screw up the car exterior according to the law.
If you can afford that kind of car, you can probably afford to buy the local PD.
08-26-2015, 06:26 PM
