ALMOST got dinged for smog
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They're considered "Limited use" plates. So technically you're ONLY supposed to drive the car for parades, exhibitions, club events, shows, etc. They also only let a few cars per year have them.
Cops, however, don't care how your car is registered as long as the tags are current. What's he gonna do? Follow you to make sure you're going where you say you're going? That'd be a great waste of taxpayer dollars wouldn't it?
Cops, however, don't care how your car is registered as long as the tags are current. What's he gonna do? Follow you to make sure you're going where you say you're going? That'd be a great waste of taxpayer dollars wouldn't it?
I did check it out when I got back to the station (now out of professional curiousity) and there are very stringent requirements pertaining to use of those plates. There was no car show anywhere around that day and this guy was just probably exercising his Vette. Good for him!!! I could care less about something like that (especially on a beautiful shark) but unfortunately there are a few cops who do care so someone might want to be careful before just throwing those plates on their ride. I saw his Vette a couple months ago and it had standard issue plates on it.
Last edited by pchmotoho; Sep 26, 2007 at 04:30 AM. Reason: add on info
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I've noticed at local rod shows,hardly anyone using them....
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I am a cop and I saw a beautiful 71 (same year I have) parked in Malibu which had historical plates. I was checking the car out when the owner came out. I asked him about the historical plates (I was curious from a personal not a professional view) and this guy started to get nervous when that subject came up. I could care less if they rightfully belonged on the car or not.
I did check it out when I got back to the station (now out of professional curiousity) and there are very stringent requirements pertaining to use of those plates. There was no car show anywhere around that day and this guy was just probably exercising his Vette. Good for him!!! I could care less about something like that (especially on a beautiful shark) but unfortunately there are a few cops who do care so someone might want to be careful before just throwing those plates on their ride. I saw his Vette a couple months ago and it had standard issue plates on it.
I did check it out when I got back to the station (now out of professional curiousity) and there are very stringent requirements pertaining to use of those plates. There was no car show anywhere around that day and this guy was just probably exercising his Vette. Good for him!!! I could care less about something like that (especially on a beautiful shark) but unfortunately there are a few cops who do care so someone might want to be careful before just throwing those plates on their ride. I saw his Vette a couple months ago and it had standard issue plates on it.
BTW....It's great to get a cops perspective on these issues....Thanks....and also, I wish I had a '71!....gp
