The guy must have been having a bad day..or was bored 
oh nooooooooooooooooooo
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I can't figure out why people who know that a front plate is required still blame a police officer for giving them a ticket. I'd wager a well-educated guess that someone who receives a ticket for distracted driving would also feel it's a waste of time.
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You should have said "I'm embarrassed Officer. Not because you lawfully pulled me over for the absence of a front plate, but solely by the looks of that ridiculous clown car you pulled me over with. Can you at least go park it somewhere else while we settle our business? Its rather humiliating for me, I can only imagine how you feel riding around in it all day."
See how that works out. Hahaha
See how that works out. Hahaha
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Put on the plate, no more problem.
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Toque did a clever paint job and license plate trim job using a clear bumper cover. I'd provide a link but his site is down atm for some reason.
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Who is Torque ?
So far so good ... no tickets for me...
Toque
Here ya go......
http://www.toquez06.com/plate.html
http://www.toquez06.com/plate.html
Toque
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Yeah sorry..I meant Toque...I was going by memory
I was on my way to my first car show.. He pulled out his law book and it said you werent allowed to modify, bend or alter your front # plate.
No stickers either...When I pointed out that under those guidelines I couldnt fit a plate he suggested I build some brackets.
When I pointed out he really was just being a $#%@! he got his knickers in a twist and called backup...another cop car arrived on the scene.
He didnt know I wandered across the road to take the photo..
fine $130
It was an old guy who thought he was the man.. He was just doing his job I agree...and I was meant to have a plate, that I agree... but I think he was having a bad day and wanted to share it.
I was on my way to my first car show.. He pulled out his law book and it said you werent allowed to modify, bend or alter your front # plate.
No stickers either...When I pointed out that under those guidelines I couldnt fit a plate he suggested I build some brackets.
When I pointed out he really was just being a $#%@! he got his knickers in a twist and called backup...another cop car arrived on the scene.
He didnt know I wandered across the road to take the photo..
fine $130
It was an old guy who thought he was the man.. He was just doing his job I agree...and I was meant to have a plate, that I agree... but I think he was having a bad day and wanted to share it.
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These things are such BS in any country...
Please spare me the "doing his job" BS too....I wonder how many people he past doing 1 mile over the speed limit and didn't pull them....geez....
Like he'd be able to read your front plate if you were speeding by him....
Another little man with a badge....
Please spare me the "doing his job" BS too....I wonder how many people he past doing 1 mile over the speed limit and didn't pull them....geez....
Like he'd be able to read your front plate if you were speeding by him....
Another little man with a badge....
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When I pulled up at the 4-way sign and he's just sitting there before I reach it, almost like he's goading me in to not yielding so I wave him through. He swings around lights me up and the first thing he says is "is this your car?"
And then starts mocking me. Yeah that young cop can go flip himself. Some cops are good but definitely not all. Maybe he can save my life some day or something whatever.
Edit: The funny thing is literally 2 minutes earlier I got some young punk ricers revving at me. Lol positive karma there, and why do all the ricers look the same?
And then starts mocking me. Yeah that young cop can go flip himself. Some cops are good but definitely not all. Maybe he can save my life some day or something whatever.
Edit: The funny thing is literally 2 minutes earlier I got some young punk ricers revving at me. Lol positive karma there, and why do all the ricers look the same?
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Sorry to hear that Outlawtorn. I believe a front plate makes our cars look like it has rat teeth. I've asked this before, why is it required on a car, but not on a motorcycle????? 
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Oldtimer
I couldn't agree more. I've been driving now for nearly 50 years. When I purchased my Corvette 14 years ago I was well aware that Illinois requires two license plates. I made a cognizant decision not to display a front plate because I don't like the look, knowing full-well what the consequences could be.
The BS in this country today is created by adults (key word) who knowingly (another key word) make decisions that impact their lives, and then blame someone else for their woes. There's a very simple solution to this problem and we (myself included) all know what it is.
The BS in this country today is created by adults (key word) who knowingly (another key word) make decisions that impact their lives, and then blame someone else for their woes. There's a very simple solution to this problem and we (myself included) all know what it is.
Drifting
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Here in North Carolina we are all dangerous criminals as none of us are required to have front plates! Heck, we even carry concealed hand guns! It's down right un safe here, That's why we have a low crime rate. The hard core criminals are afraid of us!
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We've been complaining for years, and have had legislation in play but it keeps getting shot down.
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It is a complete waste of time and tax payer dollars. It is nothing more than tax collecting.