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I have the front plate on. I know a few friends here that have received tickets for not having the front plate. At one time the state govt was debating dropping the front plate but so far nothing
I run the aero plate bracket on my 2016. I trim down the bracket to the size of the license plate. Also drilled small holes thru the license plate to loose the screws that hold the bracket to the grill if I want to remove the plate and bracket. No need to give the LEO's another reason to stop me.
I guess that if you choose not to display a front plate, you are inviting a "meeting" with the cops
I guess in my case, they simply haven't responded to my invitation in 44 years.
If they ever do and I get a summons, I will be most polite to the office, thanking him/her for their service to the community and pay the fine.
I don't run a front plate. I've been told that they can't pull you for that now by itself but can cite you if they pull you for another reason. I just like the way my vette looks without it. I'm sure I just jinxed myself by responding to this thread LOL
Do you folks run your cars with the front license plate and license plate holder in place? If not, any interactions with law enforcement about that?
I've run my Corvettes without front license plates since 2012. I've been stopped twice for speeding (verbal warnings only) and have never had the front license plate even mentioned. I've been to Corvette car corrals at COTA and Laguna Seca and observed that at least 95% of the cars did not display a front plate. Same observed at the Ferrari and Lamborginni corrals. The owners manual acknowledges that the front plate holder does interfere with engine cooling and suggests it be removed under track or high heat conditions. I keep my front plate under the passenger seat and and have taped that section on the owners manual to it in case it ever becomes an issue with a LEO. 🚘🚘😊
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11 years in VA with 2 c6's and current c7- never a problem yet having no front plate visible. On the c7 I have a plate bracket that folds under the front and if stopped my plan is to plead forgetfulness since I didn't raise it up after the last wash! Its credible at age 77.
§ 46.2-715. Display of license plates.License plates assigned to a motor vehicle, other than a moped, motorcycle, autocycle, tractor truck, trailer, or semitrailer, or to persons licensed as motor vehicle dealers or transporters of unladen vehicles, shall be attached to the front and the rear of the vehicle. The license plate assigned to a moped, motorcycle, autocycle, trailer, or semitrailer shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. The license plate assigned to a tractor truck shall be attached to the front of the vehicle. The license plates issued to licensed motor vehicle dealers and to persons licensed as transporters of unladen vehicles shall consist of one plate for each set issued and shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle to which it is assigned.
For any summons issued for a violation of this section, the court may, in its discretion, dismiss the summons, where proof of compliance with this section is provided to the court on or before the court date.
Code 1950, § 46-101; 1954, c. 210; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-106; 1972, c. 609; 1974, c. 150; 1989, c. 727; 2013, c. 783; 2014, cc. 53, 256; 2017, c. 670. § 46.2-716. How license plates fastened to vehicle; altering appearance of license plates.A. Every license plate shall be securely fastened to the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to which it is assigned:
1. So as to prevent the plate from swinging,
2. In a position to be clearly visible, and
3. In a condition to be clearly legible.
B. No colored glass, colored plastic, bracket, holder, mounting, frame, or any other type of covering shall be placed, mounted, or installed on, around, or over any license plate if such glass, plastic, bracket, holder, mounting, frame, or other type of covering in any way alters or obscures (i) the alpha-numeric information, (ii) the color of the license plate, (iii) the name or abbreviated name of the state wherein the vehicle is registered, or (iv) any character or characters, decal, stamp, or other device indicating the month or year in which the vehicle's registration expires. No insignia, emblems, or trailer hitches or couplings shall be mounted in such a way as to hide or obscure any portion of the license plate or render any portion of the license plate illegible.
C. The Superintendent may make such regulations as he may deem advisable to enforce the proper mounting and securing of the license plate on the vehicle.
D. For any summons issued for a violation of this section, the court may, in its discretion, dismiss the summons, where proof of compliance with this section is provided to the court on or before the court date.
Code 1950, § 46-102; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-107; 1960, c. 119; 1986, c. 186; 1989, c. 727; 2000, c. 258; 2001, c. 19; 2006, c. 549; 2017, c. 670.
I do have the front plate mounted on the factory aero bracket/plate. I do not mind having the front plate at all. One day I will end up in Florida and I may or may not remove that aero plate. I actually like the look of that factory aero plate without a license plate attached.
That looks good. I removed my large plate holder an hour ago; there's some slight rubbing on the bumper paint along where the top edge of the holder made contact. I don't think it will be too hard to polish out.
I've run my Corvettes without front license plates since 2012. I've been stopped twice for speeding (verbal warnings only) and have never had the front license plate even mentioned. I've been to Corvette car corrals at COTA and Laguna Seca and observed that at least 95% of the cars did not display a front plate. Same observed at the Ferrari and Lamborginni corrals. The owners manual acknowledges that the front plate holder does interfere with engine cooling and suggests it be removed under track or high heat conditions. I keep my front plate under the passenger seat and and have taped that section on the owners manual to it in case it ever becomes an issue with a LEO. 🚘🚘😊
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2017 Owner Manual- "The front license plate bracket or aero panel should be removed for track events and competitive driving to improve engine performance."
Same thing in the 2017 Corvette Track Preparation supplement.
I too seem to recall something about overheating (instead of generic "engine performance") but can't find it in print. Anyone have a copy?
I moved mine over so not blocking the air intake. I found a simple silicone rubber edge trim at an auto parts store. Drilled the plate and then small pilot holes in the center of the chrome trim piece. A couple of SS screws and white plastic screw hiders (Lowes) and there it is. I had read about people hiding that chrome w/ black tape to give the grill a different look. I figure if I ever want to change things, the screw holes are pretty small. But if they bother me, black tape to the rescue.
Question for Virginia C7 owners
