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CanadianCamaro · 07-14-2009, 10:12 PM

Got the same response from the minister.

Garfin - All valid points - but seem to be less valid in the many jurisdictions that don't require front plates. hmmm... Interesting that you just got a warning from the female cop - not sayin' just sayin'.... And I guess it depends on the insurance company, but I've never heard of premiums being affected by minor traffic offences such as this. It would be like your rate going up for a parking ticket. Points, at fault accident or charges laid - different story. That's my experience anyway - these days - who knows.

tededfred · 07-15-2009, 10:22 AM

has anyone actually installed something like the Swift hideaway holder on their camaro? Seems like a great option, but I don't know how you could install that on the front of the 2010.

marcajrfan · 07-16-2009, 10:27 AM

got stopped today.just a warning but next time a ticket and i have to drive through this town every day to work. i just wired it to the lower grill until i can order a bracket that mounts under the front

marcajrfan · 07-16-2009, 10:36 AM

just ordered from swift motorsports

OUR72GTO · 07-16-2009, 11:10 AM

Please let us know how it fits.

tededfred · 07-16-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcajrfan

just ordered from swift motorsports

would love to see some pics once you get that installed.

If it's a good fit, I might even consider getting that remote controlled one that they have... although I don't know how well that would go over with a cop lol

"what do you mean officer? If you look again, you'll clearly see that I have a front plate!" *pushes remote button*

Ultimate_Bumblebee · 07-17-2009, 11:53 PM

I wanna hear somebody do that! That's awesome!

bluch · 07-18-2009, 12:30 AM

move to Alberta

29er · 07-19-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluch

move to Alberta

and Quebec.. apart from this i know little about our great country ..is there other province that have only one plate???

len56 · 07-25-2009, 05:34 PM

Any actual -non-automatic- responses yet guys?

SQUALO · 07-27-2009, 09:45 PM

I got a response from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario today. The bottom line is that they have tried to eliminate the front plate issue in the past, but keep getting shot down (no pun intended) by law enforcement officials. They claim it's useful in vehicle enoforcement. As for the dealer plates there is a section in the HTA (Highway traffic Act) that gives them permission to use only one plate when the vehicle they are driving is part of their inventory and is being transported for one point to another. They advised that if we feel there is dealer misuse, than we should report it to the police.

My expectations came true, but I'm glad they responded and did so very promptly.

Hylton · 07-28-2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SQUALO

I got a response from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario today. The bottom line is that they have tried to eliminate the front plate issue in the past, but keep getting shot down (no pun intended) by law enforcement officials. They claim it's useful in vehicle enoforcement. As for the dealer plates there is a section in the HTA (Highway traffic Act) that gives them permission to use only one plate when the vehicle they are driving is part of their inventory and is being transported for one point to another. They advised that if we feel there is dealer misuse, than we should report it to the police.

My expectations came true, but I'm glad they responded and did so very promptly.

That's good information but they do state on the website that the dealer plate can be used for "personal cars" so whatever they told you is a pile of dung:

"Ontario motor vehicle dealers licensed under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act are eligible for the new Dealer Plate/Permit. The new Dealer Plate/Permit is a single portable plate with the word "DEALER" on the left side and red alpha-numeric characters on a white background. It is for exclusive use by motor vehicle dealers only on motor vehicles owned as part of the dealer's inventory of vehicles for sale. It may be used for private use in Ontario or for purposes related to the sale of motor vehicles that are owned as part of the dealer's inventory of vehicles for sale. "

Oshawan · 07-28-2009, 07:39 AM

I like the swift plate holder but it looks/works
well only on flat front cars, might be a little wonky looking
on a pointed front end like the camaro

SQUALO · 07-28-2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oshawan

I like the swift plate holder but it looks/works
well only on flat front cars, might be a little wonky looking
on a pointed front end like the camaro

A guy who bought the retractable plate holder, posted pics in the "general or pics" section, with before & after photos. A few of us replied with request of pics from underneath, and I asked if he used the existing bolt from the front fascia or did he drill new holes. He hasn't responded yet.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34140

07-14-2009, 10:12 PM	#15
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	Got the same response from the minister. Garfin - All valid points - but seem to be less valid in the many jurisdictions that don't require front plates. hmmm... Interesting that you just got a warning from the female cop - not sayin' just sayin'.... And I guess it depends on the insurance company, but I've never heard of premiums being affected by minor traffic offences such as this. It would be like your rate going up for a parking ticket. Points, at fault accident or charges laid - different story. That's my experience anyway - these days - who knows. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

07-16-2009, 10:27 AM	#17
marcajrfan Drives: 2012 crt lt 1 rs,silver stripes Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 238 View My Garage	got stopped today.just a warning but next time a ticket and i have to drive through this town every day to work. i just wired it to the lower grill until i can order a bracket that mounts under the front __________________

07-16-2009, 10:36 AM	#18
marcajrfan Drives: 2012 crt lt 1 rs,silver stripes Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 238 View My Garage	just ordered from swift motorsports __________________

07-16-2009, 11:10 AM	#19
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Please let us know how it fits. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

07-18-2009, 12:30 AM	#22
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	move to Alberta __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

07-15-2009, 10:22 AM	#16
tededfred Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro 2LT!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 143	has anyone actually installed something like the Swift hideaway holder on their camaro? Seems like a great option, but I don't know how you could install that on the front of the 2010.

07-17-2009, 11:53 PM	#21
Ultimate_Bumblebee On order 2LT Rally yellow Drives: Acura TSX 2007, 2LT T-form edi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 76	I wanna hear somebody do that! That's awesome!

07-25-2009, 05:34 PM	#24
len56 Drives: 2010, or 2011 Yellow Camaro2LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 337	Any actual -non-automatic- responses yet guys?

07-27-2009, 09:45 PM	#25
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	I got a response from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario today. The bottom line is that they have tried to eliminate the front plate issue in the past, but keep getting shot down (no pun intended) by law enforcement officials. They claim it's useful in vehicle enoforcement. As for the dealer plates there is a section in the HTA (Highway traffic Act) that gives them permission to use only one plate when the vehicle they are driving is part of their inventory and is being transported for one point to another. They advised that if we feel there is dealer misuse, than we should report it to the police. My expectations came true, but I'm glad they responded and did so very promptly. __________________ Frank (Drive Safely & Responsibly)

07-28-2009, 07:39 AM	#27
Oshawan Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oshawa Posts: 126	I like the swift plate holder but it looks/works well only on flat front cars, might be a little wonky looking on a pointed front end like the camaro

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