Chicago License Plates - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

lawdog · 10-07-2009, 11:46 PM

Chicago Problems with plates

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bad news for you who park in city garages in chicago. Mayor Daley needs money so bad they are actually sending ticket writers into the public parking garages and walking around the cars to check out front plates and plastic covers on back plates. $50.00 ticket. Thats insane, If they think Im going to put a front plate on this they got another thing coming. The ordinance covering window stickers was amended to allow license plate infractions in public garages. So be careful or rigg the plate up on the grill while your parked there with some plastic ties and take it off before you leave. What a pain right. Saw a vette that rigged something up yesterday after I got a ticket on my other car a caddy for no front plate.

JOHNREX · 10-09-2009, 10:38 PM

thanks for the info....

fyi ~

I got a ticket in the mail for having my previous whip (honda accord coupe) with tinted windows for $250.00

WTF

jxmot · 10-13-2009, 02:27 PM

Here's what I'm using on the front -

http://www.ninosport.com/ProductDeta...oductCode=400U

And covers (front and back w/ locking fasteners) -

http://www.ninosport.com/ProductDeta...oductCode=2001

I've secured the plates because I don't want them stolen (Route 66/vanity). As far as ticketing in a garage that's NOT owned by the city I don't think they can write a ticket unless invited in by the garage owner... or can they?

lawdog · 10-13-2009, 10:34 PM

the ticket can be issued because they expanded the ordinance from just window sticker violations to include license plate infractions in any public parking garage licensed by the city which means all of them are game. The theory is that they claim there is a presumption that if you are parked in a parking garage that you transversed on a public road to get there so therefore they can write you the ticket if they find your car in the garage.

jxmot · 10-15-2009, 03:28 PM

Yay for Emperor Daley ! Revenue over common sense... typical.

Well... I'll just have to wait and see what happens I guess.

mion2001 · 10-15-2009, 06:17 PM

I'm staying away from any parking garages in general. I only take mine to work (secure area) and places I can watch her. No front plate here, crossing my fingers!

Windy City · 10-15-2009, 06:20 PM

Ahh yes, Chicago, looking more and more like a Supreme Dictatorship every day!

mion2001 · 10-15-2009, 06:28 PM

I still think Daley should pick up the tab for Air Force One's fuel and crew for the boondoggle to Copenhagen. So now that he won't be able to make money on the olympics, he can pick on us Camaro and Vet owners!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jxmot

Yay for Emperor Daley ! Revenue over common sense... typical.

Well... I'll just have to wait and see what happens I guess.

lawdog · 10-26-2009, 08:56 PM

okay so I took a look at the Altec remote electric plate that comes out from under the bumper with a push of the button electrically. Real James Bond stuff but it really doesnt look like it would last very long. nice concept but I think it should be made out of stainless steel and have a cover on the motor to insulate from the elements. Might do okay in a warm climate though. I might give it a try after I get my first ticket with the camaro

Lngbrgr4Me · 10-27-2009, 02:29 PM

jxmot ...
Does this attach in the center of your vehicle ... or off to the side? Also, do you know if it would work with the Ground FX package on the 2SS?
Thanks!

lawdog · 10-27-2009, 07:28 PM

it screws in from underneath, just needs something to screw into, In the SS model, would have to drill a hole going up from the underside of the yellow that flows back toward the radiator. I guess two screws would be needed. I saw that it can be placed to one side or the other if need be but I guess it could also go in the middle. If you got ground effects, and you go over a parking stop I think you might tear it off

10-07-2009, 11:46 PM	#1
lawdog Drives: 2010 SSII w RS & Sunroof Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago, in a Courthouse Somewhere Posts: 953	Chicago License Plates Chicago Problems with plates -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bad news for you who park in city garages in chicago. Mayor Daley needs money so bad they are actually sending ticket writers into the public parking garages and walking around the cars to check out front plates and plastic covers on back plates. $50.00 ticket. Thats insane, If they think Im going to put a front plate on this they got another thing coming. The ordinance covering window stickers was amended to allow license plate infractions in public garages. So be careful or rigg the plate up on the grill while your parked there with some plastic ties and take it off before you leave. What a pain right. Saw a vette that rigged something up yesterday after I got a ticket on my other car a caddy for no front plate.

10-13-2009, 02:27 PM	#3
jxmot Drives: CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago (near O'Hare) Posts: 95	Here's what I'm using on the front - http://www.ninosport.com/ProductDeta...oductCode=400U And covers (front and back w/ locking fasteners) - http://www.ninosport.com/ProductDeta...oductCode=2001 I've secured the plates because I don't want them stolen (Route 66/vanity). As far as ticketing in a garage that's NOT owned by the city I don't think they can write a ticket unless invited in by the garage owner... or can they? __________________ delivered: 9-9-2009 @ 9pm

10-13-2009, 10:34 PM	#4
lawdog Drives: 2010 SSII w RS & Sunroof Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago, in a Courthouse Somewhere Posts: 953	ticketing clarification the ticket can be issued because they expanded the ordinance from just window sticker violations to include license plate infractions in any public parking garage licensed by the city which means all of them are game. The theory is that they claim there is a presumption that if you are parked in a parking garage that you transversed on a public road to get there so therefore they can write you the ticket if they find your car in the garage.

10-15-2009, 03:28 PM	#5
jxmot Drives: CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago (near O'Hare) Posts: 95	Yay for Emperor Daley ! Revenue over common sense... typical. Well... I'll just have to wait and see what happens I guess. __________________ delivered: 9-9-2009 @ 9pm

10-15-2009, 06:17 PM	#6
mion2001 My Upgraded Life Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 72	I'm staying away from any parking garages in general. I only take mine to work (secure area) and places I can watch her. No front plate here, crossing my fingers! __________________ 2SS Manual/Hurst

10-09-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
JOHNREX Drives: SILVER 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 82	thanks for the info.... fyi ~ I got a ticket in the mail for having my previous whip (honda accord coupe) with tinted windows for $250.00 WTF

10-15-2009, 06:20 PM	#7
Windy City Drives: Not enough room here! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,017	Ahh yes, Chicago, looking more and more like a Supreme Dictatorship every day! __________________ BEWARE OF THE LPE BROTHERHOOD! Remember: You can sleep in your car, but you can't drive your house!

10-26-2009, 08:56 PM	#9
lawdog Drives: 2010 SSII w RS & Sunroof Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago, in a Courthouse Somewhere Posts: 953	okay so I took a look at the Altec remote electric plate that comes out from under the bumper with a push of the button electrically. Real James Bond stuff but it really doesnt look like it would last very long. nice concept but I think it should be made out of stainless steel and have a cover on the motor to insulate from the elements. Might do okay in a warm climate though. I might give it a try after I get my first ticket with the camaro

10-27-2009, 02:29 PM	#10
Lngbrgr4Me Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central IL Posts: 3	jxmot ... Does this attach in the center of your vehicle ... or off to the side? Also, do you know if it would work with the Ground FX package on the 2SS? Thanks!

10-27-2009, 07:28 PM	#11
lawdog Drives: 2010 SSII w RS & Sunroof Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago, in a Courthouse Somewhere Posts: 953	it screws in from underneath, just needs something to screw into, In the SS model, would have to drill a hole going up from the underside of the yellow that flows back toward the radiator. I guess two screws would be needed. I saw that it can be placed to one side or the other if need be but I guess it could also go in the middle. If you got ground effects, and you go over a parking stop I think you might tear it off

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Front License Plates :-(	Brokinarrow	USA - Rockies / Midwest	45	04-27-2013 07:24 PM
7-characters NEWTEXAS LICENSE PLATES	Chrisrp454	USA - Texas	52	12-02-2009 03:58 PM
License Plates	Camarino	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	38	10-30-2009 05:35 PM
Are Front License Plates Mandatory in NV?	GangGreen	USA - Southwest	4	09-28-2009 06:06 PM
raising the driving age	The_Blur	Off-topic Discussions	16	09-09-2008 10:39 PM