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NiR · 03-03-2011, 01:05 PM

in nyc you have to have both front and rear plates. i have the dealer front plate. ya it doesnt look that good but what can i possibly do? i have to have it .

67 Convertible · 03-03-2011, 01:11 PM

Some states don't require a front plate. Those who don't have a front plate, but are in a state that requires it, run the risk of being stopped and ticketed. Some feel it's worth the risk to run without the front plate or holder attached as it really takes from the look of the car.

I see the dealer has already attached your front plate holder, so there's not alot you can do without some bodywork and paint as there have been holes drilled in your front facia by the dealer to attach the holder.

If you do a search, there are retractable front plate holders, but again, your front facia has already been drilled, so it's kinda like closing the barn door after the horse escaped. I'd just attach the front plate where you already have the plate holder attached.

BlessedChef10 · 03-03-2011, 01:12 PM

very carefully!

ZED SLED · 03-03-2011, 01:17 PM

It pretty much depends where you live. In this area they aren't real anal about it. Probably because it's fairly rural and there are no red light cameras yet to generate revenue. I, for one, would like to see legislation passed so DMV could offer a registration surcharge to have no front plate. I would gladly pay $25-35/ yr for it. Could just have a different color window reg sticker. Must be time to write my legislator.

Supercharged SS · 03-03-2011, 01:29 PM

Hey, I'm in CT and it's the law here as well. If you don't drive stupid no one bothers you. Just leave it off and put it in the trunk. That way if you do get stopped you'll have it. Most cops understand not wanting to kill you bumper. There are so NY guys that have them suction cupped to the upper corner if the passenger side windshield. It works for them. Gd luck!!!

Sneeks20 · 03-03-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BlessedChef10

very carefully!

I concur. Here in cali u have to have both but i do not want to drill holes on my bumper. F that. I just mind my buisness and so does one time. Knock on wood.

Sneeks20 · 03-03-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Hey, I'm in CT and it's the law here as well. If you don't drive stupid no one bothers you. Just leave it off and put it in the trunk. That way if you do get stopped you'll have it. Most cops understand not wanting to kill you bumper. There are so NY guys that have them suction cupped to the upper corner if the passenger side windshield. It works for them. Gd luck!!!

lol, i have mine in the trunk also just in case.

midnighter · 03-03-2011, 01:45 PM

The holes are drilled in your bumper cover, I'd leave them on.

04Ram2500Hemi · 03-03-2011, 02:13 PM

I know of a few folks here in town who have been stopped with no front plate (including a 70 year old woman) and I just didn't want to run the risk with this car (it draws enough attention as it is). I honestly don't mind the front plate.

upflying · 03-03-2011, 02:56 PM

This.

ChevyCowboy · 03-03-2011, 03:08 PM

In my province its mandatory to have a front and rear plate visible at all times on a regular licenced vehicle, my silverado having a front ss conversion I decided to run the risk of running without a plate on my bumper, but stick it in the windsheild on the dash instead, my Camaro which is due to be delivered late next week (yeahhaww!) will not have a licence plate either, but it will be registered as a seasonal vehicle and will only require the rear one, so I guess it depends how important the looks of your car is to you....is it worth the risk?

upflying · 03-03-2011, 03:16 PM

In states or countries where front plates are required, a very good car dealer will leave the front plate bracket and screws unmounted in the trunk. The dealer leaves it up to the owner to decide whether they want to drill holes in the front bumper.
In Ca, they are required but it's a seldom enforced fix-it ticket. Well worth the risk of not mounting a front plate. Front plates lying on the dash is not legal in ca.

ffrcobra_65 · 03-03-2011, 03:34 PM

always keep the cops behind you

razorduck · 03-03-2011, 03:38 PM

Arkansas doesn't require a front plate. I asked the dealership to leave it off or I wasn't buying the car. Guess what? No front plate bracket...

03-03-2011, 01:05 PM	#1
NiR Drives: 2011 camaro 1LT with rs Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 289	How do some of you drive without the dealer front plate? in nyc you have to have both front and rear plates. i have the dealer front plate. ya it doesnt look that good but what can i possibly do? i have to have it .

03-03-2011, 01:11 PM	#2
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	Some states don't require a front plate. Those who don't have a front plate, but are in a state that requires it, run the risk of being stopped and ticketed. Some feel it's worth the risk to run without the front plate or holder attached as it really takes from the look of the car. I see the dealer has already attached your front plate holder, so there's not alot you can do without some bodywork and paint as there have been holes drilled in your front facia by the dealer to attach the holder. If you do a search, there are retractable front plate holders, but again, your front facia has already been drilled, so it's kinda like closing the barn door after the horse escaped. I'd just attach the front plate where you already have the plate holder attached. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

03-03-2011, 01:12 PM	#3
BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	very carefully! __________________

03-03-2011, 01:17 PM	#4
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	It pretty much depends where you live. In this area they aren't real anal about it. Probably because it's fairly rural and there are no red light cameras yet to generate revenue. I, for one, would like to see legislation passed so DMV could offer a registration surcharge to have no front plate. I would gladly pay $25-35/ yr for it. Could just have a different color window reg sticker. Must be time to write my legislator. __________________

03-03-2011, 03:08 PM	#11
ChevyCowboy Lining Up! Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS, Summit white, M6, Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Canada Posts: 103	In my province its mandatory to have a front and rear plate visible at all times on a regular licenced vehicle, my silverado having a front ss conversion I decided to run the risk of running without a plate on my bumper, but stick it in the windsheild on the dash instead, my Camaro which is due to be delivered late next week (yeahhaww!) will not have a licence plate either, but it will be registered as a seasonal vehicle and will only require the rear one, so I guess it depends how important the looks of your car is to you....is it worth the risk? __________________ 11 Camaro 1SS - Summit White - Black Stripes - 6.2 - M6 - Hurst Short Throw Shifter - Sun Roof - Rally Sport - Dynatech LT - ORY - Night Fury Cam - 1LE Sway Bars -

03-03-2011, 01:29 PM	#5
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	Hey, I'm in CT and it's the law here as well. If you don't drive stupid no one bothers you. Just leave it off and put it in the trunk. That way if you do get stopped you'll have it. Most cops understand not wanting to kill you bumper. There are so NY guys that have them suction cupped to the upper corner if the passenger side windshield. It works for them. Gd luck!!!

03-03-2011, 01:45 PM	#8
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	The holes are drilled in your bumper cover, I'd leave them on.

03-03-2011, 02:13 PM	#9
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	I know of a few folks here in town who have been stopped with no front plate (including a 70 year old woman) and I just didn't want to run the risk with this car (it draws enough attention as it is). I honestly don't mind the front plate.

03-03-2011, 03:16 PM	#12
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	In states or countries where front plates are required, a very good car dealer will leave the front plate bracket and screws unmounted in the trunk. The dealer leaves it up to the owner to decide whether they want to drill holes in the front bumper. In Ca, they are required but it's a seldom enforced fix-it ticket. Well worth the risk of not mounting a front plate. Front plates lying on the dash is not legal in ca.

03-03-2011, 03:34 PM	#13
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	always keep the cops behind you

03-03-2011, 03:38 PM	#14
razorduck Self Made Thousandaire Drives: 2011 SS/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 323	Arkansas doesn't require a front plate. I asked the dealership to leave it off or I wasn't buying the car. Guess what? No front plate bracket...

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