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SuperFly03 · 09-20-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawdog1911

I saw on the news the other day that Texas is getting stricter on no plates in the front of the car. My guess if for the intersection cameras up everywhere now.

Nope. They tag you from your rear plates.

The reason for the front plates is so they can laser your ass for speeding, plain and simple.

tropick · 09-20-2010, 11:55 PM

cheap and easy
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73549

acamellis · 09-20-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

lol, yeah that's what I plan on. Where did you order yours from? Cheapest I've found is $150.

JEG's I believe and it was around 100 but my dad gets dealer/wholesale prices.
Works great and haven't had any problems with it.

eggydoo · 09-21-2010, 09:17 AM

I actually posted a warning on this on the Texas forum for guys traveling from Austin to Dallas for 9/11 weekend since it happened to me.
I just know from now when making long trips, i'm gonna strap on the front license plate.

PnCRedJwl2SS · 09-22-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Richochet83

Thanks for the idea but I'm still not putting a bracket on my front bumper...It takes away the beauty of this car. The license plate in the windshield has been working just fine for me...lol..That is after I got my first $50 ticket in DC. lol

Not trying to rain on anyone's parade, but every time I see a license plate in a car windshield (Camaro or otherwise), two thoughts instantly come to mind:

That looks so "ghetto" and makes the car look MUCH worse than if the plate were just mounted on the car.
That license plate in the windshield (whether attached with suction cups or not) is a bad accident waiting to happen--just a sharp-edged flying projectile, aimed at neck-level!

Just plain dumb, in my opinion....anyone else agree?

Johnnyma45 · 09-22-2010, 10:20 AM

I really hate this front plate rule. I'm from MI where we didn't have to deal with this, and makes me not want to explore the rest of TX that much. The fact that it's purely for revenue just chaps my a$$ that much more. That, and the red light cameras all over the place in North Dallas.

SuperFly03 · 09-22-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyma45

I really hate this front plate rule. I'm from MI where we didn't have to deal with this, and makes me not want to explore the rest of TX that much. The fact that it's purely for revenue just chaps my a$$ that much more. That, and the red light cameras all over the place in North Dallas.

clg_98ta · 09-22-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kga10734

Here you go,

Texas plates MUST be on front bumper

This is a way for them to generate money no matter how nice and polite you are. With the money troubles most states and counties are having right now, don't think you will not get pulled over for this and if you do, you will likely get a ticket for it. It is also a probable cause and you can get hit with more fines if they really want to.

Its unfortunate that the Texas Supreme Court, when interpreting the definition of 'front', was deciding a case that would have free'd a drug dealer.

btw, I believe that toll booth cameras read the front plates.

I've managed to go 7 months w/o getting pulled over, but if they step up enforcement I guess I'll have to rig up one of those tie wrap mounts.

Mystic Blue · 09-22-2010, 12:03 PM

there are many options for brackets that don't require holes drilled. Seen them on this site many times.

one of the beast suggestions I saw (and I did) was pay for personalized plates and now I want them seen LOL. I will be mounting mine using the suggestion of turn the oem bracket upside-down and use zip-ties to strap it to the lower grill...

CamaroSkooter · 09-22-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by clg_98ta

Its unfortunate that the Texas Supreme Court, when interpreting the definition of 'front', was deciding a case that would have free'd a drug dealer.

btw, I believe that toll booth cameras read the front plates.

I've managed to go 7 months w/o getting pulled over, but if they step up enforcement I guess I'll have to rig up one of those tie wrap mounts.

The Supreme Court is simply ruling on the letter of the law. That particular case, regardless of the outcome, would not have had any effect on whether a front license plate is required or not. I don't think having your front plate on your dashboard is a very good idea anyway, for exactly the same reasons that Pete listed above. In addition, the thought of that piece of tin or aluminum sliding across my dashboard makes me shudder...

Toll booths read both the front and rear license plate. Some of them actually send you a photo with your bill if you don't have one of those toll tag things.

I haven't had a front plate on my Camaro at all since I picked it up in June of 2009, and I have no intention of ever putting it on there.

BaylorCamaro · 09-23-2010, 10:05 PM

Problem solved.

snowtrill · 09-23-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

Problem solved.

From what I understand that doesn't work with GFX and I really didn't want to pay 50 - 100 to solve the issue.

There are however, plenty of other solutions for me to choose.

BaylorCamaro · 09-23-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by snowtrill

From what I understand that doesn't work with GFX

Not true!

snowtrill · 09-23-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

Not true!

Cool! Now I know where to send people who ask about it.

Thanks!

09-22-2010, 10:20 AM	#34
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 604 View My Garage	I really hate this front plate rule. I'm from MI where we didn't have to deal with this, and makes me not want to explore the rest of TX that much. The fact that it's purely for revenue just chaps my a$$ that much more. That, and the red light cameras all over the place in North Dallas. __________________ 6/9/10-3/30/11. RIP ROXY... :(

09-22-2010, 12:03 PM	#37
Mystic Blue Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 251 View My Garage	there are many options for brackets that don't require holes drilled. Seen them on this site many times. one of the beast suggestions I saw (and I did) was pay for personalized plates and now I want them seen LOL. I will be mounting mine using the suggestion of turn the oem bracket upside-down and use zip-ties to strap it to the lower grill... __________________ Let Your Soul and Spirit Fly, Into the Mystic.... Van Morrison - Into the Mystic

09-23-2010, 10:05 PM	#39
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Problem solved. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston Last edited by BaylorCamaro; 09-23-2010 at 10:48 PM.

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eggydoo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	I actually posted a warning on this on the Texas forum for guys traveling from Austin to Dallas for 9/11 weekend since it happened to me. I just know from now when making long trips, i'm gonna strap on the front license plate.