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ElektraSS · 03-12-2012, 09:11 AM

I refuse to put a front license plate on my car. TX requires that you have a front and rear, but the Cops never seem to pull me over and clearly look for it on the road.

saintrob · 03-12-2012, 09:49 AM

We don't have to have one in Louisiana but I bought my car in Houston where it is required. I just got me a Saints plate and slapped it on there. One day I will remove it and buy some plugs for the holes.

lincoln361 · 03-12-2012, 10:04 AM

I drive with my plate down. I too also have the show and go, so i do get pulled over by a cop, i simply press the button ( while sitting in my car lol) while the cop is behind of walking towards the car and the lisence just pops out from the bottom.

heRS · 03-12-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by orangeonwhite

In WA it's enforced strictly since it is a state revenue source to help fund paying the college tuition for illlegal aliens to the University of WA. It is also among the toughest crimes our state and local police have to solve, especially from Starbucks or Rocket Donuts.

However, after a review of the statute lanaguage I trimed the plate down to just the numbers and the word washington showing, crimped it the middle a tad and it fits on the lower grille , secured by two plastic tie downs.

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

Almost 3 years with no front plate in WA, no consequenses yet - knock on wood....

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Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

No front plate here...and even though I've been pulled over several times, it's never been mentioned.

I pulled up the statute for WA after my salesman conspiratorially confided to me that he was NOT going to put the front plate on because the Camaro does not come from the factory with the holes drilled, therefore it came stock without, and there's a line that mentions it is at the officer's discretion whether or not you get ticketed for it. So, if you're being a dick to the nice officer he might just write you up for it.
Been driving without since 7/19/2010 and no one's bothered me yet.

Jason@JacFab · 03-12-2012, 11:16 AM

Mine is always on...

Of course I rock the JacFab no drill license plate bracket

chevy 3 · 03-12-2012, 11:29 AM

No plate ever on this car and yes mass requires a front plate.

Partick · 03-12-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

mine is on because of my window tint, I don't want any extra reasons to get pulled over.

+1, easier just to avoid giving the local cops something to pull you over for. Doesn't really look that bad imho.

49ersXXIX · 03-12-2012, 11:40 AM

i do on my camaro (it still has dealer plates) but when i had my cadillac i had no plates in the front, but i did get pulled over a few times and been harrassed like crazy! CA requires plates to be visible in the front

Obzen · 03-12-2012, 12:32 PM

I have the hide-a-way plate. It typically stays out when I'm running errands and closed when I go on a cruise, car meet etc.

TGG1SS · 03-12-2012, 01:00 PM

Mine is on, Was pulled over by the BHPD for no front plate. The cop proceeded to ask me about my car and how I liked it

camarowa · 03-12-2012, 01:07 PM

No choice, state trooper lives next door.

Tom D · 03-12-2012, 01:18 PM

Show and Go with remote all the way. Didn't even put screws underneath to mount that either. I used 3M double stick tape and it holds at speeds up to 100 MPH in summer and winter. Everyone who sees it gets a kick out of it. Then wants to know where they can get one.

matthook · 03-12-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

See below. Theres a manual and electric. I have the electric one.

I have the electronic one as well, but it wont go up anymore. The remote brings it down perfectly but when i put it up it only goes half way and i have to manually pull it up the rest of the way... it started happening just 3 weeks after i got it... pretty pissed at that.

butters · 03-12-2012, 01:24 PM

love my retractable plate, always forget to put it up though!

03-12-2012, 11:40 AM	#36
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03-12-2012, 01:07 PM	#39
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	No choice, state trooper lives next door. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

03-12-2012, 01:18 PM	#40
Tom D Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS RJT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 415 View My Garage	Show and Go with remote all the way. Didn't even put screws underneath to mount that either. I used 3M double stick tape and it holds at speeds up to 100 MPH in summer and winter. Everyone who sees it gets a kick out of it. Then wants to know where they can get one. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS RJT, ADM CAI, Borla Shorties, Borla "S" Cat Back, Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger, GMS Wires, GMS Rear Trailing Arms, GMS Rotors, GMS End Links, GMS Tunnel Brace, GMS Rear Tie Rods, GMS 1G Suspension Package, GMS Stage 3 CNC ported heads, GMS Spec'd R12 Custom Ground Camshaft, Snow Meth Injection, GMS Custom Tuned, Norris Catch Can, MTI Brake Lines, Pfadt Coilovers, Sway Bars, Camber Kit, and Rear LCA Reinforcement, , AAC Footwell, Trunk, DRL and Dome LED Lighting, Technostalgia Tail Lights, RED B/A Pedals, Kompression Custom Wheels with Nitto tires, 621RWHP/584RWTQ

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03-12-2012, 09:11 AM	#29
ElektraSS Elektra SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 390	I refuse to put a front license plate on my car. TX requires that you have a front and rear, but the Cops never seem to pull me over and clearly look for it on the road.

03-12-2012, 09:49 AM	#30
saintrob Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS3 / '10 SIM 2SS L99 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 131	We don't have to have one in Louisiana but I bought my car in Houston where it is required. I just got me a Saints plate and slapped it on there. One day I will remove it and buy some plugs for the holes.

03-12-2012, 10:04 AM	#31
lincoln361 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 1,046 View My Garage	I drive with my plate down. I too also have the show and go, so i do get pulled over by a cop, i simply press the button ( while sitting in my car lol) while the cop is behind of walking towards the car and the lisence just pops out from the bottom.

03-12-2012, 11:16 AM	#33
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Mine is always on... Of course I rock the JacFab no drill license plate bracket

03-12-2012, 11:29 AM	#34
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	No plate ever on this car and yes mass requires a front plate.

03-12-2012, 12:32 PM	#37
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	I have the hide-a-way plate. It typically stays out when I'm running errands and closed when I go on a cruise, car meet etc.

03-12-2012, 01:00 PM	#38
TGG1SS Drives: 2012 AGM Camaro 1SS M6 LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 252 View My Garage	Mine is on, Was pulled over by the BHPD for no front plate. The cop proceeded to ask me about my car and how I liked it

03-12-2012, 01:24 PM	#42
butters Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	love my retractable plate, always forget to put it up though!