Pulled Over - No front plate! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dcfan22 · 04-21-2011, 11:21 PM

I have only had my Vert for 2 weeks now.... So I live in Iowa where it is required to have a license plate on the back and front of the vehicle. I didn't have the dealer install the front one due to the fact I didn't want holes in my fender. Not sure what I am going to do yet.

Today I was driving behind a car that was driving behind a State Trooper. The trooper pulled over in front of us. As we passed he pulled out behind me and flashed the cherries. I slowed down and he pulled up next to meet and pointed at me to pull over. I did and he proceeded to pull over the car in front of me.

So the trooper is in front of me which never happens - he goes to car in front first and after 5 minutes he comes back to talk to me. As he walks towards my car I see him looking at the front and right away I knew what the problem was.

Here is the cool thing that you have been waiting for - - - As he approached my window the first thing he said was " Nice Car!" I need to see your license and insurance - - - Very long story short - he came back and told me he pulled me over because I didn't have a front plate mounted and that he understood why, but I needed to get one on or face being pulled over a lot. He said Iowa enforces the front plate law and I should expect to get pulled over until I get it fixed.

He smiled and said "Drive her safe."

Nice Car - - Why yes, yes it is!!!

Matt

Rallysport · 04-21-2011, 11:28 PM

Same story here in Nebraska. Strange thing is, if you have a classic car, you can put a real Nebraska antique plate from the year of your car on said classic car....but you only need to run one plate on the rear! Typical stupidity of this state. However, a lawmaker in Lincoln put forth a bill to abolish the front plate law. Of course, this would save the state money in this economy, so a good idea, right? NOPE! The State Patrol came out against the bill. Don't ya just love the government?

Black Betty · 04-21-2011, 11:39 PM

I got pulled over here in Texas for the same thing, the day after I out my real plates on. Same story he ran my id, talked about the car and let me go.

Green 11 SS · 04-21-2011, 11:48 PM

I got the same thing here in texas too, next day i cut my plate, bent it a little here and there and mounted it on the lower grill. the dealer had already put the black license plate mount on my car so i removed it, put a little fiber glass, painted it and then put two small screws into the black grill inbetween where it originally was and the lower part of the bumper

OrangeVert · 04-22-2011, 12:04 AM

Matt, thanks for sharing. Great story!

whidobie · 04-22-2011, 10:17 AM

Get the hideaway plate holder. It is installed under the bumper and you can get it manually or electronically. Slides under and out of site and no front drilling. The electronic works with a remote. Works well but remember you still have to watch how you drive into drive ways etc.

dcfan22 · 04-22-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by whidobie

Get the hideaway plate holder. It is installed under the bumper and you can get it manually or electronically. Slides under and out of site and no front drilling. The electronic works with a remote. Works well but remember you still have to watch how you drive into drive ways etc.

Do you have one? Easy to install? Pics please. Thanks

Matt

Camaro21 · 04-22-2011, 04:39 PM

Same story here on our way back to Texas from the Fest !! The Trooper was nice enough to give us a photo !! FYI, I am the Big Guy on the Right with the Car in Front !!

bowtye · 04-22-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro21

Same story here on our way back to Texas from the Fest !! The Trooper was nice enough to give us a photo !! FYI, I am the Big Guy on the Right with the Car in Front !!

NICE!

whidobie · 04-22-2011, 06:08 PM

Go online for swift motorsports. They have pictures on their site and utube. I had my dealer install and they didn't charge me. (i guess they got enough $$ from me) I don't have the time to do it myself.

n2oSS · 04-22-2011, 06:13 PM

I just put mine behind the windsheild, according to what i was told is plate just has to be visible from the front of the car.

STL20102SS · 04-22-2011, 06:23 PM

Here is a link to the original post on retractable mounts. I installed mine and it only took a couple of hours.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=front+plate

http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...oducts_id=3922

Chiefs Fan · 04-22-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro21

Same story here on our way back to Texas from the Fest !! The Trooper was nice enough to give us a photo !! FYI, I am the Big Guy on the Right with the Car in Front !!

Great story and nice rig

Jabs · 04-22-2011, 08:43 PM

Haha this happened to my brother on his corvette The Cop told him I wouldn't do it either if I had a vette and let him go

04-21-2011, 11:21 PM	#1
dcfan22 Drives: '11 2LT RS 'vert Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 254 View My Garage	Pulled Over - No front plate! I have only had my Vert for 2 weeks now.... So I live in Iowa where it is required to have a license plate on the back and front of the vehicle. I didn't have the dealer install the front one due to the fact I didn't want holes in my fender. Not sure what I am going to do yet. Today I was driving behind a car that was driving behind a State Trooper. The trooper pulled over in front of us. As we passed he pulled out behind me and flashed the cherries. I slowed down and he pulled up next to meet and pointed at me to pull over. I did and he proceeded to pull over the car in front of me. So the trooper is in front of me which never happens - he goes to car in front first and after 5 minutes he comes back to talk to me. As he walks towards my car I see him looking at the front and right away I knew what the problem was. Here is the cool thing that you have been waiting for - - - As he approached my window the first thing he said was " Nice Car!" I need to see your license and insurance - - - Very long story short - he came back and told me he pulled me over because I didn't have a front plate mounted and that he understood why, but I needed to get one on or face being pulled over a lot. He said Iowa enforces the front plate law and I should expect to get pulled over until I get it fixed. He smiled and said "Drive her safe." Nice Car - - Why yes, yes it is!!! Matt __________________ 2011 Convertible 2LT/RS RJT Black/Black A6

04-21-2011, 11:28 PM	#2
Rallysport Go Cardinals! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 6-speed #1879 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 856 View My Garage	Same story here in Nebraska. Strange thing is, if you have a classic car, you can put a real Nebraska antique plate from the year of your car on said classic car....but you only need to run one plate on the rear! Typical stupidity of this state. However, a lawmaker in Lincoln put forth a bill to abolish the front plate law. Of course, this would save the state money in this economy, so a good idea, right? NOPE! The State Patrol came out against the bill. Don't ya just love the government? __________________

04-22-2011, 12:04 AM	#5
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	Matt, thanks for sharing. Great story! __________________

04-22-2011, 04:39 PM	#8
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Same story here on our way back to Texas from the Fest !! The Trooper was nice enough to give us a photo !! FYI, I am the Big Guy on the Right with the Car in Front !! Attached Images

04-22-2011, 06:13 PM	#11
n2oSS Drives: 2010 SS2 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 434 View My Garage	I just put mine behind the windsheild, according to what i was told is plate just has to be visible from the front of the car. __________________ Mods: Dynatech Headers, High flow cats, MSD 8.5 wires, magnaflow bullits, Halltech intake, SCT tuner, maggie tvs 2300, Jannetty Tune, BMR driveshaft safety loop, Pfadt drop springs, Pfadt rear trailing arms, Pfadt rear tie rod, ACT Twin Disc Clutch, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft. Appearance Mods: AAC Concept Sidemarkers, P13W Plasma LED Bulbs, Iforged Classics 20". Next Mods: Cam and Fuel System.

04-21-2011, 11:39 PM	#3
Black Betty Drives: 2014 Camaro LS2 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 31	I got pulled over here in Texas for the same thing, the day after I out my real plates on. Same story he ran my id, talked about the car and let me go.

04-21-2011, 11:48 PM	#4
Green 11 SS On Some Interstate Drives: 2011 Synergy 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 24 View My Garage	I got the same thing here in texas too, next day i cut my plate, bent it a little here and there and mounted it on the lower grill. the dealer had already put the black license plate mount on my car so i removed it, put a little fiber glass, painted it and then put two small screws into the black grill inbetween where it originally was and the lower part of the bumper

04-22-2011, 10:17 AM	#6
whidobie Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Posts: 270	Get the hideaway plate holder. It is installed under the bumper and you can get it manually or electronically. Slides under and out of site and no front drilling. The electronic works with a remote. Works well but remember you still have to watch how you drive into drive ways etc.

04-22-2011, 06:08 PM	#10
whidobie Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Posts: 270	Go online for swift motorsports. They have pictures on their site and utube. I had my dealer install and they didn't charge me. (i guess they got enough $$ from me) I don't have the time to do it myself.

04-22-2011, 06:23 PM	#12
STL20102SS Drives: SW 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 494 View My Garage	Here is a link to the original post on retractable mounts. I installed mine and it only took a couple of hours. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=front+plate http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/prod...oducts_id=3922 __________________ 2010 Summit White 2SS/RS M6: Injen longtube cold air intake, Borla S-Type cat-back exhaust, Tint, White painted rear diffuser, Red powder-coated Brembo calipers, New Era Performance ported throttle body, BMR 1" lowering springs, Hotchkis Chassis Max Strut Tower Brace, Red hash stripes, Vossen Matte Graphite/Machined CV5's

04-22-2011, 08:43 PM	#14
Jabs Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS Stage 2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mclean VA Posts: 604	Haha this happened to my brother on his corvette The Cop told him I wouldn't do it either if I had a vette and let him go __________________

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