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snowtrill · 07-11-2010, 02:33 PM

I have been going back and forth on this. I really don't want to provide one more thing for the police to be able to pull me over for. At the same time, I don't want the holes in the bumper and my car will have ground effects so the hideaway isn't the best option.

I had almost decided to just have the plate installed and mentioned it to my son-in-law. I got the impression he might just disown me for even thinking about it.

Now I'm back to figuring out the best way to attach it.

Ricardo · 07-11-2010, 04:54 PM

I have my plate on my dash and sill got a ticket. the best part is i got the ticket while parked in a meter spot in denver.

David79z28 · 07-13-2010, 09:17 PM

Around here the Sherriffs and local PD doesn't mess with you. I don't have a front plate on my 79 or my 2010. I have two police officers in the family. Neither issue tickets for no front plate. They will use it as a reason to pull you over if they suspect anything illegal might be going on.

Now, if you are doing something stupid, they'll add that to the list of tickets!!!

FinalTouchDetail · 07-14-2010, 08:57 AM

I havent run a front plate on any of my cars is 6 years.

BadillosRs · 07-14-2010, 05:51 PM

No Plate here its sits in the trunk

dvargo · 07-14-2010, 06:13 PM

I ended up taking the stock bracket and putting it in the lower grill it is a good fit and just zip tied it in place, and just put 2 little rubber bumpers just incase it rubs.

Mr.CamaroRS · 07-14-2010, 06:48 PM

ok so i know it is illegal to not have a front plate butttt honestly how mnay of you all have been messed with for no front plate im thinking of just zip tieing it to the bottom bracket possibly

dvargo · 07-14-2010, 06:51 PM

I havent been messed with yet but I was given alot of warning when I had my other car for not having one , so im just trying not to give the cops a reason to pull me over.

Mr.CamaroRS · 07-14-2010, 06:52 PM

hmmmm decisions decisions!!!! IDK WHAT TO DO

*SSE 4 2SS* · 07-15-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BaylorSS

Been driving I35 from DFW to San Antonio and all points in between for 10 years without a front plate. I've been given 4 warnings and pleaded ignorance since the brackets were not installed on my 01 Monte Carlo SS or my new Camaro SS. However, I had a warrant (charges later dropped) and they pulled my over for no front plate and I ended up spending the night in the Bell county jail. I'd have rather just paid a ticket. I did get a speeding ticket around Waco a couple months back and the cop didn't mention the missing plate.

I live south of Ausitn and I hate how I35 has become a speed trap from the county line at Buda all the way into town.

Hey neighbor,

Drive your car at night in Kyle at your own risk... There is a cop that has now pulled me over twice. The first time was at 1:00 am. I was at the intersection by Luvianos, and trying to decide if I wanted to go straight or turn... I turned, and there he was... Stopped me for no front plate and no turn indicator... I asked him who I was supposed to be signaling as there was no-one else on the road... He also asked why I had no front plate... I told him I was not going to drill the front fascia... This was about a week ago...

So, tonight, he is following a truck that I know was doing 55 approaching the same intersection, in the 45 mph zone and he spun on me again... WTF....So he gives me the song and dance...blah blah blah... I told him I had ordered a hide-a-plate.... AND.... I asked him who in the Kyle PD owns the 2010 Camaro with no front plate... I am off to discover that tid-bit tomorrow when I see it sitting there... Either this other dude gets his on, or this midnight knucklehead gets off my case....I've had cops flag me down just to look at the car and never mentioned the front plate....I laughed at him when he asked for my work number... I rattled off a string of numbers about 18 digits long and he thought I was being a smart ass...or a liar, (which will piss me off quicker than most anything) after ten or so... So, I pulled up my phone, dialed the same 18 or so digits and my rig answered in Brazil... I asked him who he wanted to talk to... uhhh... Dohhhh... Dude, I just told you I work OFFSHORE BRAZIL... you don't want to call my work... you have my cell if you want to call me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.CamaroRS

ok so i know it is illegal to not have a front plate butttt honestly how mnay of you all have been messed with for no front plate im thinking of just zip tieing it to the bottom bracket possibly

Me... twice in a week by the same dude.... I'm pursuing that tomorrow...I'm hoping like hell the owner of the 2010 Camaro at the PD without the front plate is the Chief....

So this is two fantastic Camaro nights he has knocked the fun out of... I get along great with most police officers, being a retired FF/Paramedic but as I have been told by smart people.... you can't pin a badge on just anyone...

Sevn86 · 07-15-2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egad09

I put my plate on ....

Well on the bracket itself. However it slides around in the trunk on a daily basis. No front plate going on this beauty!

lol same here...and same with my floor mats which are still wrapped up in the plastic from the factory.

Mr.CamaroRS · 07-15-2010, 02:01 PM

hmmm thanks for the advice i just dont understand why front plates are even required you get pulled over from the back 100% of the time........so wtf

ElCameeeno · 07-15-2010, 02:16 PM

My GF got pulled over in Round Rock yesteday in the camaro for no front plate. Looks like I need to find a good hide a plate setup.

Such a waste of the taxpayers money....

josephff · 07-15-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElCameeeno

My GF got pulled over in Round Rock yesteday in the camaro for no front plate. Looks like I need to find a good hide a plate setup.

Such a waste of the taxpayers money....

probably the same one who got me tsk tsk Highway Patrol

07-11-2010, 02:33 PM	#57
snowtrill Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6- Rogue Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 609 View My Garage	I have been going back and forth on this. I really don't want to provide one more thing for the police to be able to pull me over for. At the same time, I don't want the holes in the bumper and my car will have ground effects so the hideaway isn't the best option. I had almost decided to just have the plate installed and mentioned it to my son-in-law. I got the impression he might just disown me for even thinking about it. Now I'm back to figuring out the best way to attach it. __________________ Power without control is useless.

07-14-2010, 05:51 PM	#61
BadillosRs Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 12 View My Garage	No Plate here its sits in the trunk Attached Images

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Ricardo El Diablo Blanco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Black & white Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 13 View My Garage	I have my plate on my dash and sill got a ticket. the best part is i got the ticket while parked in a meter spot in denver.

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David79z28 Drives: 79Z28 and 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Greenville, TX Posts: 526	Around here the Sherriffs and local PD doesn't mess with you. I don't have a front plate on my 79 or my 2010. I have two police officers in the family. Neither issue tickets for no front plate. They will use it as a reason to pull you over if they suspect anything illegal might be going on. Now, if you are doing something stupid, they'll add that to the list of tickets!!!

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FinalTouchDetail Drives: Corvette Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Missouri City, Texas Posts: 17	I havent run a front plate on any of my cars is 6 years.

07-14-2010, 06:13 PM	#62
dvargo Derek Drives: 2010 camaro ss 1977 corvette Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amherst,Ohio Posts: 33 View My Garage	I ended up taking the stock bracket and putting it in the lower grill it is a good fit and just zip tied it in place, and just put 2 little rubber bumpers just incase it rubs.

07-14-2010, 06:48 PM	#63
Mr.CamaroRS Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro R.S. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast San Antonio Posts: 205	ok so i know it is illegal to not have a front plate butttt honestly how mnay of you all have been messed with for no front plate im thinking of just zip tieing it to the bottom bracket possibly

07-14-2010, 06:51 PM	#64
dvargo Derek Drives: 2010 camaro ss 1977 corvette Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amherst,Ohio Posts: 33 View My Garage	I havent been messed with yet but I was given alot of warning when I had my other car for not having one , so im just trying not to give the cops a reason to pull me over.

07-14-2010, 06:52 PM	#65
Mr.CamaroRS Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro R.S. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast San Antonio Posts: 205	hmmmm decisions decisions!!!! IDK WHAT TO DO

07-15-2010, 02:01 PM	#68
Mr.CamaroRS Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro R.S. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast San Antonio Posts: 205	hmmm thanks for the advice i just dont understand why front plates are even required you get pulled over from the back 100% of the time........so wtf

07-15-2010, 02:16 PM	#69
ElCameeeno Drives: 1971 Camaro, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 8	My GF got pulled over in Round Rock yesteday in the camaro for no front plate. Looks like I need to find a good hide a plate setup. Such a waste of the taxpayers money....