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NoUCantDriveIt · 09-21-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MEPoPo

I have been a police officer for 20 years and this has to be one of the several laws I disagree with. Some cars look fine with a front plate and some are not meant to have one such as a Camaro, Mustang and Challenger. In Maine, there is a double whammy, there is a violation not to have a front plate, and also an inspection standard that if you dont have a front plate the car will not pass inspection. I will admit that it is nice to be able to see a plate when you meet it for several reasons, but I dont see it necessary. But if you buy a car from a dealer here, they have to sell it with the plate bracket on the car. So I guess my Camaro will have a front plate on it.

Hi MEPoPo from a former Aroostook Maine-iac!

MEPoPo · 09-21-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NoUCantDriveIt

Hi MEPoPo from a former Aroostook Maine-iac!

Hi Noucantdriveit, always good to hear from another County Maine-iac.

I got the cop picture from Photobucket by searching for police Camaro.

Yes it does suck, its one of those laws that is not really enforced a lot and a lot of people run without front plates, but when it comes to this stuff, Iam reminded that I have to "set the example" :( Which I do understand of course but sometimes it does suck.

Dave McFly · 09-21-2009, 05:49 PM

funny I had my thunderbird inspected 2 years in a row with no front plate in NY and they did not even care that it had no front plate. they only cared that it was safe to drive. my dad had his Pacifica inspected in july/august and he passed with no front plate as well

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CWI · 09-21-2009, 06:34 PM

I've had my Camaro for 3 months and have yet to put the front tag on. Then I've only been in my home state 3 days of that 3 months.

Plus the car is so new that most cops don't pay attention to the tags.

jdanza · 09-21-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by toetter

I have to admit, as a law enforcement officer for 14yrs, it drives me crazy when people do not put on the front plate. It is the law!! BUT - I don't think there is any way I can put a front plate on my Camaro when it shows up. Am I alone here on this? I guess as a cop, I will just have to pay the ticket. Love the site!!

no front plate !

TJ91 · 09-21-2009, 08:34 PM

since your a cop, couldnt you just cop your way out of the ticket? lol

two_wheel_mayhem · 09-21-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

since your a cop, couldnt you just cop your way out of the ticket? lol

9 times out of 10 he probably can.

They call it "professional courtesy"

Doesn't make them completely immune from infractions though.

Now I wish I could just figure out a way to keep the cops from blowing past my house at 20 over all the time.

Inspector 17 · 09-21-2009, 09:07 PM

I just got one of these: http://****************/products_chev.html

There was no way I was letting anyone drill into my bumper, but at the same time I don't want any extra reason for an officer to pull me over. Here's a picture with the plate installed. I don't think it is too bad (since it IS the law).

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hollywoodjose · 09-21-2009, 11:09 PM

Yesterday on the way to the meet in Lake Wenatchee park, WA I got separated from the group and when i was on my way to meet up with them there was a stater parked facing the same way i was heading but i had to stop so i waited hoping he would go, then he turned around and waved for me to go so i took off thinkin he was gonna pull behind me and he didnt he went perppendicular to the road i was traveling on. I've had mine 4 months and have 3500 miles on it, seen many cops and still havent gotten a warning. I will be looking into the ticket though and if it wont effect my insurance I will not put the plate on

lcmc · 09-21-2009, 11:30 PM

This is for all you Ohio drivers.

http://www.petitiononline.com/ohplate/petition.html

Don O · 09-21-2009, 11:39 PM

In CA the front plate is the law and that means red light cameras and revenue. Have USA 1 tags on the front on my two older Chevys for the last 10 years and no hassle.

Don O

JerseyMonte · 09-22-2009, 06:24 AM

I mounted my plate using the mount
with 1/4x3" togglebolts through the lower
valance backed up with 3"x3" plastic plates
the contour on the upper edge of the bracket
matches the fascia perfectly
Total cost $1.10
Pictures will follow as soon as the sun comes up

glambert1 · 09-22-2009, 06:39 AM

speaking from experience any cop who passes a camaro without a plate would pull it over in NY,

JerseyMonte · 09-22-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyMonte

I mounted my plate using the mount
with 1/4x3" togglebolts through the lower
valance backed up with 3"x3" plastic plates
the contour on the upper edge of the bracket
matches the fascia perfectly
Total cost $1.10
Pictures will follow as soon as the sun comes up

09-21-2009, 05:49 PM	#45
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,127 View My Garage	funny I had my thunderbird inspected 2 years in a row with no front plate in NY and they did not even care that it had no front plate. they only cared that it was safe to drive. my dad had his Pacifica inspected in july/august and he passed with no front plate as well . __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

09-21-2009, 06:34 PM	#46
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	I've had my Camaro for 3 months and have yet to put the front tag on. Then I've only been in my home state 3 days of that 3 months. Plus the car is so new that most cops don't pay attention to the tags. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

09-22-2009, 06:24 AM	#54
JerseyMonte Drives: 1972 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 355	Cheap one dollar solution I mounted my plate using the mount with 1/4x3" togglebolts through the lower valance backed up with 3"x3" plastic plates the contour on the upper edge of the bracket matches the fascia perfectly Total cost $1.10 Pictures will follow as soon as the sun comes up

09-22-2009, 06:39 AM	#55
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	speaking from experience any cop who passes a camaro without a plate would pull it over in NY, __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

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