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Mayhem · 05-10-2009, 04:57 PM

Not sure if I've missed this posted elsewhere. My appologies if it is a repeat.

I was wondering if anyone is relocating or using alternative mounting methods for the front Licence plates on their new Camaro's?

There a way around having holes in the front? =/

Mayhem · 05-14-2009, 06:46 PM

I also found this posted on bclaws.ca taken from the MVA regulations.

Attachment of number plates
3.011 Number plates issued for a vehicle under the Commercial Transport Act or Motor Vehicle Act must be attached

(a) one plate to the front and one plate to the rear of the vehicle, if 2 number plates are issued for a vehicle, and

(b) to the rear of the vehicle, if a single number plate is issued for a vehicle.

[en. B.C. Reg. 279/2006.]

Would this not then mean that if I were to order a Camaro WITHOUT the front plate bracket, and my dealer only issued a single plate... then I could drive it LEGALLY with only a rear plate?

bluch · 05-14-2009, 09:20 PM

Move to Alberta

No front plates

OUR72GTO · 05-14-2009, 10:09 PM

I am working with a supplier for a flip up holder that does not screw to the front fascia.

Picking up a sample this weekend.

Mayhem · 05-14-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

I am working with a supplier for a flip up holder that does not screw to the front fascia.

Picking up a sample this weekend.

Did you specifically order your car with no bracket?
I was talking with the Manager at my dealership who was saying he thinks I can't get around having it factory installed. But said I'd have to talk with another guy about it on the weekend to inquire into it & find out for sure.

Let me know how the flip up thing is lookin when you find out more =P I am eager to find ANY alternatives if possible.

bumblebee123 · 05-14-2009, 11:35 PM

Can't you just remove the plates in front?

Mayhem · 05-15-2009, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumblebee123

Can't you just remove the plates in front?

Yeah, but if a bracket was drilled in.. You'd then have holes in your bumper (that's the bit I'm hoping to escape)

OUR72GTO · 05-15-2009, 02:54 AM

The mount is in the trunk when the car arrives from Oshawa.

Take it home with you and don't let them install it. Prepare a waver and sign it releasing them from all responsibility ( if they tell you they MUST mount it.)

Cars roll out OF DEALERSHIPS every day without the mount up front in BC.

PM me ....... MY DEALER WANTS SOME OF THESE MOUNTS.

SleepWarz · 05-15-2009, 06:01 AM

Yeah I'm gonna be interested in something like this for when the car is closer to ready.

Suskam · 05-15-2009, 06:23 AM

There are a couple of threads on this subject already, with a few options.

avol2 · 05-15-2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayhem

I also found this posted on bclaws.ca taken from the MVA regulations.

Attachment of number plates
3.011 Number plates issued for a vehicle under the Commercial Transport Act or Motor Vehicle Act must be attached

(a) one plate to the front and one plate to the rear of the vehicle, if 2 number plates are issued for a vehicle, and

(b) to the rear of the vehicle, if a single number plate is issued for a vehicle.

[en. B.C. Reg. 279/2006.]

Would this not then mean that if I were to order a Camaro WITHOUT the front plate bracket, and my dealer only issued a single plate... then I could drive it LEGALLY with only a rear plate?

LOL.... IF you get two like I will.... keep it in the car and tell the cop you will do it when you get home... our code is a bit nicer.. but we are still required to have two plates :( I wont drill.. and no my dealer didnt install front either..

BLK Panthr · 05-15-2009, 10:19 AM

If ICBC issues you 2 plates then one front and one back.

Or you do what lots of people do - pay the fine, when the police finally stop you.

Waiting on My Panther to join the group Hopfully Build week of May 25th
2009 Blk Silverado 3500 LTZ Crew
2009 Blk Cobalt SS
1996 Side Kick Camoed (Hunting Mobile)
1973 Dodge Charger
1969 Blk Camaro RS SS
1963 Thunderbird
1955 Willies

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bumblebee123 · 05-15-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayhem

Yeah, but if a bracket was drilled in.. You'd then have holes in your bumper (that's the bit I'm hoping to escape)

Really? That sucks then! Hopefully, those front plates aren't factory installed.

stratman2SSRS · 05-16-2009, 05:45 PM

I picked up my car on Tuesday from the dealer.
I asked for the front bracket to not be installed.
It came in a bag in the trunk from the factory, and is a dealer installed item that needs 4 holes drilled, and is rivited onto the front bumper.
The dealer left it off for me, and I will wait and see what the police do if I get pulled over.

05-10-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
Mayhem Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Camaro (Black) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC (Canada) Posts: 583	BC : front licence plates Not sure if I've missed this posted elsewhere. My appologies if it is a repeat. I was wondering if anyone is relocating or using alternative mounting methods for the front Licence plates on their new Camaro's? There a way around having holes in the front? =/

05-14-2009, 09:20 PM	#3
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	Move to Alberta No front plates __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-14-2009, 10:09 PM	#4
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	I am working with a supplier for a flip up holder that does not screw to the front fascia. Picking up a sample this weekend. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

05-15-2009, 02:54 AM	#8
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	The mount is in the trunk when the car arrives from Oshawa. Take it home with you and don't let them install it. Prepare a waver and sign it releasing them from all responsibility ( if they tell you they MUST mount it.) Cars roll out OF DEALERSHIPS every day without the mount up front in BC. PM me ....... MY DEALER WANTS SOME OF THESE MOUNTS. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

05-15-2009, 06:23 AM	#10
Suskam Drives: '11 Camaro/ '02 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 636 View My Garage	There are a couple of threads on this subject already, with a few options. __________________

05-14-2009, 06:46 PM	#2
Mayhem Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Camaro (Black) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC (Canada) Posts: 583	I also found this posted on bclaws.ca taken from the MVA regulations. Attachment of number plates 3.011 Number plates issued for a vehicle under the Commercial Transport Act or Motor Vehicle Act must be attached (a) one plate to the front and one plate to the rear of the vehicle, if 2 number plates are issued for a vehicle, and (b) to the rear of the vehicle, if a single number plate is issued for a vehicle. [en. B.C. Reg. 279/2006.] Would this not then mean that if I were to order a Camaro WITHOUT the front plate bracket, and my dealer only issued a single plate... then I could drive it LEGALLY with only a rear plate?

05-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#6
bumblebee123 Drives: Fast & the Furious Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Burnaby Posts: 116	Can't you just remove the plates in front?

05-15-2009, 06:01 AM	#9
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	Yeah I'm gonna be interested in something like this for when the car is closer to ready.

05-15-2009, 10:19 AM	#12
BLK Panthr BLK Panthr Drives: 09 Silverado 3500, 10 Camaro SSRS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cowichan Bay Posts: 22 View My Garage	BC front Plate If ICBC issues you 2 plates then one front and one back. Or you do what lots of people do - pay the fine, when the police finally stop you. Waiting on My Panther to join the group Hopfully Build week of May 25th 2009 Blk Silverado 3500 LTZ Crew 2009 Blk Cobalt SS 1996 Side Kick Camoed (Hunting Mobile) 1973 Dodge Charger 1969 Blk Camaro RS SS 1963 Thunderbird 1955 Willies Vancouver Island Attached Images

05-16-2009, 05:45 PM	#14
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,160 View My Garage	I picked up my car on Tuesday from the dealer. I asked for the front bracket to not be installed. It came in a bag in the trunk from the factory, and is a dealer installed item that needs 4 holes drilled, and is rivited onto the front bumper. The dealer left it off for me, and I will wait and see what the police do if I get pulled over.

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