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John VS · 04-06-2010, 04:46 PM

A little story...

I'm here in California where the law says every car must have a front license plate. Well, I looked into one of those flip out plate things, but never bought one. I definitely wasn't drilling holes in my front bumper.

So this week I have to take a friend to the the airport (LAX). There's a roadblock at the entrance with about 5-6 cops stopping every car that goes in. The officers says "Do you realize you don't have a front plate?" I say yes, it's a new car I haven't got it on yet. He says "Well, it's a nice car" and waves me on.

So I drop off my friend and I'm coming around the terminal to head home when a motorcycle cop flips on his lights behind me and signals for me to pull over. It has been all of 3 minutes since the first cop said something.

"Sir, the reason I stopped you is you have no front license plate on your car."

I didn't point out that I'd heard this already. I just agreed and said the plate was in the garage and I hadn't put it on yet (all true). So the cop leans down and says "How do you like the car?" I tell him I love it and he replies "A friend told me it feels like sitting in a bunker."

"Yeah, it does at first, but after a few days you don't even notice it anymore."

The cop says "Yeah, well he owns a Challenger, so..."

Me: "Badmouthing the competition."

"Well, I'm just going to give you a warning today, but don't forget to put that plate on."

So, yes, I agreed and I will be ordering one of those flip out plate holders soon. But this is only the second time in my life I've gotten a warning instead of a ticket. And I've had plenty of tickets over the years. But this week I got two warnings in 5 minutes :-0

The Camaro seems to have the same effect on cops as a hot blonde, which is sort of nice for a change. Kind of makes me wonder what a blonde in a Camaro could get away with? Probably anything short of murder.

Partick · 04-06-2010, 04:55 PM

There are some good DIY's on mounting the plate. I used zip ties and it works great. Easy to take off when so desired and easy to put back on.

dmiller66 · 04-06-2010, 05:04 PM

You got pulled over and didn't get a ticket. You have implants?

Thrillz · 04-06-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmiller66

You got pulled over and didn't get a ticket. You have implants?

lol

~Stacy~ · 04-06-2010, 05:28 PM

Cops just love to pick on people that drive new cars around. I live in Wisconsin I see hundreds of old beaters and cars that are several months past due on their registration stickers. The chances of getting pulled over are less than 2%. I have been stopped 5 times. Reasons as stupid as having no plate, tinted plate cover, beads hanging from rearview, driving too slow when you are doing the posted speed limit, driving with brights on. I don't do drugs or nothing illegal but the cops sure love stopping me. I don't care anymore. Pull me over for speeding or something legit. When you drive a newer car they love to pick on you because they think you have more money vs. the person drivin around with the cracked windshield, missing car mirrors and dents you name it:( But I have to count my blessings I got away with written warnings and verbal warnings except one time

BaylorCamaro · 04-06-2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmiller66

You have implants?

I find myself asking that same question...

mrray13 · 04-06-2010, 05:55 PM

Cops do indeed love the new Camaro, some of us even own one!!

BTW Stacy, don't know why that happens in Wisconsin, but I hardly ever pull a new car over for the stuff you mentioned, unless the person driving it is known to be a player outside the law. I"d much rather pull over the beater for a cracked windshield, much better chance of making an arrest for something much more serious!

chevyss · 04-06-2010, 06:22 PM

Drivingcomfort.com has one that mounts under the front bumper and you can hide or use it up. The excuss that I've given to the cops is, "Darn officer, I just washed the car and forgot to pull is back up and it works every time. Washington State Patrol officers are really anal about that front plate.

Supercop29 · 04-06-2010, 06:22 PM

Implants... my wife does...I like them...but never let a driver go because she had implants.... but.......... today isn't over !! :-)

~Stacy~ · 04-06-2010, 06:37 PM

BTW Stacy, don't know why that happens in Wisconsin, but I hardly ever pull a new car over for the stuff you mentioned, unless the person driving it is known to be a player outside the law. I"d much rather pull over the beater for a cracked windshield, much better chance of making an arrest for something much more serious![/QUOTE]

Maybe its Wisconsin

I never been arrested and haven't stepped a foot into a jail

BaylorCamaro · 04-06-2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrray13

Cops do indeed love the new Camaro, some of us even own one!!

ruh roh, you're one of them!

mrray13 · 04-06-2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Stacy~

Maybe its Wisconsin

I never been arrested and haven't stepped a foot into a jail

WE can fix that, lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

ruh roh, you're one of them!

Like you didn't know.

rmnc3r · 04-06-2010, 06:49 PM

This DIY Install is not too onerous or odious
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73549

BaylorCamaro · 04-06-2010, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrray13

Like you didn't know.

Actually I didn't!

04-06-2010, 04:46 PM	#1
John VS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT CGM, IOM Int. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 381	Cops Like the 2010 Camaro A little story... I'm here in California where the law says every car must have a front license plate. Well, I looked into one of those flip out plate things, but never bought one. I definitely wasn't drilling holes in my front bumper. So this week I have to take a friend to the the airport (LAX). There's a roadblock at the entrance with about 5-6 cops stopping every car that goes in. The officers says "Do you realize you don't have a front plate?" I say yes, it's a new car I haven't got it on yet. He says "Well, it's a nice car" and waves me on. So I drop off my friend and I'm coming around the terminal to head home when a motorcycle cop flips on his lights behind me and signals for me to pull over. It has been all of 3 minutes since the first cop said something. "Sir, the reason I stopped you is you have no front license plate on your car." I didn't point out that I'd heard this already. I just agreed and said the plate was in the garage and I hadn't put it on yet (all true). So the cop leans down and says "How do you like the car?" I tell him I love it and he replies "A friend told me it feels like sitting in a bunker." "Yeah, it does at first, but after a few days you don't even notice it anymore." The cop says "Yeah, well he owns a Challenger, so..." Me: "Badmouthing the competition." "Well, I'm just going to give you a warning today, but don't forget to put that plate on." So, yes, I agreed and I will be ordering one of those flip out plate holders soon. But this is only the second time in my life I've gotten a warning instead of a ticket. And I've had plenty of tickets over the years. But this week I got two warnings in 5 minutes :-0 The Camaro seems to have the same effect on cops as a hot blonde, which is sort of nice for a change. Kind of makes me wonder what a blonde in a Camaro could get away with? Probably anything short of murder.

04-06-2010, 05:28 PM	#5
~Stacy~ Banned Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: None Posts: 5,113	License Plate Laws Cops just love to pick on people that drive new cars around. I live in Wisconsin I see hundreds of old beaters and cars that are several months past due on their registration stickers. The chances of getting pulled over are less than 2%. I have been stopped 5 times. Reasons as stupid as having no plate, tinted plate cover, beads hanging from rearview, driving too slow when you are doing the posted speed limit, driving with brights on. I don't do drugs or nothing illegal but the cops sure love stopping me. I don't care anymore. Pull me over for speeding or something legit. When you drive a newer car they love to pick on you because they think you have more money vs. the person drivin around with the cracked windshield, missing car mirrors and dents you name it:( But I have to count my blessings I got away with written warnings and verbal warnings except one time

04-06-2010, 05:55 PM	#7
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	Cops do indeed love the new Camaro, some of us even own one!! BTW Stacy, don't know why that happens in Wisconsin, but I hardly ever pull a new car over for the stuff you mentioned, unless the person driving it is known to be a player outside the law. I"d much rather pull over the beater for a cracked windshield, much better chance of making an arrest for something much more serious! __________________ *PacMan*

04-06-2010, 06:22 PM	#8
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	Drivingcomfort.com has one that mounts under the front bumper and you can hide or use it up. The excuss that I've given to the cops is, "Darn officer, I just washed the car and forgot to pull is back up and it works every time. Washington State Patrol officers are really anal about that front plate. Attached Images

04-06-2010, 06:22 PM	#9
Supercop29 Old Cop! Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Broken Arrow, Okla. Posts: 396 View My Garage	Implants... my wife does...I like them...but never let a driver go because she had implants.... but.......... today isn't over !! :-) __________________ http://www.tulsacarfx.com/ http://www.ratrodzstore.com/main.sc

04-06-2010, 04:55 PM	#2
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	There are some good DIY's on mounting the plate. I used zip ties and it works great. Easy to take off when so desired and easy to put back on.

04-06-2010, 05:04 PM	#3
dmiller66 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: '13 2SS/RS, Blue Ray Metallic, Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 227	You got pulled over and didn't get a ticket. You have implants?

04-06-2010, 06:37 PM	#10
~Stacy~ Banned Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: None Posts: 5,113	BTW Stacy, don't know why that happens in Wisconsin, but I hardly ever pull a new car over for the stuff you mentioned, unless the person driving it is known to be a player outside the law. I"d much rather pull over the beater for a cracked windshield, much better chance of making an arrest for something much more serious![/QUOTE] Maybe its Wisconsin I never been arrested and haven't stepped a foot into a jail

04-06-2010, 06:49 PM	#13
rmnc3r Drives: me up the wall. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 471	This DIY Install is not too onerous or odious http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73549

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