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stlrammer · 03-26-2010, 11:59 PM

I live in Missouri and they require front plates. My dealer handed me the bracket and suggested I not install it. I prefer the look of my front bumper without the license plate. I have noticed several sporty cars in my area without so figured I may risk it for a while. Curious how other have handled in states that require front bumper license plates.

ron10 · 03-27-2010, 12:14 AM

some put them on and some don't.there are several threads on the forum about it.
it does ruin the looks of the car.

youngoliver · 03-27-2010, 02:03 AM

dont put it on odds of u getting pulled over for it are slim to none.. even if u do it should just be a fix it ticket

nosrettap58 · 03-27-2010, 08:46 AM

As long as you are willing to draw attention to yourself, leave it off. We too have the front plate law, and the ugliest license plate in the nation. the car already draws attention and without a plate...? I did talk to a friend of mine in law enforcement and he said they may let you go the first time and they may not. It's a gamble unfortunately, and one i am wrestling with too.

2010 Bumblebee · 03-27-2010, 10:30 AM

My dealer tells me that they got the removable front plate bracket from:

BD Speed & Hobby Shop

www.neweramodels.com

6 Progress Avenue
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 889-3576

hot_rod · 03-27-2010, 10:34 AM

I have never run one on my 57 Belair, +20years, and it's kinda hard to go unnoticed in it too. I'm not planning on running one on my Camaro either, we'll see.....

Captain · 03-27-2010, 12:20 PM

Interesting plate mount. Removable? Could not find it on the new era models website. Looks interesting though.

Captain · 03-27-2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 Bumblebee

My dealer tells me that they got the removable front plate bracket from:

BD Speed & Hobby Shop

www.neweramodels.com

6 Progress Avenue
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 889-3576

ATXCamaroKid · 03-27-2010, 12:27 PM

Anyone know if Texas has this retarded law?

hot_rod · 03-27-2010, 12:32 PM

Yep, Texas has a front plate law.

ATXCamaroKid · 03-27-2010, 12:34 PM

Screw it IDK Ill just keep the car clean and every time I get pulled over ill tell them I just bought it and heading to the Annex lol

jag107 · 03-27-2010, 12:39 PM

Why give them an excuse to pull you over? "Hey, while I got you here, let's see what kind of illegal mods you might have..."
My brother got pulled over here in Cali with his AZ rear plate only (AZ law is no front plate, they only give you ONE plate when you register). Got a bunch of shyt from the cop, wanted to harass him a bunch, let him go with a "warning". Cops can be A holes about stupid things like front plates and tint. I guess you have to weigh that risk in vs. keeping the car looking its best.

STL20102SS · 03-27-2010, 12:40 PM

I installed the retractable one listed in this thread.

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

PM me if your want to see how it looks in person.

balthazar · 03-27-2010, 01:44 PM

I live in STL, I've had a sports car for the past 5 years before I got my camaro, NEVER let the front plate touch it, and I've been pulled over for plenty of things, but even when I got pulled over they never said a word about it.

Worst case scenario they give you a ticket, if you decide to just pay it, it's $86, no points.

I THINK it is one of those that you have 30 days to "correct". As long as you can mount the bracket without drilling holes, I'd say if you don't wanna pay the fine, temp mount it, take it down, show them, get the ticket knocked off, remove plate, done.

But honestly I have only ever heard of one person being pulled over for that and it was because it was a pet peeve of the cop, he still didn't get a ticket.

03-26-2010, 11:59 PM	#1
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,063 View My Garage	Front License Plate I live in Missouri and they require front plates. My dealer handed me the bracket and suggested I not install it. I prefer the look of my front bumper without the license plate. I have noticed several sporty cars in my area without so figured I may risk it for a while. Curious how other have handled in states that require front bumper license plates. __________________

03-27-2010, 10:30 AM	#5
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	Front Plate Bracket My dealer tells me that they got the removable front plate bracket from: BD Speed & Hobby Shop www.neweramodels.com 6 Progress Avenue Nashua, NH 03062 (603) 889-3576 __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

03-27-2010, 12:39 PM	#12
jag107 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 221	Why give them an excuse to pull you over? "Hey, while I got you here, let's see what kind of illegal mods you might have..." My brother got pulled over here in Cali with his AZ rear plate only (AZ law is no front plate, they only give you ONE plate when you register). Got a bunch of shyt from the cop, wanted to harass him a bunch, let him go with a "warning". Cops can be A holes about stupid things like front plates and tint. I guess you have to weigh that risk in vs. keeping the car looking its best. __________________ Placed order: 02.25.2010 Took delivery: 04.06.2010 Halltech Yellowjacket CAI, Mike Norris catch can, VMAX PTB, JBA Shorty headers Hi Flow cats & axleback, Magnaflow Tru X pipe, Eibach F&R sway bars & end links

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hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	I have never run one on my 57 Belair, +20years, and it's kinda hard to go unnoticed in it too. I'm not planning on running one on my Camaro either, we'll see.....

03-27-2010, 12:20 PM	#7
Captain Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 107 View My Garage	Interesting plate mount. Removable? Could not find it on the new era models website. Looks interesting though.

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03-27-2010, 12:32 PM	#10
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	Yep, Texas has a front plate law.

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03-27-2010, 12:40 PM	#13
STL20102SS Drives: SW 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 494 View My Garage	I installed the retractable one listed in this thread. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=front+plate PM me if your want to see how it looks in person.

03-27-2010, 01:44 PM	#14
balthazar Drives: Black 2SS/RS w/Ground Effects Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West County, MO Posts: 346	I live in STL, I've had a sports car for the past 5 years before I got my camaro, NEVER let the front plate touch it, and I've been pulled over for plenty of things, but even when I got pulled over they never said a word about it. Worst case scenario they give you a ticket, if you decide to just pay it, it's $86, no points. I THINK it is one of those that you have 30 days to "correct". As long as you can mount the bracket without drilling holes, I'd say if you don't wanna pay the fine, temp mount it, take it down, show them, get the ticket knocked off, remove plate, done. But honestly I have only ever heard of one person being pulled over for that and it was because it was a pet peeve of the cop, he still didn't get a ticket.