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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.

Fuel · 03-27-2010, 02:16 PM

I'm in the same boat in Missouri here.

Just got back from the dealership when it hit me that we're required to get front plates. I really don't want those holes drilled in the front of my bumper, so I'm debating if I should let them or not.

Do you know if it's illegal to just have the plate sitting in the front windshield instead?

pmb1010 · 03-27-2010, 02:36 PM

Most of the state laws are worded to say the plate must be on the front of the vehicle. Slipping it on the dash is not good enough.
Dangerous too. If you get rear ended that thing on the dash becomes a flying razor blade.

papabearcamaro · 03-27-2010, 04:43 PM

I am in WI. and we are a front plate state. For now,mine is staying in the trunk. Just can't bring myself to put it on and ruin the look of the car.

2010 SSRS · 03-27-2010, 05:01 PM

I had to put mine on here in RI and I bought the bracket that bolts right up to the factory bolts under the nose, I am very happy with it.

SleepWarz · 03-27-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron10

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.

How does one object completly ruin the looks of an entire vehicle?

I just ziptied my braket to the bottom grill. fits perfectly.

2010 Bumblebee · 03-28-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain

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

Yes it's removable, but a bracket stays underneath. You won't find it on the web site. You will have to call them. They are a hobby shop. They must make them in the back room or something.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

I had to put mine on here in RI and I bought the bracket that bolts right up to the factory bolts under the nose, I am very happy with it.

You probably have the same one as I have.

TooTall · 05-14-2010, 05:32 PM

Didn't Missouri senate bill SB 781 pass which eliminates the front plate requirement?

MinnesotaDream · 05-14-2010, 05:37 PM

In this state it is a 100 buck ticket....

Got pulled over once...but when i mentioned that the cop car did not have a front plate...i got a chuck and no ticket....

so far so good

jagan323 · 05-14-2010, 06:09 PM

I live in Canada... and I also need the plate on as well. It's 150 bucks per ticket. But the honest truth is, I've recently came back from the body shop and my Bumper was replaced. I plan to use that story when i get pulled over. Hopefully I won't be pulled over too soon. But i've seen SO many cop cars since I got the car back. I cringe everytime i see one.

CaniacFan · 05-14-2010, 07:54 PM

I'm part of the lucky ones - no front plate required in NC...

5thGenOwner · 05-14-2010, 08:03 PM

You'll probably be fine for the most part, but do not park on the street! Meter-maids will not hesitate; this is where the majority of these tickets come from.

...my $0.02

03-26-2010, 11:59 PM	#1
stlrammer Drives: Bumblebee SS-LS3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 1,496 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: 187	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, JBA Shorty headers & Hi Flow cats, muff delete, Magnaflow Tru X pipe

03-27-2010, 02:16 PM	#15
Fuel Drives: Future: 2010 2LT/RS Automatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St Louis Missouri Posts: 42	I'm in the same boat in Missouri here. Just got back from the dealership when it hit me that we're required to get front plates. I really don't want those holes drilled in the front of my bumper, so I'm debating if I should let them or not. Do you know if it's illegal to just have the plate sitting in the front windshield instead? __________________ "Naw, more like chewed out. I've been chewed out before."

03-27-2010, 04:43 PM	#17
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ripon Wisconsin Posts: 1,763	I am in WI. and we are a front plate state. For now,mine is staying in the trunk. Just can't bring myself to put it on and ruin the look of the car. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

03-27-2010, 12:14 AM	#2
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,254	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.

03-27-2010, 02:03 AM	#3
youngoliver Drives: 2SS/RS SIM -- Lifted 99' GMC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 558	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

03-27-2010, 08:46 AM	#4
nosrettap58 nosrettap58 Drives: 2012 cadillac srx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: montana Posts: 189	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.

03-27-2010, 10:34 AM	#6
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,188 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: 109 View My Garage	Interesting plate mount. Removable? Could not find it on the new era models website. Looks interesting though.

03-27-2010, 12:27 PM	#9
ATXCamaroKid Drives: 2010 2LT RS Cyber Grey Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 31	Anyone know if Texas has this retarded law?

03-27-2010, 12:32 PM	#10
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,188 View My Garage	Yep, Texas has a front plate law.

03-27-2010, 12:34 PM	#11
ATXCamaroKid Drives: 2010 2LT RS Cyber Grey Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 31	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

03-27-2010, 12:40 PM	#13
STL20102SS Drives: SW 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 356 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: 392	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.

03-27-2010, 02:36 PM	#16
pmb1010 Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Western NY Posts: 27	Most of the state laws are worded to say the plate must be on the front of the vehicle. Slipping it on the dash is not good enough. Dangerous too. If you get rear ended that thing on the dash becomes a flying razor blade.

03-27-2010, 05:01 PM	#18
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 114,125 View My Garage	I had to put mine on here in RI and I bought the bracket that bolts right up to the factory bolts under the nose, I am very happy with it. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-14-2010, 05:32 PM	#21
TooTall Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis (South County) Posts: 15	Didn't Missouri senate bill SB 781 pass which eliminates the front plate requirement? __________________ Larry St. Louis

05-14-2010, 05:37 PM	#22
MinnesotaDream Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 142 View My Garage	i have been driving since July 09 and not pulled over... In this state it is a 100 buck ticket.... Got pulled over once...but when i mentioned that the cop car did not have a front plate...i got a chuck and no ticket.... so far so good __________________ MRT V2 - FOOSE Legends

05-14-2010, 06:09 PM	#23
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,230	I live in Canada... and I also need the plate on as well. It's 150 bucks per ticket. But the honest truth is, I've recently came back from the body shop and my Bumper was replaced. I plan to use that story when i get pulled over. Hopefully I won't be pulled over too soon. But i've seen SO many cop cars since I got the car back. I cringe everytime i see one. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

05-14-2010, 07:54 PM	#24
CaniacFan Drives: '10 2SS/RS CGM #75,288 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,962	I'm part of the lucky ones - no front plate required in NC...

05-14-2010, 08:03 PM	#25
5thGenOwner Drives: 20TEN SS/RS L99 (SIM) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,834	You'll probably be fine for the most part, but do not park on the street! Meter-maids will not hesitate; this is where the majority of these tickets come from. ...my $0.02 __________________

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