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zirotti · 09-19-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFly03

It's not a moving violation so I don't believe it counts at all in either case.

Correct

BaylorCamaro · 09-19-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFly03

I refuse to drill holes in my car for a front plate that serves no purpose except to tag me with a laser.

With that said... I've only been ticketed once in my life so far because I'm always very nice to the cops so they tend to pass on something as petty as that.

I'm always super nice to the cops, shake their hand when they leave and stuff. Oh well. Glad it doesn't go in insurance or license.

kga10734 · 09-20-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperFly03

I refuse to drill holes in my car for a front plate that serves no purpose except to tag me with a laser.

With that said... I've only been ticketed once in my life so far because I'm always very nice to the cops so they tend to pass on something as petty as that.

Here you go,

Texas plates MUST be on front bumper

This is a way for them to generate money no matter how nice and polite you are. With the money troubles most states and counties are having right now, don't think you will not get pulled over for this and if you do, you will likely get a ticket for it. It is also a probable cause and you can get hit with more fines if they really want to.

acamellis · 09-20-2010, 12:09 AM

Baylor Cop pulled me over for that over the summer man. If you remember I have the hideaway and I just flipped it back up and told him he was crazy lol

BaylorCamaro · 09-20-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by acamellis

Baylor Cop pulled me over for that over the summer man. If you remember I have the hideaway and I just flipped it back up and told him he was crazy lol

lol, yeah that's what I plan on. Where did you order yours from? Cheapest I've found is $150.

Homestar1217 · 09-20-2010, 12:41 AM

I thought the law only said it had to be visible from the front of the car. Guess I lose my case if I get pulled over. Though I drive up and down 35 from Fort Worth to Austin all the time and I've never been pulled over. If I do get pulled over my plate is on my floor, I'll just throw it up in the windshield and say it fell down and see what happens... :-)

BaylorCamaro · 09-20-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Homestar1217

I thought the law only said it had to be visible from the front of the car. Guess I lose my case if I get pulled over. Though I drive up and down 35 from Fort Worth to Austin all the time and I've never been pulled over. If I do get pulled over my plate is on my floor, I'll just throw it up in the windshield and say it fell down and see what happens... :-)

I drive 35 a lot and around town and have passed cops a lot, nothing has happened. However I have been pulled over twice by state troopers in the middle of no where for it..

My plate was in my windshield, I told him and he said that doesn't work, and has to be on the bumper.

Homestar1217 · 09-20-2010, 12:57 AM

Right then, well I ain't drillin the holes, so I guess if I do happen to get pulled over we'll see what the damage is. I've been in front of many a cop out here though and not even a look, so I'm keeping my hopes up!

snowtrill · 09-20-2010, 02:03 AM

Or you can do this:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73549

I do find it interesting that there seems to be a rise in cops watching for missing front plates.

Gigachip · 09-20-2010, 02:54 AM

I guess its a plus side living where I live. Right next to Las Cruces, NM. In NM front plates aren't required so the cops in this area aren't ever looking at them. (40 miles between TX and NM)

Lawdog1911 · 09-20-2010, 03:08 AM

I saw on the news the other day that Texas is getting stricter on no plates in the front of the car. My guess if for the intersection cameras up everywhere now.

CamaroSkooter · 09-20-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kga10734

Here you go,

Texas plates MUST be on front bumper

This is a way for them to generate money no matter how nice and polite you are. With the money troubles most states and counties are having right now, don't think you will not get pulled over for this and if you do, you will likely get a ticket for it. It is also a probable cause and you can get hit with more fines if they really want to.

Yup, that's the case I was talking about

ImBlown · 09-20-2010, 10:15 PM

Fawk The Cops

bossbunny · 09-20-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawdog1911

I saw on the news the other day that Texas is getting stricter on no plates in the front of the car. My guess if for the intersection cameras up everywhere now.

YOURE FROM CUT N SHOOT?!?!? NO WAY.

09-20-2010, 12:41 AM	#20
Homestar1217 Technology Specialist Drives: 2014 IS 250 F Sport (Not named yet) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 867 View My Garage	I thought the law only said it had to be visible from the front of the car. Guess I lose my case if I get pulled over. Though I drive up and down 35 from Fort Worth to Austin all the time and I've never been pulled over. If I do get pulled over my plate is on my floor, I'll just throw it up in the windshield and say it fell down and see what happens... :-) __________________ I eat Rice for lunch :-) (Can't really say that anymore!) 2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport - Bone stock!

09-20-2010, 12:57 AM	#22
Homestar1217 Technology Specialist Drives: 2014 IS 250 F Sport (Not named yet) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 867 View My Garage	Right then, well I ain't drillin the holes, so I guess if I do happen to get pulled over we'll see what the damage is. I've been in front of many a cop out here though and not even a look, so I'm keeping my hopes up! __________________ I eat Rice for lunch :-) (Can't really say that anymore!) 2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport - Bone stock!

09-20-2010, 02:03 AM	#23
snowtrill Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6- Rogue Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 608 View My Garage	Or you can do this: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73549 I do find it interesting that there seems to be a rise in cops watching for missing front plates. __________________ Power without control is useless.

09-20-2010, 10:15 PM	#27
ImBlown Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: houston Posts: 136	Fawk The Cops __________________

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acamellis IAMACE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black A6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 147 View My Garage	Baylor Cop pulled me over for that over the summer man. If you remember I have the hideaway and I just flipped it back up and told him he was crazy lol

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Lawdog1911 ZL1 Dreamin Drives: 1967 Camaro, 2010 2SS (RIP) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cut N Shoot Texas Posts: 532	I saw on the news the other day that Texas is getting stricter on no plates in the front of the car. My guess if for the intersection cameras up everywhere now.