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ihaveacamaro · 03-12-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonPunjabi

true i don't think id have much issue i live in boston and never had an issue with my hidden plate on my motorcycle (on the rear too) ill def have that put on the front just in case i ever do i need a front plate quick haha

Dang, you're Punjabi and you own a motorcycle and are looking into a camaro. Us few brown people are breaking some stereotypes!! Lmao

I love it when I go to some event and all I see are accords and camrys... And my camaro lmao

camaroGOODMAN · 03-12-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom D

Show and Go all the way. Everyone who sees it gets a kick out of it. Then wants to know where they can get one.

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Originally Posted by butters

love my retractable plate, always forget to put it up though!

Hendu · 03-12-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Mine is always on...

Of course I rock the JacFab no drill license plate bracket

I don't think you'd sell as many if people knew you didn't use it

It's like those old toupee commercials!

I decided one warning that turned into both plate and window tint was a good enough reason to get a front plate put on. I jury rigged it but intend to do jacfab some day. I don't think a hideaway would be good for me given winter driving dangers.

I just need to decide what custom plate I want so I can make it more worth while.

Taintedveins · 03-12-2012, 02:55 PM

Most states from what I have heard can't and wont issue the ticket if the car didn't come with a place to mount it? (Something to do with vehicle damage) So if you don't have the mount on your car you shouldn't get a ticket in the first place.

E.T. · 03-12-2012, 03:23 PM

I've seen a lot of cars around here without front plates, although I think it's required by law. The Camaro looks much, much better without that eye sore of a front plate on it.

OHIOSS · 03-12-2012, 04:05 PM

I got tired of getting stopped by the police. I have been stopped a total of 5 times since I got the car in June 09. I got stopped 3 times last year so in the summer I decided to put the damn thing on. I zip tied it so I wouldn't have to cut any holes.

The problem is our Camaro's are noticeable so the police tend to look them over more than a regular car. I had one policeman that pulled me over said he was giving me a warning as long as I let him look over the car. He was really cool about it, even asked me to open the hood. He asked me how fast I have had it up to, I thought he may be entrapping me so I lied and told him I had it to 152 at a race track even though it wasn't a race track.

The fine is Ohio is $180 for first offense, $350 for the 2nd offense so it's just not worth the aggravavation any more.

Russ

hawk02 · 03-12-2012, 04:05 PM

I've owned two 5th gen Camaros and didn't install the front license plate on either one even though Ohio law requires one. So far I've manage to drive past dozens of police cars without being stopped. If I ever do get stopped, I'll just pay the fine. It's worth it to me to keep the front of my Camaro plateless.

chandler · 03-12-2012, 05:44 PM

Here in CA they are required but I have been lucky so far. Never been pulled over.

Bateman1013 · 03-12-2012, 05:58 PM

Im from mass and it is illegal not to have a front plate, they usually dont pull u over for not having one, but if they pull u over for like speeding theyll add it it onto the ticket uping the fine. They did come out with a grreen back plate for a year and if u have that plate u dont need a front plate...

atma · 03-12-2012, 07:08 PM

I drive with mine on as is required here in MD, but when I get to shows and/or meets, I take it off. Just two spring loaded clips and off it comes! got it from here:
http://www.eliminatorbracket.com

skipinminn · 03-12-2012, 08:23 PM

JACFAB mounting Front Plate. Best money I have spent On my car so FAR. No drilling and only two Screws to remove and use for Install

Sweet!

jennnchuck · 03-12-2012, 09:31 PM

nope. mine is still sitting in the trunk. has never been on and i dont plan on ever putting it on. been 2 years and i have never been pulled over for not having it on.

Jason@JacFab · 03-12-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by skipinminn

JACFAB mounting Front Plate. Best money I have spent On my car so FAR. No drilling and only two Screws to remove and use for Install

Sweet!

Love that custom plate!

evilbeef54 · 03-13-2012, 12:02 AM

lol, AZ didnt even issue us front plates

03-12-2012, 02:55 PM	#46
Taintedveins Shark attack! Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,561 View My Garage	Most states from what I have heard can't and wont issue the ticket if the car didn't come with a place to mount it? (Something to do with vehicle damage) So if you don't have the mount on your car you shouldn't get a ticket in the first place. __________________

03-12-2012, 03:23 PM	#47
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	I've seen a lot of cars around here without front plates, although I think it's required by law. The Camaro looks much, much better without that eye sore of a front plate on it. __________________

03-12-2012, 04:05 PM	#49
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,439 View My Garage	I've owned two 5th gen Camaros and didn't install the front license plate on either one even though Ohio law requires one. So far I've manage to drive past dozens of police cars without being stopped. If I ever do get stopped, I'll just pay the fine. It's worth it to me to keep the front of my Camaro plateless. Attached Images

03-12-2012, 05:44 PM	#50
chandler Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 136	Here in CA they are required but I have been lucky so far. Never been pulled over. __________________ Camaros...just plain .

03-12-2012, 05:58 PM	#51
Bateman1013 Drives: S10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 8	Im from mass and it is illegal not to have a front plate, they usually dont pull u over for not having one, but if they pull u over for like speeding theyll add it it onto the ticket uping the fine. They did come out with a grreen back plate for a year and if u have that plate u dont need a front plate... __________________ Planning my 2012 SS/RS under 7 days till i place my order, trying to get this right. All after market mod tips are much appreciated!

03-12-2012, 04:05 PM	#48
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I got tired of getting stopped by the police. I have been stopped a total of 5 times since I got the car in June 09. I got stopped 3 times last year so in the summer I decided to put the damn thing on. I zip tied it so I wouldn't have to cut any holes. The problem is our Camaro's are noticeable so the police tend to look them over more than a regular car. I had one policeman that pulled me over said he was giving me a warning as long as I let him look over the car. He was really cool about it, even asked me to open the hood. He asked me how fast I have had it up to, I thought he may be entrapping me so I lied and told him I had it to 152 at a race track even though it wasn't a race track. The fine is Ohio is $180 for first offense, $350 for the 2nd offense so it's just not worth the aggravavation any more. Russ

03-12-2012, 07:08 PM	#52
atma disco kryptonite Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Champaign Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	I drive with mine on as is required here in MD, but when I get to shows and/or meets, I take it off. Just two spring loaded clips and off it comes! got it from here: http://www.eliminatorbracket.com __________________

03-12-2012, 08:23 PM	#53
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	JACFAB mounting Front Plate. Best money I have spent On my car so FAR. No drilling and only two Screws to remove and use for Install Sweet!

03-12-2012, 09:31 PM	#54
jennnchuck Drives: 2010 yellow 2lt/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hazlet, new jersey Posts: 896 View My Garage	nope. mine is still sitting in the trunk. has never been on and i dont plan on ever putting it on. been 2 years and i have never been pulled over for not having it on. __________________

03-13-2012, 12:02 AM	#56
evilbeef54 tail lights for u Drives: Bumble Bee 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Where ever USCG sends me Posts: 370	lol, AZ didnt even issue us front plates __________________ 1972 Camaro 350/Muncie M22 - SOLD 1986 Camaro RS - R.I.P. 1994 Camaro Z28 - SOLD 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RY M6- LOVIN' it Kooks LT's & HFC's, Flowmaster Single chamber mufflers, C.A.I. Intake, ADM Scoop, Rotofab w/w relocate Semper Paratus You have to go out You don't have to come back!!!

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