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upflying · 11-25-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

I know we're always defending each other and defending LEOs but I had to do this one sorry brother

In other words OP...the cop thought you had stolen the car from your parents or took it without permission. Then he was jealous you hadn't so he gave you a ticket.

Mark this comment as the first time I ever didn't defend the LEO

Nope, a lot of wanted people were arrested and dope was found because a stop was made for no front plate.
When a stop is made for no plate it's because the cop wants to ID the driver and vehicle. Additional PC could be developed to toss the interior. Writing a ticket is secondary.
I agree it is a good stop but if a cop stops you for no front plate, his/her motives may be something else. It certainly is not in the interest of traffic safety.
When you have 30 years on as a cop, please reply again.

trewyn15 · 11-25-2012, 10:34 AM

That's funny, there's been a lot of people around here pulled over for it, I've never used a front plate on the Monte and never had an issue with it lol

myold88 · 11-25-2012, 10:50 AM

We are lucky here in Ct. Two plate state but it's not generally enforced.
I bet over one in 10 cars doesn't have the front plate installed.
I never put one on my SS and not one stop in over 3 years.

Run4two · 11-25-2012, 11:31 AM

I've driven my beater (98 Camry) over 245,000 miles without a front plate and never been ticketed for not having it. I've been pulled over and ticketed 4 times for speeding during that time and not once has the officer added no plate to the ticket. It doesn't appear to be a problem here in SoCal.

mr_honez · 11-25-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by stlrammer

In St. Louis you cannot stop the dealer from hammering the front plate bracket on. To weird.

Just bought mine yesterday in Houston and the bracket came with it on the car.

Wanted to put a bracket on the bottom but it was rolled out to me with the bracket already on the bumper. Now I have to get plugs for my bumper...

RollaMo · 11-25-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stlrammer

In St. Louis you cannot stop the dealer from hammering the front plate bracket on. To weird.

Bought ours in Marshfield, MO and the front plate bracket was in the trunk.
Dealer asked if I wanted it installed, and I told him not if I don't have too.
He smiled, and said "I don't blame you" and left the bracket in the trunk.

bb040 · 11-25-2012, 02:53 PM

boy i am so glad we dont have to mess with that crap in TN

OzzySS · 11-25-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MaroMike94

I wanted to take off but the risk of him chasing me didn't seem worth it. I found a remote controlled retractable front plate. What do you guys think?
http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...me-p-2707.html

there's a manual sliding bracket available for 1/3 the cost, i'd go with that instead. or, there's the jacfab option if you prefer that look. i wouldn't spend $150 on something you'll break the first time you forget to put it up and scrape the bumper...

Frank in MD · 11-25-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MaroMike94

I got pulled over the 1st time In my camaro today for no front tag.

What part of MD?

11-25-2012, 10:34 AM	#30
trewyn15 Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 2,414	That's funny, there's been a lot of people around here pulled over for it, I've never used a front plate on the Monte and never had an issue with it lol __________________ 2004 Monte Carlo LS - 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel Classic - 2000 Trans Am WS6

11-25-2012, 10:50 AM	#31
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,179 View My Garage	We are lucky here in Ct. Two plate state but it's not generally enforced. I bet over one in 10 cars doesn't have the front plate installed. I never put one on my SS and not one stop in over 3 years. __________________

11-25-2012, 02:53 PM	#35
bb040 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS red jewl tintcoat Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cordova,TN Posts: 747 View My Garage	boy i am so glad we dont have to mess with that crap in TN __________________

11-25-2012, 11:31 AM	#32
Run4two Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Transformer Edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 451	I've driven my beater (98 Camry) over 245,000 miles without a front plate and never been ticketed for not having it. I've been pulled over and ticketed 4 times for speeding during that time and not once has the officer added no plate to the ticket. It doesn't appear to be a problem here in SoCal.