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Paperer · 08-20-2009, 12:08 AM

I plan on moving to Texas in about two years, that front plate law needs to go!

Rounki · 08-20-2009, 12:12 AM

I used to put my front license plate in the dash couple years ago. I hate how it looks on the front bumper.
But... I stopped putting it on my dash as well when one of my friends pointed out some of possibilities if I got in a crash. Really not interested in sharp metal flying around in the cabin in the case of an accident.

Spyderseal · 08-20-2009, 03:17 AM

A buddy of mines brother got a ticket the other day for not having a front plate AND he had it on his front dash!

But that still isnt going to stop me from NOT putting it on my Camaro! I hate the way front plates look!

Mike TexaSS · 08-20-2009, 03:35 PM

On the dash will still get you a ticket, the plate has to be on the front of the car.

2010camaro2SS · 08-20-2009, 03:51 PM

rolnslo, were those pics taken in the IBM parking garage?!? haha... that looks very familiar

Wingnut · 08-20-2009, 04:01 PM

If you have it in your dash and they give you a ticket, you can get it dismissed. There are interpretations in the law that allow for the plate to be on the dash. Not all police officers are trained or understand them, but they exist from other persistant folks getting them officially posted.

rolnslo · 08-20-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010camaro1LT

rolnslo, were those pics taken in the IBM parking garage?!? haha... that looks very familiar

Nope, all I'll say is that I work for a rather large oilfield services company.

After a while, all parking garages start to look the same, don't they...

Al 522 · 08-22-2009, 04:45 PM

Here is mine.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-23-2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legend

Ah...never thought of that!

Lucky the cop who did stop me was coming at me and turned around...I reached for it after he passed me!

Actually yes...most forward part of car must have the tag...meaning the bumper! But I've seen so many cars with it in the dash that maybe I'll just leave it there...since leaning over could turn bad quickly!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfworld

That law was going to be reviewed by the state legislation this past session... but I dont think it ever got voted on. Stupid law imho...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wingnut

If you have it in your dash and they give you a ticket, you can get it dismissed. There are interpretations in the law that allow for the plate to be on the dash. Not all police officers are trained or understand them, but they exist from other persistant folks getting them officially posted.

From what I understand, the law changed. I USED to be that it was the most forward part of the car.

Now...I understand it to be that it must at least be VISIBLE from the front. That means putting it in the dash is cool...as long as I can read it when looking in my rear view mirror at you.

If I look back and it's laying flat on the dash, THAT is a ticket. If I look back and it's leaning against the window at an angle, but is still legible, you are in the clear.

So...depends on the officer and how it's positioned.

*mlee* · 08-23-2009, 01:12 AM

It's not holes in the front bumper that bothers me... It's simply the plate detracting from the front of the car. The GM mount is the best looking thing available. So if I'm ever forced to put it on I'll just do it right.

Before that happens I'm taking Tags advice... and have it handy on the back floorboard..

Front plate is still not really a big deal in TX, just an add on to what ever else you were doing wrong.

mrgm · 08-23-2009, 02:51 AM

lived in Texas all my life. I have never been pulled over for not having a front plate. Been pulled over for many thing, never from a front plate.

2010SS2SS · 08-23-2009, 03:14 AM

Anyone messed with the "motorized" hide away mounts?

Sevn86 · 10-02-2009, 12:16 AM

what happens if you have your dealership (Advertisment/Logo) thing thats on it when you buy ur car and not the plate. cuz i have a plate on the back but not on the front the front has the dealer thing. I never had a plate on my other car for about 8 years until i went to the dps office and they made me put it on.

firefighter1 · 10-02-2009, 11:39 AM

Talk to a few traffic cops yesterday about this very thing. Both stated that yes it is a law that the vehicles in texas must have a visible front plate, but they are looking more for seatbelt and inspections than the front plate. However, it is a ticketable offense with like a 100 dollar fine. One cop made the sugestion that I put it on the dash and that would suffice. The other then mentioned that it has to be visible, and he had seen some people go to "walmart" and buy those clear suction cups with the large "nipple" on the back. They slide right into the holes of the plate and will hold it securely to the lower part of the winshield from the inside.

Probalby what I'm going to do when my car comes in. I'll take some pic's and post when I get it done!

08-20-2009, 12:08 AM	#15
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	I plan on moving to Texas in about two years, that front plate law needs to go! __________________

08-20-2009, 12:12 AM	#16
Rounki Drives: 2010 CGM SS/RS IO Int. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 269	I used to put my front license plate in the dash couple years ago. I hate how it looks on the front bumper. But... I stopped putting it on my dash as well when one of my friends pointed out some of possibilities if I got in a crash. Really not interested in sharp metal flying around in the cabin in the case of an accident. __________________ Ron K. XS Power 1 7/8 LT Headers XS Power 3" Cat Back Vmax TB ADM Street Intake H&R Springs Forgestar F14s Tuned by HPT

08-20-2009, 03:51 PM	#19
2010camaro2SS Server Enginerd Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 99	rolnslo, were those pics taken in the IBM parking garage?!? haha... that looks very familiar __________________ Loaded 2SS/RS Victory Red... waaaaaaaaay better than my Mitsubishi Lancer!

08-20-2009, 04:01 PM	#20
Wingnut GOT IT....LOVE IT!!! Drives: 2010 2SS, Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 193	If you have it in your dash and they give you a ticket, you can get it dismissed. There are interpretations in the law that allow for the plate to be on the dash. Not all police officers are trained or understand them, but they exist from other persistant folks getting them officially posted. __________________ 2SS, Silver Ice......delivered June 10th!

08-22-2009, 04:45 PM	#22
Al 522 Drives: 68 Camaro, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Converse, TX Posts: 60	Here is mine. Attached Images __________________ FINALLY got my VIN today. 2G1FT1EWXA9124605 Victory Red 2SS/RS, Grey Ralley Stripes, Ground Effects, Grey Leather, Manual Trans

08-20-2009, 03:17 AM	#17
Spyderseal Drives: 2010 SS (Sold) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 85	A buddy of mines brother got a ticket the other day for not having a front plate AND he had it on his front dash! But that still isnt going to stop me from NOT putting it on my Camaro! I hate the way front plates look!

08-20-2009, 03:35 PM	#18
Mike TexaSS Drives: 454 LS7 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 380	On the dash will still get you a ticket, the plate has to be on the front of the car.

08-23-2009, 01:12 AM	#24
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,999 View My Garage	It's not holes in the front bumper that bothers me... It's simply the plate detracting from the front of the car. The GM mount is the best looking thing available. So if I'm ever forced to put it on I'll just do it right. Before that happens I'm taking Tags advice... and have it handy on the back floorboard.. Front plate is still not really a big deal in TX, just an add on to what ever else you were doing wrong. __________________

08-23-2009, 02:51 AM	#25
mrgm cheap and fast Drives: older Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 236	lived in Texas all my life. I have never been pulled over for not having a front plate. Been pulled over for many thing, never from a front plate.

08-23-2009, 03:14 AM	#26
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,296	Anyone messed with the "motorized" hide away mounts?

10-02-2009, 11:39 AM	#28
firefighter1 Drives: 625 rwhp red jewel ss COTW 11-8-10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 824	Talk to a few traffic cops yesterday about this very thing. Both stated that yes it is a law that the vehicles in texas must have a visible front plate, but they are looking more for seatbelt and inspections than the front plate. However, it is a ticketable offense with like a 100 dollar fine. One cop made the sugestion that I put it on the dash and that would suffice. The other then mentioned that it has to be visible, and he had seen some people go to "walmart" and buy those clear suction cups with the large "nipple" on the back. They slide right into the holes of the plate and will hold it securely to the lower part of the winshield from the inside. Probalby what I'm going to do when my car comes in. I'll take some pic's and post when I get it done!

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