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Fuel · 03-27-2010, 03:16 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, 03:36 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, 05:43 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, 06:01 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, 06:03 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, 12:45 PM

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, 06:32 PM

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

MinnesotaDream · 05-14-2010, 06:37 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, 07:09 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, 08:54 PM

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

5thGenOwner · 05-14-2010, 09:03 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

snowtrill · 05-14-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATXCamaroKid

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

That only works as long as you have temp plates.

pumpkinrancho · 05-14-2010, 10:44 PM

Wyoming is a front plate state, however I will not put one on. I will pay the ticket if they give me one. I keep the plate in the car. Over half of my driving is done in Colorado and they are a lot less restrictive. As proof of that look at my Adams Polish event photos and count the front liscence plates. 24 out of 25 cars that showed up did not have a front plate. It makes the front of the car look stupid. My 2 cents. Ps my 69 camaro never has had a front plate either.

jeepguy_1980 · 05-14-2010, 11:14 PM

I once got a ticket for speeding and and no front plate. I used some black double sided tape to mount the plate and get the ticket signed off. Two years later The same cop recognized my car and pulled me over just for not having a front plate and chewed me out for not taking his first ticket seriously.

03-27-2010, 03:16 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, 05:43 PM	#17
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	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, 06:01 PM	#18
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 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, 06:32 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, 06:37 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

03-27-2010, 03:36 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.

05-14-2010, 07:09 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: 3,189	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, 08:54 PM	#24
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	I'm part of the lucky ones - no front plate required in NC...

05-14-2010, 09:03 PM	#25
5thGenOwner Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,197	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 __________________

05-14-2010, 10:44 PM	#27
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	Wyoming is a front plate state, however I will not put one on. I will pay the ticket if they give me one. I keep the plate in the car. Over half of my driving is done in Colorado and they are a lot less restrictive. As proof of that look at my Adams Polish event photos and count the front liscence plates. 24 out of 25 cars that showed up did not have a front plate. It makes the front of the car look stupid. My 2 cents. Ps my 69 camaro never has had a front plate either. __________________

05-14-2010, 11:14 PM	#28
jeepguy_1980 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newport News Posts: 1,310 View My Garage	I once got a ticket for speeding and and no front plate. I used some black double sided tape to mount the plate and get the ticket signed off. Two years later The same cop recognized my car and pulled me over just for not having a front plate and chewed me out for not taking his first ticket seriously.

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