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daygo1966 · 06-25-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Future MDPilot

It's like that in MA as well. Doesn't mean I have a front license plate though

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Dealer plate

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Same here! I live in Hellinois and refuse to put one on it until they make me.

B1G-AL · 06-25-2011, 10:34 AM

New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont have the front plate law as well...my Camaro's front fascia was murdered at the dealer with a plate holder

heRS · 06-25-2011, 10:42 AM

WA has a front plate law but apparently there's a teensy loophole: IF there is no mounting hardware from the factory (such as really old cars and new Camaros) attaching it to the vehicle the front plate is not required. My dealer did not drill holes for the mounting hardware and told me why they didn't.
Now, if I were out being a jerk, the LEO could pull his jerk card too and push the license plate thing, but I drive nicely and am very polite if pulled over. No front plate for me please!

Ladybugsmom · 06-25-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

WA has a front plate law but apparently there's a teensy loophole: IF there is no mounting hardware from the factory (such as really old cars and new Camaros) attaching it to the vehicle the front plate is not required. My dealer did not drill holes for the mounting hardware and told me why they didn't.
Now, if I were out being a jerk, the LEO could pull his jerk card too and push the license plate thing, but I drive nicely and am very polite if pulled over. No front plate for me please!

Thanks for that info Tori! I have the plate holder and hardware in my trunk, was keeping it "just in case" - now I can throw it away!!

The plate itself is in my glovebox - I can toss it on the dash if I get pulled over...

SIXJAK · 06-25-2011, 11:17 AM

MO has the front plate law while KS does not and neither does AR. The dealership that I bought my car from does not even install the plate kit on the Camaro. In talking to the GM at the dealership about it (85.00 fine-big whoop) he said because all of the dealerships in MO do a lot of interstate trading with other states that do not require a front plate, drilling holes into the front bumper makes the car unsaleable in the states that don't require a front plate. It sucks and the law is completely useless as it messes up the look of a car, makes more waste and does absolutely nothing to increase safety.

So let's make it a green issue. Less license plates ending up in land fills less greenhouse gasses being created to manufacture these license plates and the state can still charge the same amount for registration.

SIXJAK · 06-25-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Welcome to AZ...only 113 yesterday. A nice spring day. Where are you moving to in AZ?

Hey man it's just a dry heat. LOL Always wanted to slap the ppl who said that. It's like shoving your head in an oven. Used to live in PHX and Gilbert. Greetings from a front plate state. Gaaaaaah.

SIXJAK · 06-25-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by myold88

No- The crazy thing is in NJ gas prices are 20-25 cents CHEAPER than here in CT. I always fill up when in NJ but still try to pump my own gas.

LOL, that's funny. I'd like to believe that they're just trying to offer good old fashioned service there but it's Jersey. They'll pump your gas for you or else.

jeffny09 · 06-25-2011, 12:08 PM

Dude who cares man u worry to much about the nonsense laws we have here in NY long as they see a plate then it won't be a problem at all

midnighter · 06-25-2011, 12:13 PM

California motor vehicle laws aren't much better.

bossbunny · 06-25-2011, 12:53 PM

Thank goodness I live in TEXAS!

Angelsilhouette · 06-25-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

'nother weird law.... isn't it in NJ you cannot pump your own gas?

And in Memphis, Tennessee, a woman is not to drive a car unless a man warns approaching motorists or pedestrians by walking in front of the car that is being driven. (Talking of dumb, outdated automobile laws)

JCL-2SS · 06-25-2011, 01:20 PM

I live in NY on Long Island, have my car over 1 year without front plate, never been bothered about it out here even when i have been pulled over for something else. Now NYC is another story, cop at entrance to mid town tunnel flagged me over and wrote me up for no other reason but not having from plate. I paid the $50 ticket and moved on.

StOrM TrOOpEr · 06-25-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by REDXIIIDave

Is that 12 inches from the ground measured to the bottom of the plate, the middle, or the top? I would assume the bottom, but the law as you stated it doesn't say.

now there's your loophole

StOrM TrOOpEr · 06-25-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelsilhouette

And in Memphis, Tennessee, a woman is not to drive a car unless a man warns approaching motorists or pedestrians by walking in front of the car that is being driven. (Talking of dumb, outdated automobile laws)

06-25-2011, 10:42 AM	#31
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	WA has a front plate law but apparently there's a teensy loophole: IF there is no mounting hardware from the factory (such as really old cars and new Camaros) attaching it to the vehicle the front plate is not required. My dealer did not drill holes for the mounting hardware and told me why they didn't. Now, if I were out being a jerk, the LEO could pull his jerk card too and push the license plate thing, but I drive nicely and am very polite if pulled over. No front plate for me please! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

06-25-2011, 11:17 AM	#33
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	MO has the front plate law while KS does not and neither does AR. The dealership that I bought my car from does not even install the plate kit on the Camaro. In talking to the GM at the dealership about it (85.00 fine-big whoop) he said because all of the dealerships in MO do a lot of interstate trading with other states that do not require a front plate, drilling holes into the front bumper makes the car unsaleable in the states that don't require a front plate. It sucks and the law is completely useless as it messes up the look of a car, makes more waste and does absolutely nothing to increase safety. So let's make it a green issue. Less license plates ending up in land fills less greenhouse gasses being created to manufacture these license plates and the state can still charge the same amount for registration. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

06-25-2011, 12:08 PM	#36
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	Dude who cares man u worry to much about the nonsense laws we have here in NY long as they see a plate then it won't be a problem at all __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

06-25-2011, 01:20 PM	#40
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	I live in NY on Long Island, have my car over 1 year without front plate, never been bothered about it out here even when i have been pulled over for something else. Now NYC is another story, cop at entrance to mid town tunnel flagged me over and wrote me up for no other reason but not having from plate. I paid the $50 ticket and moved on. __________________ 2010 2SS IBM L99 6A, Janetty Tune, Dynatech headers and cats, Flowmaster exaust, SLP underdive pulley, CAI inc. CAI, MSD wires, LED's -taillights, side markers, knight rider, interior, Chevy emblem, rear plate

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