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03-20-2015, 02:35 PM

So Ontario is still stuck in the 1700s and requires cars to have a front license plate.

Has anyone tried running without one and can share their experience? Do you get pulled over often and/or have you ever been charged? I want to do it but I don't know if I am willing to risk it.

321LATER · 03-20-2015, 02:50 PM

I tried driving around my first 2010 Camaro without a front license plate and was able to go undetected for about 6 months....then i got stopped and was given a warning to put the plate on otherwise I was going to get a fine....

It is a shame that we are required to have it on our cars....it does take away from the look of the vehicle.....

Still looks bad ass.....

JT Camaro · 03-20-2015, 03:25 PM

depends where you are and where you drive. I know people in Hamilton that have gotten away with it for 6+years

CDN SS · 03-20-2015, 04:00 PM

I went 2 years with no front plate, got pulled over last spring with just a warning but put it back on. From what I've read after you get a warning you will get a $115 fine but you can still run with no plate as long as you are willing to face another $115 fine.

ineedjava · 03-20-2015, 05:17 PM

Ive driven around Toronto and the gta since summer of 2011 with my plate retracted down under splitter for the most part. Got pulled over once and while the officer walked toward the car I put it up. Officer first approached me and ask why I don't have a plate. I said officer, what are you talking about, I do. At this point she walked to the front and noticed that it was there, however I had a plastic tinted cover. She then used the plate cover as a reason for not seeing the plate. I was given a warning and told that the cover is not legal and to remove it. To my delight I replied, yes officer. I guess Ive been pretty lucky. I do from time to time put it up temporarily if I'm next to a cop or one is approaching from a distance. I do hate the look of the front plate.

bluebonn · 03-20-2015, 08:02 PM

My sister has been driving her Camaro for over two years with no plate and no problems. I have been driving mine four months with no issues in Texas so far

03-20-2015, 08:08 PM

Yeah I've heard about those retractor things. Hmm... thanks for the input, all

tpower · 03-21-2015, 04:37 AM

I had the remote hide a plate until I did a high speed run at Race the Runway, It broke off at the 1/4 mile marker

SWRocket · 03-21-2015, 08:14 AM

My car was bought in MTL so it has no plate mount in front. Being in ON I know I need to have a plate so I ordered one, but will not put it on until I get pulled over. I hate the way it ruins the look of the car

pickwithaustin · 03-21-2015, 08:33 AM

Actually, back in the 1700's, we had to have license plates on the front, back, AND on the sides.

The plates in front don't really bother me as much as the registration stickers and safety inspection stickers they make you put in the front windshield. Thankfully, Texas just changed the rules and you will only have to have one of the ugly stickers in the window.

As for plates (and stickers), cars over a certain age that you register as an antique don't require anything beyond one plate in the back. Gotta love that on my older cars..!

sbubbaklein · 03-21-2015, 09:31 AM

jacfab, only way to go. Strong, lightweight and fits. cost about the same as the ticket you get. Can take it off for car shows and pics easily. No drill.

1LE 2NV · 03-21-2015, 07:05 PM

sbubbaklein. Is ur jac fab bent or flat plate. Havent put one on yet either

MSSTRSS · 03-22-2015, 11:05 AM

Bought my car in Guelph and was pulled over 3 hours after taking it off the lot in Port Dover for no front plate. Gave the excuse that the plate bracket was back ordered as I just purchased the car the same day. Got a stern warning to put the plate on and dont let him see me again without it. 10 months later I still refuse to put it on, i'll pay the fine, and stay in love with the way it looks without

Allanski · 03-22-2015, 08:47 PM

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I had my printer copy a dozen of these peel and stick.
Removable stickers - should be good for a few years and looks real too!

If you are interested let me know I can send you to my guy.

03-20-2015, 02:35 PM	#1
sbear Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	Running no front license plate So Ontario is still stuck in the 1700s and requires cars to have a front license plate. Has anyone tried running without one and can share their experience? Do you get pulled over often and/or have you ever been charged? I want to do it but I don't know if I am willing to risk it.

03-20-2015, 02:50 PM	#2
321LATER 321LATER Drives: 2019 White ZL1 (On Order) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Canada Posts: 382	I tried driving around my first 2010 Camaro without a front license plate and was able to go undetected for about 6 months....then i got stopped and was given a warning to put the plate on otherwise I was going to get a fine.... It is a shame that we are required to have it on our cars....it does take away from the look of the vehicle..... Still looks bad ass..... __________________ 2019 Mosaic Black ZL1 (On Order)

03-20-2015, 04:00 PM	#4
CDN SS Steve from Canada. Drives: 2010 SW SS/RS with Inferno package. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,969 View My Garage	I went 2 years with no front plate, got pulled over last spring with just a warning but put it back on. From what I've read after you get a warning you will get a $115 fine but you can still run with no plate as long as you are willing to face another $115 fine. __________________

03-20-2015, 08:02 PM	#6
bluebonn Texas Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Georgia Posts: 308 View My Garage	My sister has been driving her Camaro for over two years with no plate and no problems. I have been driving mine four months with no issues in Texas so far __________________ My Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5...3pUE7XWDoWMgdA

03-21-2015, 04:37 AM	#8
tpower DBLCHBY III Drives: 15 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,789	I had the remote hide a plate until I did a high speed run at Race the Runway, It broke off at the 1/4 mile marker __________________

03-20-2015, 03:25 PM	#3
JT Camaro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 580	depends where you are and where you drive. I know people in Hamilton that have gotten away with it for 6+years

03-20-2015, 05:17 PM	#5
ineedjava Drives: 2010 Camaro rs/ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 111	Ive driven around Toronto and the gta since summer of 2011 with my plate retracted down under splitter for the most part. Got pulled over once and while the officer walked toward the car I put it up. Officer first approached me and ask why I don't have a plate. I said officer, what are you talking about, I do. At this point she walked to the front and noticed that it was there, however I had a plastic tinted cover. She then used the plate cover as a reason for not seeing the plate. I was given a warning and told that the cover is not legal and to remove it. To my delight I replied, yes officer. I guess Ive been pretty lucky. I do from time to time put it up temporarily if I'm next to a cop or one is approaching from a distance. I do hate the look of the front plate.

03-20-2015, 08:08 PM	#7
sbear Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	Yeah I've heard about those retractor things. Hmm... thanks for the input, all

03-21-2015, 08:14 AM	#9
SWRocket Drives: 2021 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vaughan, ON Posts: 612 View My Garage	My car was bought in MTL so it has no plate mount in front. Being in ON I know I need to have a plate so I ordered one, but will not put it on until I get pulled over. I hate the way it ruins the look of the car

03-21-2015, 08:33 AM	#10
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Actually, back in the 1700's, we had to have license plates on the front, back, AND on the sides. The plates in front don't really bother me as much as the registration stickers and safety inspection stickers they make you put in the front windshield. Thankfully, Texas just changed the rules and you will only have to have one of the ugly stickers in the window. As for plates (and stickers), cars over a certain age that you register as an antique don't require anything beyond one plate in the back. Gotta love that on my older cars..! __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

03-21-2015, 09:31 AM	#11
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	jacfab, only way to go. Strong, lightweight and fits. cost about the same as the ticket you get. Can take it off for car shows and pics easily. No drill. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

03-21-2015, 07:05 PM	#12
1LE 2NV Drives: '14 Summit White 2ss 1le Rs Npp Nav Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 176	sbubbaklein. Is ur jac fab bent or flat plate. Havent put one on yet either

03-22-2015, 11:05 AM	#13
MSSTRSS Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rockton, Ontario Posts: 29	Bought my car in Guelph and was pulled over 3 hours after taking it off the lot in Port Dover for no front plate. Gave the excuse that the plate bracket was back ordered as I just purchased the car the same day. Got a stern warning to put the plate on and dont let him see me again without it. 10 months later I still refuse to put it on, i'll pay the fine, and stay in love with the way it looks without __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Convertable. LS3 6 Speed Manual Factory 21' Wheel Upgrade, Factory Ground Effect Upgrade, Factory Engine Cover Upgrade, Corsa Exhaust

03-22-2015, 08:47 PM	#14
Allanski Drives: Car Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington Ontario Canada Posts: 750 View My Garage	I had my printer copy a dozen of these peel and stick. Removable stickers - should be good for a few years and looks real too! If you are interested let me know I can send you to my guy.