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Bay Area SS · 08-25-2011, 04:01 AM

Per Ca law a front plate is required. as far as gettin stopped for the exh bein too loud, i highly doubt it. Be cool drinking and driving, its not worth it...You hit someone even if its not your fault and you have a few points even under an .08 your still screwed and will go to jail....I dont have a front plate on mine, I try not to be a hypocrite and dont stop for these violations, especially on Camaros, lol, but it can get you stopped.

Newold memories · 08-25-2011, 10:57 PM

As stated many times above, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in CA without a front lic plate. That being said, you are more than likely not going to get stopped for it unless the cop is looking for a reason to stop you. So your driving habits will frequently determine whether your license plate gets you stopped. As far as the Drinking and Driving thing goes..

If you drink and drive you deserve to be stopped, and prosecuted. It ruins lives and takes lives daily......that should be your only concern about drinking and driving.

One more question like that and you are gonna have to trade your camaro in for a mustang

SummoneR · 08-26-2011, 12:09 AM

I have a beer or two at dinner and drive home all the time...

I am well over 300 pounds, it takes more than that to get me to .001 LOL let alone .05
Drink and drive sure... driving "while intoxicated" or "Under the influence" a no no.

Which brings up an interesting thought, I don't smoke pot, but in CA I bet half the drivers on the road are high while driving...

I don't want to say anything about my plate, I don't want to ginx myself. But I will say I have not had them on any of my vehicles I have owned over 8 vehicles of all types

devilover · 08-27-2011, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrisisMusick

What's good folks.

I live in San Jose, CA and mostly commute all over the Bay Area, and I just had a couple questions for all my fellow California Camaro drivers.

1) Do we need front license plates? And who has been pulled over for not having one?

2) I just bought Flowmaster American Thunder Axle-Backs for my V6 M Camaro LS, but will they pass smog when I take it? And will they be too loud to where I could run the risk of getting pulled over?

Just worried about driving home sometimes after a couple drinks... would hate to get a DUI simply cause I was pulled over something dumb like a license plate.

Thanks

Dude...really?!?! So you're asking if you should have a front license plate, and then immediately following that up with sometimes I drink and drive...? OK...now add the two together and you get = who cares about the fix-it ticket for my front license plate...a cop just pulled me over in the thing I love most in the world, and I am under the influence...or worse. You're better than that (I hope)...

Sorry for being rough, but this here community represents a band of brothers and sisters, and I would hate for you to go through the agony that is DUI...and more importantly, hurt yourself, or others.

2010rod · 09-05-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrisisMusick

What's good folks.

I live in San Jose, CA and mostly commute all over the Bay Area, and I just had a couple questions for all my fellow California Camaro drivers.

1) Do we need front license plates? And who has been pulled over for not having one?

2) I just bought Flowmaster American Thunder Axle-Backs for my V6 M Camaro LS, but will they pass smog when I take it? And will they be too loud to where I could run the risk of getting pulled over?

Just worried about driving home sometimes after a couple drinks... would hate to get a DUI simply cause I was pulled over something dumb like a license plate.

Thanks

No plate required my friend; why don't you join the 3 amigos sometime @ Hooters Fremont, I promise I will not let anyone write ROSSETI SUCKS on your back window why you take your turn @ the masage parlor down the street

ss/rs-matt · 09-06-2011, 01:28 AM

For a dui to stick they have to have probable cause to stop you which could be anything they make up or anything that is easy to spot...no plate, tinted windows, loud exhaust, the list goes on. Fact is dui arrests are HUGE money makers for the state, its a big scam. I would say the camaro is not a good drinking and driving car. Blowing a .05 or even a .10 most people are no where near drunk, that is just nonsense, but like I said its a big money making hussle. The lower they make the limit the more innocents they can arrest, embarrass and ring money out of.
Moral of the story is, take a cab or take your chances with the crooks at MADD and CHP.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 09-06-2011, 08:13 AM

No front plate for 15 months with no problems. Don't drink and drive, it's not worthit and this car will increase your odds of getting pulled over during the witching hours. Don't know about your exhaust.

2010rod · 09-06-2011, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falundir

What is the cost of the ticket for no front plate?

should be $25 (correctable) in Fremont & SF; havn't received them anywhere else. I had to take the Fremont one to court to get it down to 25!

gabraddock · 09-06-2011, 08:39 AM

Hey Rod, where is my invite to Hooter's? I believe it was I that suggested that place for the first Hooter's meet. Man, the Traverse gets NO love.

2010rod · 09-06-2011, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabraddock

Hey Rod, where is my invite to Hooter's? I believe it was I that suggested that place for the first Hooter's meet. Man, the Traverse gets NO love.

Test that thing out on Mt. Ham on the 17th, or just meet us @ Hooter's Dublin after; either way a beer or soda on me

gabraddock · 09-06-2011, 08:50 AM

I'll be there! Hooter's that is. Mt. Hamilton will kill me. I guess I can try it!

2010rod · 09-06-2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabraddock

I'll be there! Hooter's that is. Mt. Hamilton will kill me. I guess I can try it!

Cool. It's turning out to be a nice pony car cruz

; Camaro's, GTO's, and some stangs. Go your own speed. no pressure man.

rwmiller56 · 09-11-2011, 07:13 PM

I live in San Jose, and I just got a front license plate ticket the other day. I was pulled over on 87 South, near Skyport. The CHP cop gave me a verbal warning on a speeding violation, because I think his Lidar unit couldn't get a good fix on my speed without the front plate.

Anyway, I had the dealer install the front license plate bracket that came with the car. I drove over to CHP HQ and had the violation signed off. Now I have to wait for the courtesy notice from the court, and pay the $25 fee.

So, IMO, you should have a front plate in the South Bay. Why attract attention to yourself?

The plate holder doesn't look that bad. At least it is somewhat contoured to the shape of the front fascia.

Roger

MARINE1991 · 09-11-2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrisisMusick

What's good folks.

I live in San Jose, CA and mostly commute all over the Bay Area, and I just had a couple questions for all my fellow California Camaro drivers.

1) Do we need front license plates? And who has been pulled over for not having one?

2) I just bought Flowmaster American Thunder Axle-Backs for my V6 M Camaro LS, but will they pass smog when I take it? And will they be too loud to where I could run the risk of getting pulled over?

Just worried about driving home sometimes after a couple drinks... would hate to get a DUI simply cause I was pulled over something dumb like a license plate.

Thanks

Really????

this must be a troll thread...
:troll:

08-25-2011, 10:57 PM	#16
Newold memories Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 441 View My Garage	As stated many times above, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in CA without a front lic plate. That being said, you are more than likely not going to get stopped for it unless the cop is looking for a reason to stop you. So your driving habits will frequently determine whether your license plate gets you stopped. As far as the Drinking and Driving thing goes.. If you drink and drive you deserve to be stopped, and prosecuted. It ruins lives and takes lives daily......that should be your only concern about drinking and driving. One more question like that and you are gonna have to trade your camaro in for a mustang __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 LS3: K&N CAI, Eibach Pro Lowering Kit, Heritage Grill, Ceramic Tint, GM Performance Borla Exhaust, Hertz/Arc Audio Sound System, MPD1 Rear Spoiler, Rennen C-10 Wheels (20x9 w/ 275/40/20 front & 20x10.5 w/ 295/40/20 rear Continental DSW Extreme contact tires) Hurst Short Throw Shifter. Visit us @ WWW.Facebook.com/SacramentoValleyCamaros

08-26-2011, 12:09 AM	#17
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	I have a beer or two at dinner and drive home all the time... I am well over 300 pounds, it takes more than that to get me to .001 LOL let alone .05 Drink and drive sure... driving "while intoxicated" or "Under the influence" a no no. Which brings up an interesting thought, I don't smoke pot, but in CA I bet half the drivers on the road are high while driving... I don't want to say anything about my plate, I don't want to ginx myself. But I will say I have not had them on any of my vehicles I have owned over 8 vehicles of all types __________________

09-06-2011, 08:13 AM	#21
Silver2SSRS6spd Prefer to be blown! Drives: 2010 Silver/Black 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 2,677 View My Garage	No front plate for 15 months with no problems. Don't drink and drive, it's not worthit and this car will increase your odds of getting pulled over during the witching hours. Don't know about your exhaust. __________________ MagnaCharger TVS-2300 550rwhp 540 rwt and a radical suspension under the car.

09-11-2011, 07:13 PM	#27
rwmiller56 Drives: 2011 1LT Summit White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 111	I live in San Jose, and I just got a front license plate ticket the other day. I was pulled over on 87 South, near Skyport. The CHP cop gave me a verbal warning on a speeding violation, because I think his Lidar unit couldn't get a good fix on my speed without the front plate. Anyway, I had the dealer install the front license plate bracket that came with the car. I drove over to CHP HQ and had the violation signed off. Now I have to wait for the courtesy notice from the court, and pay the $25 fee. So, IMO, you should have a front plate in the South Bay. Why attract attention to yourself? The plate holder doesn't look that bad. At least it is somewhat contoured to the shape of the front fascia. Roger __________________ 2011 1LT V6 Summit White. Mods: Looks: MoProAuto Stripes; Putco Rear LED Accent Bar; Lloyd's Floormats; Coverking seat covers. Functional: GM Cargo Net; Performance: K&N Air Filter; More coming soon!

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08-25-2011, 04:01 AM	#15
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	Per Ca law a front plate is required. as far as gettin stopped for the exh bein too loud, i highly doubt it. Be cool drinking and driving, its not worth it...You hit someone even if its not your fault and you have a few points even under an .08 your still screwed and will go to jail....I dont have a front plate on mine, I try not to be a hypocrite and dont stop for these violations, especially on Camaros, lol, but it can get you stopped.

09-06-2011, 01:28 AM	#20
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	For a dui to stick they have to have probable cause to stop you which could be anything they make up or anything that is easy to spot...no plate, tinted windows, loud exhaust, the list goes on. Fact is dui arrests are HUGE money makers for the state, its a big scam. I would say the camaro is not a good drinking and driving car. Blowing a .05 or even a .10 most people are no where near drunk, that is just nonsense, but like I said its a big money making hussle. The lower they make the limit the more innocents they can arrest, embarrass and ring money out of. Moral of the story is, take a cab or take your chances with the crooks at MADD and CHP.

09-06-2011, 08:39 AM	#23
gabraddock Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, Bay Area, Ca Posts: 1,407 View My Garage	Hey Rod, where is my invite to Hooter's? I believe it was I that suggested that place for the first Hooter's meet. Man, the Traverse gets NO love.

09-06-2011, 08:50 AM	#25
gabraddock Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, Bay Area, Ca Posts: 1,407 View My Garage	I'll be there! Hooter's that is. Mt. Hamilton will kill me. I guess I can try it!