08-05-2014, 10:54 AM | #1 |
Front License Plate Myth! Texas
Just got a call from the dealership that my license plates are ready. Just checking if there's any way to ask them not install the front license plate as it ruins the look of the car. Instead can i place the plate on the dash, so that its visible?
I heard that its a $200 fine for not having a front license plate. Do you all have a front license plate on your Camaro? I dont want a front license plate! |
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08-05-2014, 11:18 AM | #2 |
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Not sure what the fine is, but no I don't.
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08-05-2014, 11:20 AM | #3 |
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Yes, I put my plate on when they put the law back on the books. Front windshield does not comply with the law. You may want to look at the hide away front plate systems available.
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08-05-2014, 11:38 AM | #4 |
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I have mine on the dash in the passenger corner it's visible..
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08-05-2014, 11:43 AM | #5 | |
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Hope this clears up some of the confusion.
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08-05-2014, 11:56 AM | #6 |
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I got pulled over recently and the cop asked why I didn't have a license plate I gave an excuse, and asked if I have ever had a warning about not having a front license plate, and so he gave me a warning and told me if i get pulled over again without a front license plate I would get a ticket for it. I still don't have a front license plate, because I don't care for a front license plate on a camaro.
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08-05-2014, 12:08 PM | #7 | |
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Here is one of the alternatives that can keep you legal, but also hide the plate when wanted. Just one of the choices. http://www.hidetheplate.com/
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08-05-2014, 12:56 PM | #8 |
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I walked out of the dealership with plates in hand. Went to Lowes. Picked up a couple of toggle bolts similar to this http://www.lowes.com/pd_326607-10457...lts&facetInfo=
Except the toggle portion was 1 1/4 inch. I was then able to mount the license plate frame GM provided by sliding the bolts through the top two holes, toggle behind the grill, tighten the toggle down. No holes in bumper. Remove and reinstall easily. |
08-05-2014, 01:08 PM | #9 |
I took a walk around the 6 Floors of my workplace garage. Almost 20% of the cars missing License plates. Most of them are Infinity's, Merc and Camaro's including mine .
I guess I would go with Manual Hide the plate. its 38$ on Amazon. |
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08-05-2014, 01:19 PM | #13 |
Hide! My wife's coming!
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Both times I've bought my Camaro's and ask the dealers not to mount the plate I signed a paper releasing liability and that I understand the law.
Been driving 10 years with no front plate and pulled over about twice a year. Only 3 times did they ever mention the front plates and they just gave me a warning. All three occurrences it was state trooper. I refuse to put a plate on my front bumper. It's fugly on the Camaro.
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08-05-2014, 01:22 PM | #14 | |
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Thank you, hardly ever looks that good, I wish they had not discontinued IBM, that is what I originally ordered. Black sux trying to keep it clean lol.
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