NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee, Saturdays at 10AM in [WHERE?!], VA & Columbia, MD

FPenvy · 10-17-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Dude, I got a question for ya, I got pulled over last night by montgomery county in silver spring for a clear (definitely NOT tinted) license plate cover, are they illegal in the state of maryland?

I know the tinted ones are illegal, but clear ones.. wtf?

No ticket.

probable cause to check out what a black guy was doing in that neighborhood most likely.

90% of traffic stops are for dumb non-legit reasons but just probable cause to find somethign actually illegal.

my friend says over 50% of his DUI stops come from something like a brake light, license plate cover, etc...

eastwest2300 · 10-17-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

probable cause to check out what a black guy was doing in that neighborhood most likely.

90% of traffic stops are for dumb non-legit reasons but just probable cause to find somethign actually illegal.

my friend says over 50% of his DUI stops come from something like a brake light, license plate cover, etc...

yeah.. I think you're right.. and I was with my lady, I had the top down, dude, we literally picked up chinese food take out, and I happened to be the guy stopped at the light and the officer pulled up right behind me.. I know he was running my tags.. which I have no problem with.. I was just shocked I had got pulled.

FPenvy · 10-17-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

yeah.. I think you're right.. and I was with my lady, I had the top down, dude, we literally picked up chinese food take out, and I happened to be the guy stopped at the light and the officer pulled up right behind me.. I know he was running my tags.. which I have no problem with.. I was just shocked I had got pulled.

it's nothing out of the ordinary really. bored cop + black guy = pulled over. just be happy you arent named Rodney

eastwest2300 · 10-17-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

it's nothing out of the ordinary really. bored cop + black guy = pulled over. just be happy you arent named Rodney

yeah, thank goodness for that... he was nice, and very professional.

jlw2546 · 10-17-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Dude, I got a question for ya, I got pulled over last night by montgomery county in silver spring for a clear (definitely NOT tinted) license plate cover, are they illegal in the state of maryland?

I know the tinted ones are illegal, but clear ones.. wtf?

No ticket.

Here you go sir. 20141017_103231.jpg

jlw2546 · 10-17-2014, 09:44 AM

There are alot of stupid laws but it helps with reasonable suspicion and probable cause to catch the bigger fish. If you ain't riding dirty there's nothing to worry about. Just be nice and say thank you. If the officer gives you a ticket and you aren't dirty than he's just an ***.

MightyBobo · 10-17-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Dude, I got a question for ya, I got pulled over last night by montgomery county in silver spring for a clear (definitely NOT tinted) license plate cover, are they illegal in the state of maryland?

I know the tinted ones are illegal, but clear ones.. wtf?

No ticket.

I believe you arent supposed to put ANYTHING on, or over, your license plate.

*Oh, good, people already answered it*

eastwest2300 · 10-17-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

I believe you arent supposed to put ANYTHING on, or over, your license plate.

Yup.. it is what it is.

eastwest2300 · 10-17-2014, 09:07 AM

Yeah this officer looked like he was in 20s, Im just glad i didnt get a ticket.

aniceh · 10-17-2014, 09:29 AM

Yes, it is illegal to use even a clear license plate cover in Maryland.

Maryland Codes, Transportation Title 13

§ 13-411. Display of registration plates and tabs.
...

(c) How plates fastened; legibility.- At all times, each registration plate shall be: (1) Maintained free from foreign materials, including registration plate covers as defined in § 13-411.1 of this subtitle...

§ 13-411.1. Registration plate cover.

(a) "Registration plate cover" defined.- In this section, "registration plate cover" means any tinted, colored, painted, marked, clear, or illuminated object that is designed to: (1) Cover any of the characters of a vehicle's registration plate...

FPenvy · 10-17-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by aniceh

Yes, it is illegal to use even a clear license plate cover in Maryland.

Maryland Codes, Transportation Title 13

§ 13-411. Display of registration plates and tabs.
...

(c) How plates fastened; legibility.- At all times, each registration plate shall be: (1) Maintained free from foreign materials, including registration plate covers as defined in § 13-411.1 of this subtitle...

§ 13-411.1. Registration plate cover.

(a) "Registration plate cover" defined.- In this section, "registration plate cover" means any tinted, colored, painted, marked, clear, or illuminated object that is designed to: (1) Cover any of the characters of a vehicle's registration plate...

yea we have gay laws about ours too.

i got pilled over once when driving my grandfathers car after detailing it. it was because his dale earnhardt license plate holder just one that goes around the edges was too close to covering the registration sticker.

eastwest2300 · 10-17-2014, 09:56 AM

Thanks bro. Im gonna take them off today.. Its pretty surprising. I totally get the tinted ones, but clear ones..

The law is the law I guess..

aniceh · 10-17-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Thanks bro. Im gonna take them off today.. Its pretty surprising. I totally get the tinted ones, but clear ones..

The law is the law I guess..

You're welcome

MightyBobo · 10-17-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by aniceh

You're welcome

Did you grow a penis?

aniceh · 10-17-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Did you grow a penis?

Do you really want to know?

10-17-2014, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
jlw2546 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 157 Drives: 13 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 12	There are alot of stupid laws but it helps with reasonable suspicion and probable cause to catch the bigger fish. If you ain't riding dirty there's nothing to worry about. Just be nice and say thank you. If the officer gives you a ticket and you aren't dirty than he's just an *. __________________ 18% tint - Swifts - SPL - H&R 20mm - F I Carbon Fiber TDX w/12in Res. - F I Hfc - R2C Short Ram Intake and a little Plasti Dip**

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,027 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	Yeah this officer looked like he was in 20s, Im just glad i didnt get a ticket. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-17-2014, 09:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,027 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	Thanks bro. Im gonna take them off today.. Its pretty surprising. I totally get the tinted ones, but clear ones.. The law is the law I guess.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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aniceh A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 7,216 Drives: '12 GM 7AT S/T Rep Power: 42	Yes, it is illegal to use even a clear license plate cover in Maryland. Maryland Codes, Transportation Title 13 § 13-411. Display of registration plates and tabs. ... (c) How plates fastened; legibility.- At all times, each registration plate shall be: (1) Maintained free from foreign materials, including registration plate covers as defined in § 13-411.1 of this subtitle... § 13-411.1. Registration plate cover. (a) "Registration plate cover" defined.- In this section, "registration plate cover" means any tinted, colored, painted, marked, clear, or illuminated object that is designed to: (1) Cover any of the characters of a vehicle's registration plate...