California License Plate question...

Z34drifty · 03-12-2009, 12:33 AM

My Z has no front plate and the cops don't look at me. But my friends 240sx gets pulled over almost every time. I don't get it.

reno55 · 03-12-2009, 03:38 AM

tags are not sent to recipients certified return receipt, therefore, the state does not really know if you have received them. you could get away with just driving with the temp sticker on the window for quite some time. when i bought my 03 350z i did this for quite a while. if any cams take pictures of your car as you accidently drive through yellow lights they have no real clue where to send tickets (toll roads)etc.....one of the other attorneys i work with had just purchsed a vette at the same time and swore he would never tag his car. i eventually put the rear tag on and got away with no fronts for a couple of years. on my way to church they finally got me for the fix it ticket for the front... good luck

arcticreaver · 03-12-2009, 09:27 AM

if you get a fix it ticket what do you to? just pay the small fine?

SoCal 370Z · 03-12-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticreaver

if you get a fix it ticket what do you to? just pay the small fine?

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What do I do if I get a "fix-it" ticket?

If a police officer gives you a "fix-it" ticket on a "Notice to Appear," the "yes" box will be checked below "Correctable Violation" on the front of the ticket. The police can give you another ticket if you don't fix the problem immediately.

When you fix the problem, get an authorized person to sign the "Certificate of Correction" part of your ticket.

Take the proof of correction to the court and pay the dismissal fee before the deadline. You can check your ticket or contact the court to see if the court accepts proof of correction by mail.

The court will then dismiss your case and it won't go on your record.

Reference: California Courts Self-Help Center: Common Questions About Traffic Tickets

arcticreaver · 03-12-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Reference: California Courts Self-Help Center: Common Questions About Traffic Tickets

dang, sounds like a huge hassle

dad · 03-12-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

California must be the lamest place for vehicle enthusiasts

Come on vacation, leave on probation!

and that's not just for car enthusiasts

dad · 03-12-2009, 12:05 PM

Why do we (CA)have to have a front plate any way?

mspeasl · 03-12-2009, 12:12 PM

Gang,

Illinois is another 2 plate state. They will bust you here if the front one is missing. I was pulled over about 15 years ago by state police for no front plate on my then Impala SS and told I needed the plate... I still do not run a front plate on my Specialty cars. But, on my everyday cars I do run the front plate. BTW the windows on all of my cars are tinted.

P.S. A local cop that is a car nut and a friend does not run a front plate on his Specialty cars either. He tells me that he and his fellow officers can't see why the State Police are so demanding in requiring that front plate. It can not be seen at night or as it is coming at you at a high rate of speed. When a stop is made the officer is behind the stopped car and information from the plate is then produced.

Anatoray · 03-12-2009, 12:40 PM

Its so lazy cops can write you a ticket from the front and not have to walk ALL the way to the back to get the plate info.

ctzn · 03-12-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Yes, plates were received three weeks after purchase. No front plate installed, but no window tinting or performance exhaust either.

Wow three weeks, I took delivery of my car right at the end of Jan and I still have not received my plates. I do not plan on installing the front plate for the moment, but I also have no window tint or exhaust to draw attention to myself.

NorCalZman · 03-12-2009, 03:58 PM

I havent had a front plate on my Z for years and years and years. Have I gotten fix it tickets? a few. Mostly from those jerks at the San Francisco department of parking and traffic. I just throw the front plate on, get it signed off, and then take off the plate. done.

molamann · 03-13-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NorCalZman

I havent had a front plate on my Z for years and years and years. Have I gotten fix it tickets? a few. Mostly from those jerks at the San Francisco department of parking and traffic. I just throw the front plate on, get it signed off, and then take off the plate. done.

So as long as you get signed off, the whole fix-it ticket doesn't go on your record?

Also, is there anyway I can keep my car registered to Oklahoma even I move back to California? Front plates aren't required and a tint law is virtually nonexistant in OK. :/

arcticreaver · 03-13-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by molamann

So as long as you get signed off, the whole fix-it ticket doesn't go on your record?

Also, is there anyway I can keep my car registered to Oklahoma even I move back to California? Front plates aren't required and a tint law is virtually nonexistant in OK. :/

if you are going to live in California, you have to get your license plates changed to CA ones. i think you are required to do so within in first 3 months.

NorCalZman · 03-13-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

So as long as you get signed off, the whole fix-it ticket doesn't go on your record?

Also, is there anyway I can keep my car registered to Oklahoma even I move back to California? Front plates aren't required and a tint law is virtually nonexistant in OK. :/

I dont know about going on a record or what. They might keep track of them but these are minor infractions. Ive gotten 5+ from those parking fools and each time ive only needed to have it signed off by a cop and send in the 10 dollar fee and it goes away.

Keeping your car registered in OK is a big big risk apparently. I was once told of a horror story by one person. He had been in Cali for awhile and got pulled over on THANKSGIVING. He claims they impounded his car because of the out of state plates. Not sure how long he had them like that.

As for tint, it doesnt matter what plate you have on your car. If it is darker then legal and the cop wants you to take it off you will have to have it done. I have way darker then legal and no cop has ever given me grief.

I guess the question is, how risky are you? Feel lucky...punk?

SoCal 370Z · 03-13-2009, 12:24 PM

Your infractions are spooled and recorded on several redundant mainframes that law enforcement can pull-up when they pull you over. Become a chronic front plate violator and they will know; they will even know whether it is on the same vehicle. Out of state plates and not registering within the alloted time will also get you eventually nailed as they look for that; the only exception are those in the Armed Forces.

03-12-2009, 12:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Why do we (CA)have to have a front plate any way? __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

03-12-2009, 12:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 268	2 plates Gang, Illinois is another 2 plate state. They will bust you here if the front one is missing. I was pulled over about 15 years ago by state police for no front plate on my then *Impala SS* and told I needed the plate... I still do not run a front plate on my *Specialty cars. But, on my everyday cars I do run the front plate. BTW the windows on all of my cars are tinted. P.S. A local cop that is a car nut and a friend does not run a front plate on his Specialty cars* either. He tells me that he and his fellow officers can't see why the State Police are so demanding in requiring that front plate. It can not be seen at night or as it is coming at you at a high rate of speed. When a stop is made the officer is behind the stopped car and information from the plate is then produced. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

03-12-2009, 03:58 PM	#26 (permalink)
NorCalZman Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 42 Posts: 65 Drives: 1988 Nissan 300ZX SS Rep Power: 16	I havent had a front plate on my Z for years and years and years. Have I gotten fix it tickets? a few. Mostly from those jerks at the San Francisco department of parking and traffic. I just throw the front plate on, get it signed off, and then take off the plate. done. __________________ 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo SS : My Shiro Special site. Limited edition Z31 model. Dyno 5-14-05: 175.17 HP @ 5200rpm & 200.36 Torque @ 3800rpm

03-13-2009, 12:24 PM	#30 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Your infractions are spooled and recorded on several redundant mainframes that law enforcement can pull-up when they pull you over. Become a chronic front plate violator and they will know; they will even know whether it is on the same vehicle. Out of state plates and not registering within the alloted time will also get you eventually nailed as they look for that; the only exception are those in the Armed Forces. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 03-13-2009 at 12:40 PM.

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03-12-2009, 12:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
Z34drifty Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Auburn Posts: 253 Drives: through walls Rep Power: 16	My Z has no front plate and the cops don't look at me. But my friends 240sx gets pulled over almost every time. I don't get it.

03-12-2009, 03:38 AM	#17 (permalink)
reno55 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1 Drives: 350Z Entusiast Rep Power: 16	tags are not sent to recipients certified return receipt, therefore, the state does not really know if you have received them. you could get away with just driving with the temp sticker on the window for quite some time. when i bought my 03 350z i did this for quite a while. if any cams take pictures of your car as you accidently drive through yellow lights they have no real clue where to send tickets (toll roads)etc.....one of the other attorneys i work with had just purchsed a vette at the same time and swore he would never tag his car. i eventually put the rear tag on and got away with no fronts for a couple of years. on my way to church they finally got me for the fix it ticket for the front... good luck

03-12-2009, 09:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	if you get a fix it ticket what do you to? just pay the small fine?

03-12-2009, 12:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 17	Its so lazy cops can write you a ticket from the front and not have to walk ALL the way to the back to get the plate info.