Tips for NOT having a front license plate???

Trips · 03-31-2012, 06:34 PM

I could only speak for myself. Mine is a DD, And I pretty much don't stay out late night or venture into parts of LA that are patrolled by Police officers just looking for a reason to pull you over.

I've been without a plate going on 3 years now

onzedge · 03-31-2012, 06:36 PM

We seriously need to stop discussing this topic. This is how you tempt fate and then next thing you know, we are going to get tapped for the no front plate thing.

In CA it's all about revenue -- no front plate, no redlight cam, etc.

Tick64 · 03-31-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

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if you get pulled over you can try saying, "yea, my car never came with one, but i ordered it from the dealership, should be here soon officer, i swear". and if you do get a ticket, buy the tow hook mount, get it written off and remove it again!

Okay, I just noticed that you already attached the link for the place to buy a tow hook mount. I just went online and ordered one. About $100.00, but well worth it for piece of mind. Thanks again for the great feedback! I love this site for oddball advice!

280z/300zx · 03-31-2012, 08:41 PM

I had heard that if your car didn't come from the factory with pre-drilled holes then the law was they could not force you to mount one. Our Z's have dimples where the holes should be but are not pre-drilled. Again, this is what I thought the law was. I mean a car like the corvette doesn't even have a place to mount a plate.

kenchan · 03-31-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Wear a short skirt, low cut top, and wink a lot, if/when you get pulled over again.

Can you put the plate in the front window?

mr.gale- you speak from experience?

for me, i just use the front plate.

memorylasts · 03-31-2012, 10:41 PM

I don't rock one and deal with the $25 fix it ticket if I get one, I also drive with my windows down to keep the police away(tint). They don't really notice here in CA until they get to the front of the car to head our plate, then they ask and usually hand you a ticket... oh and I'm getting ready to tint my windshield at about 65%, should add a whole new layer of fun

Not sure if I will use 3M crystalline or 3m regular tint...

I am also as polite as polite can be even when I'm proving them wrong eventually to be let go with no ticket...

Nismodean · 03-31-2012, 11:36 PM

I've only had one piggy pull me over for it, I stated that when I bought it (used) it had only one plate on the vehicle so I assumed that was legal. He wrote me a warning telling me to get a front plate. I inquired if I could just stick it at the front window, his answer was no due to being a decapitation hazard. He also told me that it's on my record that I've been given a warning for no front plate, can they actually do that or is he just BS'ing me? Regardless, I'll just pay the fine if I ever get ticketed for it. My car looks natural without it and I refuse to ruin my car.

GaleForce · 04-01-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.gale- you speak from experience?

for me, i just use the front plate.

I'm far too hairy to consider pulling that off... But who knows, maybe that could work in my favor.

gleonard · 04-01-2012, 01:07 AM

I've been ticketed for it 3 times now. I just pay the fine and go on with my life. The hassle of getting it fixed and then getting a cop to sign off on it cost more time than the amount of the fine is worth.

DLSTR · 04-01-2012, 02:13 AM

In Germany ALL drivers have 2 plates and thats the standard in the EU. I dont mind, its the law, im not above it and for the priviledge of doing 100+mph EVERYDAY, its worth it

I dont think its killing the looks of the car overall. Im sure others will differ of course.

Frankly I dont see what the big deal is about doing what is required. Ive lived in LA and Im from Westlake Village. My cars had 2. I have better things to do than be lectured by the Police on something Im required to have in the first place. It makes beating another ticket for speeding easier if you already dont have an infraction waiting to begin with eh?

Mecinoid · 04-01-2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

I had heard that if your car didn't come from the factory with pre-drilled holes then the law was they could not force you to mount one. Our Z's have dimples where the holes should be but are not pre-drilled. Again, this is what I thought the law was. I mean a car like the corvette doesn't even have a place to mount a plate.

Not true ... California requires all cars to have front plates. But, so far they are not enforcing it unless you do something that gives them a reason to pull you over. Then if your cool the only thing they will give you is a missing front plate ticket and a warning for whatever you did. It just gives them a reason to pull you over.

I've been pulled over way too many times for no front plate. Therefore, I run front plates:

BTW- Corvette does have a mounting location under the cover that reads corvette for a license plate. I mount a plate under the cover and only put the cover on for pictures or events. So far I haven't been pulled over during corvette events. I mean almost no one runs plates on the front of a Corvette.

Nismodean · 04-01-2012, 05:51 AM

For all of you who live in Washington State, SIGN THIS! PREESE! It's a petition to remove the requirement of the front license plate.

Removal of the Washington State Front License Plate Requirement Petition

Nismodean · 04-01-2012, 06:03 AM

Just found this, literally!
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280z/300zx · 04-01-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecinoid

BTW- Corvette does have a mounting location under the cover that reads corvette for a license plate. I mount a plate under the cover and only put the cover on for pictures or events. So far I haven't been pulled over during corvette events. I mean almost no one runs plates on the front of a Corvette.

Not one to argue but you are refering to the C5 corvette. They have a cover in the front the reads "corvette" that when removed allows for a plate. The newer C6 corvette on the other hand does not have this, nor does it have a place for a front plate. The only way to mount a plate is to drill into the bumper. I've only seen a couple C6 vettes with plates and they had a similar front plate mount as on your Z. The Vette isn't the only car like this. So really, CA police are going to make you change the factory bumper to mount a plate?

Just looked up Nevada state law and it's as I mentioned previously. If a car didn't come with mounting from the factory then it is not required. So I was right, just that apparently it's only for Nevada. I'd just like to see what a CA cop would say when you show him there is no mount for it from the factory.

I mean maybe I'm remembering wrong. When I had a C6 vette it didn't have a front plate and I never saw a place to mount it. Just now I pulled up pics of the C6 (don't have mine anymore) and didn't see anywhere a plate could go.

kenchan · 04-01-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I'm far too hairy to consider pulling that off... But who knows, maybe that could work in my favor.

03-31-2012, 06:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I could only speak for myself. Mine is a DD, And I pretty much don't stay out late night or venture into parts of LA that are patrolled by Police officers just looking for a reason to pull you over. I've been without a plate going on 3 years now __________________

03-31-2012, 06:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	We seriously need to stop discussing this topic. This is how you tempt fate and then next thing you know, we are going to get tapped for the no front plate thing. In CA it's all about revenue -- no front plate, no redlight cam, etc. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

03-31-2012, 10:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	I don't rock one and deal with the $25 fix it ticket if I get one, I also drive with my windows down to keep the police away(tint). They don't really notice here in CA until they get to the front of the car to head our plate, then they ask and usually hand you a ticket... oh and I'm getting ready to tint my windshield at about 65%, should add a whole new layer of fun Not sure if I will use 3M crystalline or 3m regular tint... I am also as polite as polite can be even when I'm proving them wrong eventually to be let go with no ticket... __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy Last edited by memorylasts; 03-31-2012 at 10:45 PM.

03-31-2012, 11:36 PM	#22 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 14	I've only had one piggy pull me over for it, I stated that when I bought it (used) it had only one plate on the vehicle so I assumed that was legal. He wrote me a warning telling me to get a front plate. I inquired if I could just stick it at the front window, his answer was no due to being a decapitation hazard. He also told me that it's on my record that I've been given a warning for no front plate, can they actually do that or is he just BS'ing me? Regardless, I'll just pay the fine if I ever get ticketed for it. My car looks natural without it and I refuse to ruin my car. __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

04-01-2012, 01:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 15	I've been ticketed for it 3 times now. I just pay the fine and go on with my life. The hassle of getting it fixed and then getting a cop to sign off on it cost more time than the amount of the fine is worth. __________________

03-31-2012, 08:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	I had heard that if your car didn't come from the factory with pre-drilled holes then the law was they could not force you to mount one. Our Z's have dimples where the holes should be but are not pre-drilled. Again, this is what I thought the law was. I mean a car like the corvette doesn't even have a place to mount a plate.

04-01-2012, 05:51 AM	#27 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 14	For all of you who live in Washington State, SIGN THIS! PREESE! It's a petition to remove the requirement of the front license plate. Removal of the Washington State Front License Plate Requirement Petition __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

04-01-2012, 06:03 AM	#28 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 14	Just found this, literally! Altec Retractable License Plate Holder - 400EU __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

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