Connect the front license plate in LA (or California?)
#41
No comment on your political commentary above, but it is absolutely true that if you try to run without a front plate in Maryland, you will eventually give up and comply because you'll tire of being stopped frequently at $75 per infraction.
It's a far different situation here than most other places where "only meter maids do it." In addition, LEO's will stop out of state vehicles as well, and they will check to see if your registration is from a "front plate state." If it is, they will cite you.
It's a far different situation here than most other places where "only meter maids do it." In addition, LEO's will stop out of state vehicles as well, and they will check to see if your registration is from a "front plate state." If it is, they will cite you.
In fact, it doesn't seem like Maryland LEO's would have jurisdiction to enforce another states laws. They may be overstepping their bounds when stopping out of state cars.
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Foosh (12-20-2014)
#42
I never have a front plate on my cars. Every once in a while I will get a $25 fix it ticket. I have a license frame that attaches to a rod that screws into the tow pull up front. You just remove the plastic bumper piece. Most cars have them. I know my XFR did. Haven't checked on the F Type. But it's an easy temporary solution that passes inspection in California.
#43
Unbelievable. The law enforcement folks in Maryland need to find something better to be doing with their time. I'm glad we don't have that crap going on in Texas. There are isolated cases of enforcement here, but it's pretty lax.
In fact, it doesn't seem like Maryland LEO's would have jurisdiction to enforce another states laws. They may be overstepping their bounds when stopping out of state cars.
In fact, it doesn't seem like Maryland LEO's would have jurisdiction to enforce another states laws. They may be overstepping their bounds when stopping out of state cars.
I do agree that the degree of enforcement is a misplaced priority.
#44
To be fair, it took Maryland officials 3 years before they took notice of the missing plate. If that statistical evidence were significant (i'd need another couple dozen data points for that), I'd be willing to risk an average cost of $25/year. But, face it, a MINI draws a lot less attention than an F-Type will. My decision to accede to the requirement was based on the presence of a higher authority at the time of the ticket, my wife. (Simple equation: cost of "No-Holes" bracket<cost of divorce). I suspect it will take her a lot longer than the establishment to note the missing tag on the new car.
#45
To be fair, it took Maryland officials 3 years before they took notice of the missing plate. If that statistical evidence were significant (i'd need another couple dozen data points for that), I'd be willing to risk an average cost of $25/year. But, face it, a MINI draws a lot less attention than an F-Type will. My decision to accede to the requirement was based on the presence of a higher authority at the time of the ticket, my wife. (Simple equation: cost of "No-Holes" bracket<cost of divorce). I suspect it will take her a lot longer than the establishment to note the missing tag on the new car.
I'm relatively certain it has everything to do with the head-turning quotient on the car. Your new F-Type won't escape attention.
#46
You were very lucky, but with the enormous Mini population in these parts, you blended in well. I was stopped a 3 times in the first 3 months in my new Z06, and a similar number of times in my Lotus before I gave up.
I'm relatively certain it has everything to do with the head-turning quotient on the car. Your new F-Type won't escape attention.
I'm relatively certain it has everything to do with the head-turning quotient on the car. Your new F-Type won't escape attention.
I've mentioned before the cops in Ontario, Canada are fanatics with anything they can ticket to meet 'quota'.. sounds like Maryland is the same.
Lawrence.
#47
I just want a car that turns my head. I guess I'll have to carry the burden of others taking notice.
The electrically retracting tag frame is starting to look real attractive. (Officer, you say no front tag? Please check again.)
#48
Yesterday, while on my 100+ mile jaunt, I passed several LEOS driving in the opposite direction, several I could see in my side or rear view mirror, practically slam on their brakes wondering, I suspect, what kind of car was that?. Luckily I wasn't pushing the pedal to the metal at that time - certainly not excessively; which I also guess is relative - and that was that.
Last edited by RickyJay52; 12-21-2014 at 04:21 PM.
#49
Lawrence.
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Unhingd (12-22-2014)
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#55
Here in Maryland that doesn't work for missing tags. Speeding is a different matter. I've had 100% success all four times I've used this response when the officer asks if I knew how fast I was going: " yes officer, way to f...ing fast", while looking pathetically remorseful. Invariably they bust a gut laughing, tell me to slow it down and let me go my merry way. That was in a di minimis MINI, so they might not be so accommodating with an F-Type.
#56
Here in Maryland that doesn't work for missing tags. Speeding is a different matter. I've had 100% success all four times I've used this response when the officer asks if I knew how fast I was going: " yes officer, way to f...ing fast", while looking pathetically remorseful. Invariably they bust a gut laughing, tell me to slow it down and let me go my merry way. That was in a di minimis MINI, so they might not be so accommodating with an F-Type.
BTW, here is a better picture (borrowed) of the splitter/air dam/nose configuration. As I said, you only have a 2" depth difference between the leading edge of the upper portion of the nose splitter, and flexible (lower) portion underneath. There's about 4.75" of ground clearance on that one.
#57
When I ride through Maryland - crab cakes anyone? - I guess I'll just have to take my chances; and I'm perfectly cool with that.
Cheers gentlemen!
Last edited by RickyJay52; 12-22-2014 at 08:26 PM.
#58
Help from anyone greatly appreciated as I refuse to ruin the front of this beauty!
Thanks
#59
Sto and Sho is the way to go. I haven't had a front plate on my F Type or my Macan GTS since I got them. The problem wasn't getting stopped for not having a front plate, but was for a new change in the law for getting an inspection sticker as many of you have mentioned.
I purchased the sto and sho to get the cars inspected. I haven't used it since getting the cars inspected, but the bracket for it is still on the bumper and is invisible. I keep plate and the piece that holds the plate in my trunk. it takes one second to put it back on. I figure if I ever got stopped, I could retrieve it from the trunk and tell the officer that my car just got detailed and they forgot to put it on.
I searched for a solution and found this is the best out there.
I purchased the sto and sho to get the cars inspected. I haven't used it since getting the cars inspected, but the bracket for it is still on the bumper and is invisible. I keep plate and the piece that holds the plate in my trunk. it takes one second to put it back on. I figure if I ever got stopped, I could retrieve it from the trunk and tell the officer that my car just got detailed and they forgot to put it on.
I searched for a solution and found this is the best out there.
#60