Front License plate
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Not arguing with you Sandy, but the simple truth for us here in Washington is that "It's the law...." Clear cut, plain and simple and in black and white... (RCW 46.16A.200, and just found out it carries a $124 fine.)
I'd love to see it changed too, but with all our toll systems going in place its just going to get worse.
Of additional interest is the new mobile car cameras we maintain on our police units. They record your license plate and GPS location just by passing you head-on (even with 140mph approach speeds)! Advantage is that if the car is stolen they get an instant in-car alert.
I also fear a darker side to the big brother money making effect that is soon to be coming...
Vince
I'd love to see it changed too, but with all our toll systems going in place its just going to get worse.
Of additional interest is the new mobile car cameras we maintain on our police units. They record your license plate and GPS location just by passing you head-on (even with 140mph approach speeds)! Advantage is that if the car is stolen they get an instant in-car alert.
I also fear a darker side to the big brother money making effect that is soon to be coming...
Vince
Sandy
#64
If I wanted to play the "silly me" card, I could keep it (the plate) in the back seat and if pulled over just claim "Oh man! I forgot to put it back on after I washed the car! Sorry bout that!" and offer to remount it then and there....
Love it... Can't imagine driving without it... (My first one was stolen, so bought another....)
Vince
#67
I've been keeping the front plate off the car in the Tri-state as well and hopefully it won't amount to anything. I think the primary advice I'd give is to avoid street parking anywhere in the 5 boroughs of the city, I think that's a sure way to get a ticket.
I keep mine in a locked garage outside the city limits...and try to sneak out usually only under the cover of darkness on weekend nights
I keep mine in a locked garage outside the city limits...and try to sneak out usually only under the cover of darkness on weekend nights
#68
In Ontario, Canada, and probably right across the country, every car has had to have a front plate for at least the last 40 years...and probably since the beginning of time. Nobody thinks twice about them, every dealer installs them, they are invisible to us because we don't even think about it. A gorgeous car still looks awesome despite it, we don't wonder about how we can move it or get around having it. It's just there and doesn't bother us. Had it not been for threads like this from our friends to the south we wouldn't even think about it...it's a total non-issue.
I can see that the car is more attractive without it, and can understand why those of you who are plating them for the first time would be so reluctant, but it's just one of those things...and after a while will become a nothing.
Bruce
I can see that the car is more attractive without it, and can understand why those of you who are plating them for the first time would be so reluctant, but it's just one of those things...and after a while will become a nothing.
Bruce
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#71
Best solution - double sided tape!
I lived in RI where they require front plates, and it must be present to pass inspection. So - I bought a plastic liscense plate mount and attached the plate. Then I bought cushioned double sided tape (picture hanging tape designed not to mark painted walls by 3M). Put the tape on the back of the plastic frame - but kept the backing on the tape! Went in for my inspection, pulled out the plastic frame, removed the tape backing, stuck it to the front of the car, passed inspection, removed the plate, replaced the tape backing and stowed the plate for my next inspection.
Never have been stopped for not having a front plate, but I keep the license plate in my trunk with the tape (and tape backing) still on it in case I do...in which case, the dang thing just fell off!
I lived in RI where they require front plates, and it must be present to pass inspection. So - I bought a plastic liscense plate mount and attached the plate. Then I bought cushioned double sided tape (picture hanging tape designed not to mark painted walls by 3M). Put the tape on the back of the plastic frame - but kept the backing on the tape! Went in for my inspection, pulled out the plastic frame, removed the tape backing, stuck it to the front of the car, passed inspection, removed the plate, replaced the tape backing and stowed the plate for my next inspection.
Never have been stopped for not having a front plate, but I keep the license plate in my trunk with the tape (and tape backing) still on it in case I do...in which case, the dang thing just fell off!
Last edited by Swagga; 01-10-2013 at 05:57 AM.
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Enforcing the Front Plate in Chicago
I've received 15, $60.00 parking tickets in Chicago for not having a front plate. Although it's hit or miss with getting the tickets, I can't take it anymore.
I really...really...hate to put holes in my bumper, as I'll be relocating to Maryland (where the front plate is not required) next year.
That Skene option is not offered for the Jaguar, but I see some owners have purchased it...does it work?
Does the double-sided tape, damage the paint?
I need a permanent solution, for a temporary issue...
Mad @ these "Jag-off's" in Chicago!
I really...really...hate to put holes in my bumper, as I'll be relocating to Maryland (where the front plate is not required) next year.
That Skene option is not offered for the Jaguar, but I see some owners have purchased it...does it work?
Does the double-sided tape, damage the paint?
I need a permanent solution, for a temporary issue...
Mad @ these "Jag-off's" in Chicago!
#76
I've received 15, $60.00 parking tickets in Chicago for not having a front plate. Although it's hit or miss with getting the tickets, I can't take it anymore.
I really...really...hate to put holes in my bumper, as I'll be relocating to Maryland (where the front plate is not required) next year.
That Skene option is not offered for the Jaguar, but I see some owners have purchased it...does it work?
Does the double-sided tape, damage the paint?
I need a permanent solution, for a temporary issue...
Mad @ these "Jag-off's" in Chicago!
I really...really...hate to put holes in my bumper, as I'll be relocating to Maryland (where the front plate is not required) next year.
That Skene option is not offered for the Jaguar, but I see some owners have purchased it...does it work?
Does the double-sided tape, damage the paint?
I need a permanent solution, for a temporary issue...
Mad @ these "Jag-off's" in Chicago!
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:-) I had the holes filled.
In Ontario, Canada, and probably right across the country, every car has had to have a front plate for at least the last 40 years...and probably since the beginning of time. Nobody thinks twice about them, every dealer installs them, they are invisible to us because we don't even think about it. A gorgeous car still looks awesome despite it, we don't wonder about how we can move it or get around having it. It's just there and doesn't bother us. Had it not been for threads like this from our friends to the south we wouldn't even think about it...it's a total non-issue.
I can see that the car is more attractive without it, and can understand why those of you who are plating them for the first time would be so reluctant, but it's just one of those things...and after a while will become a nothing.
Bruce
I can see that the car is more attractive without it, and can understand why those of you who are plating them for the first time would be so reluctant, but it's just one of those things...and after a while will become a nothing.
Bruce
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