Front License Plates
05-20-2012, 11:37 PM
#1
Front License Plates
I like starting these discussions and hearing from all of you! What do you feel about front license plate laws? Do they even have them in your state? I've heard of people having to drill into a nice new body kit, which I'm sure happens all the time. Here in NE, the law is (I think) you don't have to have a front license if there isn't a place to mount one. They detract the look from some beautiful cars!
05-20-2012, 11:43 PM
#2
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Colorado
Posts: 2,793
I agree completely. Could actually save states money if they didn't have them. They could charge the same registration fee, but give you one plate instead of two. Worst looking front plate, the Mazda RX8. Looks like bugs bunny.
05-21-2012, 12:11 AM
#4
1st Gear Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 112
In CA, if the vehicle is not factory equipped with a proper positioning area for the plate, that vehicle is not required to have one. Also, some vehicles have been grandfathered in because of the year they were made.
05-21-2012, 12:22 AM
#5
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Gallifrey
Posts: 1,596
I'm still pissed off that the dealer I got mine from failed to mention that they got mine from a dealer in MD where they had the front license plate on. 2 holes still there on my front since thankfully DE does not have that stipulation..
Lame.
Lame.
Last edited by wayne613; 05-21-2012 at 12:29 AM.
05-23-2012, 06:23 PM
#6
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Alaska
Posts: 681
I don't know the exact law for Washington state, but as far as I know, you have to have a front license plate on. It used to bother me, I always thought well what difference does it really make if I had one in front or not? But now I just have gotten used to it.
05-25-2012, 10:37 AM
#7
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 114
V C Section 5200 Display of License Plates
5200. (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5200.htm
05-25-2012, 12:41 PM
#8
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Indiana/Florida
Posts: 19
Indiana here and front plate not required, but I got my Mustang (used) from neighboring Illinois which does require front plates. So I got my front holes pre_drilled for free. I currently have a "decorative" plate up front since the holes were there but not sure I'm going to keep it.
06-08-2012, 04:03 PM
#9
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,060
Required here in Texas, but when I had a mishap and got a new front bumper without holes I left it off. I even got pulled over for speeding, but the only ticket I got was for the speed, he didn't even bother with the plate.
Bikes don't need em, so I feel cars shouldn't either. But it does aid law enforcement with identification of vehicles in parking lots, and at the light.
Bikes don't need em, so I feel cars shouldn't either. But it does aid law enforcement with identification of vehicles in parking lots, and at the light.
06-09-2012, 10:05 AM
#10
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Va
Posts: 820
Here in Virginia they are required.
I hate the look of a front plate, my Saleen never had the bumper drilled or came with mounting brackets. I have been pulled over twice for it so I just pay the ticket and wait for the next time; I refuse to vandalize my own car.
My Boss already had the plate holder drilled in before I bought it so I'll leave the plate on until I get a new bumper.
I hate the look of a front plate, my Saleen never had the bumper drilled or came with mounting brackets. I have been pulled over twice for it so I just pay the ticket and wait for the next time; I refuse to vandalize my own car.
My Boss already had the plate holder drilled in before I bought it so I'll leave the plate on until I get a new bumper.
