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citation for no front plate in CA, No holes in the bumper at all cost!

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Old 03-01-2012, 10:06 AM
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Around here they are very strict about that front license plate.. they'll pull you over for not having it every time.

In AZ they don't require a front plate, they actually only gave me 1 license plate for the rear.

How long have you been driving the 5.0? Have you gone without a front plate before there?
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Old 03-01-2012, 10:25 AM
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There are a few solutions to this that is inexpensive and relatively easy...

What I would do is fab a pair of sturdy "L" brackets and then rivet to the underside/undertray of the bumper and then its not visible, solid, legal and cheap...

I have a few other ways but are more labor intensive...
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Old 03-01-2012, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by a_lopez1975
No prob. The dealer had already put holes in my front bumber when my wife picked it up, but they are real strict in germany because it's usually the camera that gets you for speeding. When you receive your ticket, you get the ticket, the amount, and a photo of yourself speeding as well, LOL
Mine was the same way and I really didn't appreciate it, I was going to registar the car in Florida but since they already drill the damn holes in it I just registered in Illinois. I have gotten a ticket before in Ohio though when I was 18 for driving with no front license plate.
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Old 03-01-2012, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nwb818
Just found something that fits the bill! this post is kinda useless now, but for all of you who dont want holes in your bumper, this is a great idea, but a little pricey for what it is:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/flipdo...manual-2010-GT
Great find! I just ordered one of these, I hope the front bumper underclearance does not get too bad.
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Old 03-01-2012, 01:59 PM
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jeebus... $50 for a plate bracket? Just use some double sided tape or a couple of strong magnets on the backside of the bumper
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Old 03-01-2012, 07:32 PM
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ive got one of these just in case i need it

http://www.ccmustangbrackets.com/
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Old 03-01-2012, 07:42 PM
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Hold on - I'm registered here in Indiana where no front is required.

If I drive somewhere that requires one - they can cite me for it?

What bull.
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Old 03-01-2012, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mishri
Around here they are very strict about that front license plate.. they'll pull you over for not having it every time.

In AZ they don't require a front plate, they actually only gave me 1 license plate for the rear.

How long have you been driving the 5.0? Have you gone without a front plate before there?
I got the car on jan 1st, and havent had a front plate since then
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Old 03-01-2012, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Young_Gun
Hold on - I'm registered here in Indiana where no front is required.

If I drive somewhere that requires one - they can cite me for it?

What bull.
No they cannot ticket you for that......
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Old 03-01-2012, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by a_lopez1975
No prob. The dealer had already put holes in my front bumber when my wife picked it up, but they are real strict in germany because it's usually the camera that gets you for speeding. When you receive your ticket, you get the ticket, the amount, and a photo of yourself speeding as well, LOL
we have camera tickets here also..my wife got two in Tucson on the same day
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