I was wondering if anyone on this board has ever gotten pulled over for not putting a front license plate on the front fender, and if so was their a fine or what? Unless I absolutely have to I will not drill in to my lower bumper.

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00 Black Lightning
No mods yet, just enjoying her stock for now!

 

Most of us HALO guys don't have 'em. I've passed hundreds of cops, but have only been pulled over once (by a young DPS officer in a small town). I think he was bored and just wanted to check out my truck. He let me go with a verbal, but said to get it taken care of...yeah right. The fine in TX is minimal, but I really don't think they enforce the law much. It is used more as an excuse to pull you over to check for DWI, drugs, etc.

DUCK

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November 18, 1999 We will not forget.
The fallen 12 will live in our hearts forever.
Fightin Texas Aggie Bonfire 1999

 

Not yet. Knock on wood

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Jim
jim@jimshaw.cc

Black 00, Swanson Chip (Superchip re-burn is on the way)
super whites, Airaid w/10" Big Mouth filter, chrome wheels
AIM 2" drop shackles, Mobile1 w/FilterMag, clear corners
2000 E320, 1993 Cobra R, 1959 Corvette, 1949 Plymouth Coupe

Looking for a better paying job to support my L

 

I belive the law down here is kind of vague as to location. I think it says something like the plate must be readable from 8' in front of the vehicle. Location is varible.
I carry mine under the middle of the seat where I can grab it and toss it on the dash if I get stopped and we can discuss it from there. So far no stops.
noelvm

 

You fellas are lucky, here in Jersey, you Must have plate displayed in front. At least my dealer installed the front bracket, so I didn't have to pull out the dreaded drill.

 

I notice in the middle of the lower bumper are two indentions where I figure the screws would go in. Over my dead body!!!

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00 Black Lightning
No mods yet, just enjoying her stock for now!

 

You could just move to Michigan where we don't need no steeenking front plates.
Jim

 

Fine up here is $50. I haven't been pulled over for it, and I frequented the 'strip' a couple of times. I was pulled over for speeding, and the state trooper was heading the opposite direction. I guess he forgot about it when I answered questions with another question.

 

I'm from Jersey and I live my off. (hey, I live dangerous).

I've gotten a ticket for it once...got it the same time I got a parking ticket.

$39 in my home-town.

 

Yea, but how much is 93 gas in Mushigam. I just filled up for 1.59 here is Texas.

 

noelvm,
I think I paid $1.81 for Mobile 93 octane on Saturday. Point taken
Jim

 

I've seen Clark and Speedway for $1.72.

Mike

 

LONG POST, BUT.. this is the law in California, verbatim.......enjoy!!!

CALIFORNIA CODESVEHICLE CODESECTION 5200-5206
5200. When two license plates are issued by the department for a
vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were
issued, one in the front and the other in the rear. When one license
plate is issued for use upon a vehicle, it shall be attached to therear thereof.
5201. License plates shall at all times be securely fastened to the
vehicle for which they are issued so as to prevent the plates from
swinging and shall be mounted in a position to be clearly visible,
and shall be maintained in a condition so as to be clearly legible.
The rear license plate shall be mounted not less than 12 inches nor
more than 60 inches from the ground, and the front license plate
shall be mounted not more than 60 inches from the ground, except asfollows:
(a) The rear license plate on a tow truck may be mounted on the
left-hand side of the mast assembly at the rear of the cab of the
vehicle, not less than 12 inches nor more than 90 inches from theground.
(b) The rear license plate on a tank vehicle hauling hazardous
waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code, or
asphalt material may be mounted not less than 12 inches nor more than
90 inches from the ground.
(c) The rear license plate on a truck tractor may be mounted at
the rear of the cab of the vehicle, not less than 12 inches nor more
than 90 inches from the ground.
(d) The rear license plate of a vehicle designed by the
manufacturer for the collection and transportation of garbage,
rubbish, or refuse and which is used regularly for the collection and
transportation of such material by any person or governmental entity
employed to collect, transport, and dispose of garbage, rubbish, or
refuse may be mounted not less than 12 inches nor more than 90 inches
from the ground.
(e) No covering shall be used on license plates. However, the
installation of a cover over a lawfully parked vehicle to protect it
from the weather and the elements does not constitute a violation of
this subdivision. Any peace officer or other regularly salaried
employee of a public agency designated to enforce laws, including
local ordinances, relating to the parking of vehicles may temporarily
remove so much of such a cover as is necessary to inspect any
license plate, tab, or indicia of registration on a vehicle.
(f) No casing, shield, frame, border, or other device that
obstructs or impairs the reading or recognition of a license plate by
a remote emission sensing device, as specified in Sections 44081 and
44081.6 of the Health and Safety Code, shall be installed on, or
affixed to, a vehicle.
5202. Every license plate issued by this State or any other
jurisdiction within or without the United States shall remain
attached during the period of its validity to the vehicle for which
it is issued while being operated within this State or during the
time the vehicle is being held for sale in this State, or until such
time as a vehicle with special or identification plates is no longer
entitled to such plates and no person shall operate, nor shall an
owner knowingly permit to be operated, upon any highway any vehicle
unless the license plate is so attached. Special permits issued in
lieu of plates shall be attached and displayed on the vehicle for
which issued during the period of their validity.

 

Noel, Trimble, 2000Black,

Got all of ya. Filled up with Amoco 93 for 1.49 yesterday. Goin for 94 Sunoco next tank. Granted, our "beloved" govenor gave us all a TEMPORARY stay of having to pay state gas taxes. A Liberal suspending taxes (even for a short time) scratch...scratch....somethin's funny here.

AND.....We in Indiana don't need not stinkin front plates either. When I bought my "L", I told the salesman point blank, friendly yet firm, "You put that darn thing on my new truck and you might as well tear up the purchase agreement. Don't even "detail" it, I'll do it." Hell, it had only 80 miles on it, 20 from my test drive. They left me the bracket in the glove box along with the hitch plug-in adapter. Still have it (in a box) Might even put it on ebay and see what it will draw

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Brake Late, Dive Deep

Speedin Bob
'99 Red Lightning #2504 Built 6/17/99
NLOC # 438
13.98 @ 98 mph (Rookie Session)
Latest Mods:
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Mobil One and FilterMag
Airaid w/ Autophysics filter retrofit
Clear Corners & Tails
Bug Shield
Duraliner

 

Noel, Trimble, 2000Black,

Got all of ya. Filled up with Amoco 93 for 1.49 yesterday. Goin for 94 Sunoco next tank. Granted, our "beloved" govenor gave us all a TEMPORARY stay of having to pay state gas taxes. A Liberal suspending taxes (even for a short time) scratch...scratch....somethin's funny here.

AND.....We in Indiana don't need not stinkin front plates either. When I bought my "L", I told the salesman point blank, friendly yet firm, "You put that darn thing on my new truck and you might as well tear up the purchase agreement. Don't even "detail" it, I'll do it." Hell, it had only 80 miles on it, 20 from my test drive. They left me the bracket in the glove box along with the hitch plug-in adapter. Still have it (in a box) Might even put it on ebay and see what it will draw

To answer your question...no sir.

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Brake Late, Dive Deep

Speedin Bob
'99 Red Lightning #2504 Built 6/17/99
NLOC # 438
13.98 @ 98 mph (Rookie Session)
Latest Mods:
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Mobil One and FilterMag
Airaid w/ Autophysics filter retrofit
Clear Corners & Tails
Bug Shield
Duraliner