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Old 02-06-08, 07:05 PM
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is it okay if i took my plate off my front bumper and put it on the dash?
ive seen cars like that
Old 02-06-08, 09:26 PM
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i got pulled over for it, just a warning though
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i dont have my front plates and i never been pulled over and the police station is around the block so they have seen my car. But i live in the ghetto and i heard more nicer places are more tough.
Old 02-07-08, 04:43 AM
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Yeah, it depends on the cop and the place. But if they wanted to they'll still give you a ticket for having it on your dashboard because it is supposed to be on the front of the vehicle.
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Would they pull you over specifically for that? I hear that if they pull you over for something else and notice you don't have front plate, then they'll give you a fine for that also.
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They can pull you over just for no front plate, least state troopers can... -doh-
Old 02-07-08, 04:28 PM
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Well my sc didn't come with a place to put so I screwed!
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Originally Posted by OutCaster
Would they pull you over specifically for that? I hear that if they pull you over for something else and notice you don't have front plate, then they'll give you a fine for that also.
Well...like said before, it just really depends on place and how the cop feels. Here in Hawaii alot of people do it and don't usually get ticketed for that, but if they got pulled over for something else and then if the cop realizes that you don't have a front plate then they will ticket you then and there for that.

Like I said though....it really depends where and if the cop is bored and feel like giving you a ticket then.....thats just a risk you need to think about or are willing to take.
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When i got pulled over, it was just for the plate
Old 02-08-08, 07:35 AM
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i got pulled over for not having a front plate and i was on my way to the dealer for my 5K and for getting plate. Cop only gave me a warning.
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how much is the fine for no plates?
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No clue, I got off with a warning. Usually they are fix it tickets, right?
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Friend told me that front license plates won't be required anymore in Texas soon ... but I thought that's accurate
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that law did not pass but if u drive normally and dunt speed, u will be just fine. i dunt have mine on but if u really have to put it on, i would zip tie it to the bottom grill. it may look ugly but its better than having holes in ure bumper. btw if u live in plano, u have to have it on or risk it imo.
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