What's the deal with no front plates?
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What's the deal with no front plates?
Should I start drilling holes on the bumper or can I get away with a just a plate at the back?
Whats the law behind this?
Whats the law behind this?
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Originally Posted by InZpire
Should I start drilling holes on the bumper or can I get away with a just a plate at the back?
Whats the law behind this?
Whats the law behind this?
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan..._Code=ZEE-BRCT
When I went to pick up my car a couple weeks ago, Metro Nissan had already installed this for me. I totally lucked out because I've heard stories about dealers drilling the holes for you. I took it off and I figure I'll put it back if I ever catch any static for not having my front plate on.
Here's what it looks like installed (not my car):
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5200 VC (vehicle code) makes it necessary to "securely" install a front plate on your car. Some cities have a fine of up to $100, San Francisco for instance, if you are cited for a no front plate.
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I also have the zee bracket, and I love it.
The only problem is having to take it off when you're car needs towing, since it's mounted in the same location as your tow hook. I think it also blocks airflow into your engine, so you may want to take off the front plate when racing your car. IMO.
The only problem is having to take it off when you're car needs towing, since it's mounted in the same location as your tow hook. I think it also blocks airflow into your engine, so you may want to take off the front plate when racing your car. IMO.
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i was dropping my mom off at the airport, in the airport i stop at a red light,
this cop walks up to my car and asks me if my car was new and if not i need the front lincense plates.. or else its a ticket...
i was like sir.. i just got my car out of the bodyshop and i showed him the front plates that was inside of my car.
so he let me go with a warning.
so i went to Homedepot and got some L shape brakets for wood and taped it with M3 double side tape and its all good now~
i will have some pictures soon
this cop walks up to my car and asks me if my car was new and if not i need the front lincense plates.. or else its a ticket...
i was like sir.. i just got my car out of the bodyshop and i showed him the front plates that was inside of my car.
so he let me go with a warning.
so i went to Homedepot and got some L shape brakets for wood and taped it with M3 double side tape and its all good now~
i will have some pictures soon
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Originally Posted by mjmaltese
Don't know the reasoning behind the law, but don't drill holes in your bumper! Check this product out:
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan..._Code=ZEE-BRCT
When I went to pick up my car a couple weeks ago, Metro Nissan had already installed this for me. I totally lucked out because I've heard stories about dealers drilling the holes for you. I took it off and I figure I'll put it back if I ever catch any static for not having my front plate on.
Here's what it looks like installed (not my car):
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan..._Code=ZEE-BRCT
When I went to pick up my car a couple weeks ago, Metro Nissan had already installed this for me. I totally lucked out because I've heard stories about dealers drilling the holes for you. I took it off and I figure I'll put it back if I ever catch any static for not having my front plate on.
Here's what it looks like installed (not my car):
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Originally Posted by Ed 718
^^ That is not his plate but the owner of the Zee bracket his car and the reason for the front plate is CAMERA Tickets why else
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Originally Posted by imseksy
didnt california require front license plates before red light cameras went into effect?
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Originally Posted by InZpire
It's weird that I see so many Z's here in the OC with no front plates. I wonder if they get away with it.
Because it's the magical land of the OC, nothing bad ever happens there. Seriously though, my friend has never had a front plate on his Tacoma, going on four years now and has never ben cited.
Also, the front plate in CA was a requirement long before the advent of intersection cameras.
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Originally Posted by skip2daZ
i just got my self one of them tickets last week, they're 25 bucks in santa monica
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well it was a parking ticket... just pay it and forget about it.
But when i was pulled over for that on my maxima in west hollywood, i had to go and clear it, which was just a waste of time.
but i think the only reason i got it was because the meter was empty so he gave me two tickets at once... but since im always in that very same spot while im at work, im woried that he'll notice that i never have my plates and will continue to write tickets, but we'll see...
But when i was pulled over for that on my maxima in west hollywood, i had to go and clear it, which was just a waste of time.
but i think the only reason i got it was because the meter was empty so he gave me two tickets at once... but since im always in that very same spot while im at work, im woried that he'll notice that i never have my plates and will continue to write tickets, but we'll see...
Originally Posted by mikeg8r
Hey skip2daZ, was it a fix it ticket or just a regular ticket that you can pay and forget about it. Also did you get stopped when you got the ticket or did you get it while you were parked... I'm asking b/c I'm in Santa Monica a lot and would like to avoid and unnecessary tickets.
Thanks
Thanks
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Originally Posted by YBLegal
heres my set up.. kinda cheap but works. .69 cents each L braket
no holes, clean set up. make sure you use M3 double side tape
no holes, clean set up. make sure you use M3 double side tape
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This is really ridiculous, got one today. I think its a waste of time considering over 1/2 the cars on the road dont have them. I'll put mine on, fix it, then take it right back off. Zip ties baby.