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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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the chp said i have to put it in the center and gave me some bs reason but i wasnt argue with him with my exhaust, tinted tails, cats etc.
oh and the work wheels are on =D





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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Wow he must really be picking on you...I don't think that location is illegal. Here is the Ca vehicle code:

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, shall be mounted in a position so as 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...

No where does it say that it has be to be in the center.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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as long as its clearly visible from the front bumper. trust me, back in the day with my bagged up s10 i frenched it in the right side. looked clean and was completly legal
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Cali are some dicks when it comes to vehicle rules and regs. I'm surprised you can even mod your car in Cali. SHEESH.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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If the ***** is "securely fastened" as gt3 stated, then there's nothing to worry about, let him give you a ticket, take it to court and see how far the judge throws it. I think his (CHP) problem is that you can barely see it, since it blends in with the rest of the car, though that's still not violating said CA code.

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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 02:01 AM
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Dont Evos have the plate in that location also? If they do I dont see why it would be illegal to have in that location aslong its on the front.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 02:57 AM
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and shall be maintained in a condition so as to be clearly legible.

That statement can be used by a ***** to mess with u. Its a grey area but still can be misconstrude by an Idiot. It really pisses me off that they can disrupt our lives wrongfully and not even have to say they are sorry.

Here in Texas, DPS got caught selling info on Texas Drivers and also started charging DUI offenders 1200.00 to get their licence back which is Double jeoprody. Both were overturned after MONTHS, But not before they collected 100s of thousands of dollars illegally.
They knew it was wrong and illegal but also knew that the money was theirs to keep and no reprocutions would be enacted.
They also passed a law overnight, stating that a licence plate frame could not cover ANY part of the plate design which means that a frame more than 3/16 was illegal. No frame in the world exists like that. UGH

My "MY350Z.COM" Frame sits on my desk cuz its illegal

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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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Nice wheels Gimp!! F*ck da police!
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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man nice rims~ looks much better in person!!!
and yeah that cop was being an ***!!!!
btw how long you keeping these rims now? 2 months? 3? LOL
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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I wouldn't think it would be a problem there, that cop just sucks
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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anywhere on the front is perfectly legal...
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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Yes
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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Why not just leave it off the front. Looks better than having it on the side like that IMO. I've been pulled over, but never got hassled about the lack of a front plate. I guess if it's visible, it allows them to see what else they can get you for.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by peebrayne
Why not just leave it off the front. Looks better than having it on the side like that IMO. I've been pulled over, but never got hassled about the lack of a front plate. I guess if it's visible, it allows them to see what else they can get you for.
What part of socal do you live?

BTW gimp, I thought glendale area, pd dont care about front license plate, atleast thats what i heard from my friend. He has a supra and no front plate.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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its not glendale thats giving me sheit its CHP and im always on the freeway all over socal. 110 105 91 405 5 134 210 101 60 10

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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by kPaNdA350
What part of socal do you live?

I live in Long Beach. Only area I've been pulled over in the Z was in Pomona.
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