Which states INSIST on TWO licence plates?
11-10-2003, 05:16 PM
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Which states INSIST on TWO licence plates?
I reallyyyyyyyyy don't want to put an ugly license plate on the front of my 8 (not to single out Missouri, no state has a 'work of art'). I live and drive in St. Louis, crossing into Illinois to visit family. What would/could the Missouri/Illinois police do, if anything? Does anyone know?
11-10-2003, 07:41 PM
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Here's a list I found on this site of states that require front license plates:
http://www.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/misclaw.html
Alaska, American Samoa, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, British Columbia, Manitoba (newly issue plates), New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
http://www.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/misclaw.html
Alaska, American Samoa, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, British Columbia, Manitoba (newly issue plates), New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
11-10-2003, 09:31 PM
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6 years driving in Ma. without a front plate. I don't like the look of them so...there you have it.
Its only a matter of time until I get caught. I have been pulled over for other things during that time, but the officer never noticed. I keep the other plate in the car........just in case I need to say that it fell off
Its only a matter of time until I get caught. I have been pulled over for other things during that time, but the officer never noticed. I keep the other plate in the car........just in case I need to say that it fell off
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11-10-2003, 09:55 PM
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i've seen the missouri plate, and no offense, they're not that pretty. but personally i think the california and maryland plates are pretty nice looking, both pretty nice and simple and tasteful. washington isn't bad also, as are mass and virginia...but why am i critique-ing license plates...
12-01-2003, 11:41 PM
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Originally posted by rabinabo
Here's a list I found on this site of states that require front license plates:
Here's a list I found on this site of states that require front license plates:
12-03-2003, 06:02 PM
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I don't have one on my FC for the reasons of appearance also. Depending on what part of NE you're in they'll let it go cuz they usually have better things to do. If they do pull you over for it it's usually a fix it ticket and so the plate comes right off after an officer has signed my ticket. Haven't been pulled over in two years now so I better shut my mouth
12-03-2003, 06:15 PM
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Yeah, I agree that it looks bad. I don't really understand the logic behind a front plate anyway......how often do the police catch a license plate from a car going toward them?
Michigan only requires one.....in fact, they only give you one!
Michigan only requires one.....in fact, they only give you one!
12-03-2003, 08:22 PM
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Originally posted by Aesculapius
I don't really understand the logic behind a front plate anyway......how often do the police catch a license plate from a car going toward them?
I don't really understand the logic behind a front plate anyway......how often do the police catch a license plate from a car going toward them?
01-21-2004, 10:13 PM
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I hate the fact that when my plates do come, I have to put it on the front too. Never had a car where I minded it as much as this one. I took the bracket off so I can enjoy the look as long as possible. I am planning on mounting the bracket below the front grill as far out of the way as possible when I have to do this ugly thing. (Whine) Since I decided against the Rotary Accents, I don't have to worry about covering it up. Still, with plans to get the Rmagic front lip spoiler, I may have to figure out some way different to mount the damn things.
01-22-2004, 01:56 PM
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D Menac 7, I thought Illinois did not require front license plates?
Anyway, FWIW, they are required in Missouri, but I do not have mine on. No problems yet (knock on wood) after 6 months.
Anyway, FWIW, they are required in Missouri, but I do not have mine on. No problems yet (knock on wood) after 6 months.
01-23-2004, 10:58 AM
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The rules have not changed, 
we have always had to put front plates on. Growing up in Alton right accross the river, I think Missouri didn't always have to have front plates but do now, I see. Maybe they don't enforce it as much in MO but here in Illinois and where I work, I couldn't get away without them. At least I have a couple months to wait for the new plates which are going to read the same as my name on here. D Menac 7.
we have always had to put front plates on. Growing up in Alton right accross the river, I think Missouri didn't always have to have front plates but do now, I see. Maybe they don't enforce it as much in MO but here in Illinois and where I work, I couldn't get away without them. At least I have a couple months to wait for the new plates which are going to read the same as my name on here. D Menac 7.
01-25-2004, 01:47 AM
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Originally posted by Cerestes
It is required in Illinois unless the rule changed. Please tell me the rule changed
It is required in Illinois unless the rule changed. Please tell me the rule changed
I figure if I can afford a $35k car, then I can afford to pay a ticket not to ugly-up a great looking car... and that's in the off chance I'm going to ever get pulled over for such rediculous offense. I also like knowing that I've removed the best reflective surface for radar/laser speed detection... not that I speed, however : )
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01-28-2004, 01:20 PM
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Yeah, that is why I chose to live on the Kansas side. No front plates and better kept roads. I hate the personallized plates though...sunflowers. Yuck! In Oklahoma, you can pick the color of the plate. I got metallic silver to match my car!
02-07-2004, 01:08 PM
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Yep...taking my chances to and going without the ugly plate till I get caught. I see tons of cars and trucks w/o their front plate so maybe the cops don't care unless they have a bone to pick w/you. My neighbor is a state trooper.....I doubt he cares...we chat alot so I have a good repoire w/him.
02-10-2004, 06:10 PM
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NH requires a F/R plate. I have not ran with a plate on my Miata in over 4 years. Never put a front plate on my 8 either. I just think it takes away from the lines of the car so much. Like people said, its just a matter of time but until then.... :p
03-05-2004, 07:23 PM
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I live in MO and really dont want to put a front plate on. When I had my honda a few years ago I took the plate off the front and got some little covers for the holes. I got pulled over like 3 times in 2 months and just said I got in an accident and had the bracket on order. There was no bracket, just screw holes in the bumper. How does the plate mount on the front of the -8? Is it noticable if you take it off like on the honda's?
08-27-2007, 06:58 PM
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Me and my roomate got pulled over not to long ago on the highway just for not having a plate. His excuse was that he pulled into a light pull and shattered the mounting frame and stripped the screws too. They let him off with a warning so if any of you guys get caught for not having one you might want to try that excuse. Actually it wasn't a total excuse because he really did strip the screws but that was a long time ago.
08-27-2007, 07:43 PM
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My gf just got a ticket in Ohio for no front plate after not having one for 8 years on her cars. $60 fine plus the mount that her car never came with. I had removed my mount but I decided once that I was getting my windows tinted past legal that I should put it back on...didn't need more fines on top.
08-27-2007, 08:22 PM
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My gf just got a ticket in Ohio for no front plate after not having one for 8 years on her cars. $60 fine plus the mount that her car never came with. I had removed my mount but I decided once that I was getting my windows tinted past legal that I should put it back on...didn't need more fines on top.
I drive through Boston Heights' cops (which are known for setting up speed traps everyday down Rt8) all the time going to work and have never been pulled over for not having front plates. In fact, I'm seeing more and more vehicles without front plates around my area.
08-27-2007, 08:51 PM
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Some places are big on the plate thing, others aren't. I know that some long term park areas at airports are regularly patrolled and tickets handed out for no front plate. Technically though if you're out of your home state and only have one plate I THINK that they can't bust you for it.
08-27-2007, 09:01 PM
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Where at in Ohio did she get the ticket?
I drive through Boston Heights' cops (which are known for setting up speed traps everyday down Rt8) all the time going to work and have never been pulled over for not having front plates. In fact, I'm seeing more and more vehicles without front plates around my area.
I drive through Boston Heights' cops (which are known for setting up speed traps everyday down Rt8) all the time going to work and have never been pulled over for not having front plates. In fact, I'm seeing more and more vehicles without front plates around my area.