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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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I've been driving without a front plate in texas since October, 1990 when I picked up my first Miata and I am continuing the tradition with my RX-8. We've travelled all over the state as well as to many other states without a problem.:p
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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Re: Never Stoped

Originally posted by boowana
We've travelled all over the state as well as to many other states without a problem.:p
Don't drive through Hutto! All our cars have been driven sans front plate for years, and we've both been stopped by DPS and APD, and until last month, not a single cop has even mentioned the lack of a plate, let alone cited us for it. But Hutto apparently needs to pay for their shiney new courthouse building.
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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Eradication of Front License Plate Requirement in Texas

There is an online petition effort underway to revoke the state law concerning Front License Plates. If your against the front plates please take a moment and sign the petition.

Thanks.

http://www.petitiononline.com/txplate/petition.html
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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I'm in.
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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On da list.
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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Me too!
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 01:37 AM
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i am all for this!
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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signed
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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me, my wife, and kids (they have E-mail addresses too!) :D
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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Done.

Also, I was having trouble finding a definitive answer to the legality of clear side markers as to whether or not you have to have amber bulbs. Anyone clear as to whether you have to have amber or can use white bulbs for the sides?

Thanks for the help
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Signed.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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Originally posted by Visa
Done.

Also, I was having trouble finding a definitive answer to the legality of clear side markers as to whether or not you have to have amber bulbs. Anyone clear as to whether you have to have amber or can use white bulbs for the sides?

Thanks for the help
Buried in the law is the requirement that the side marker lights "must reflect amber".

However, it is not an inspectable item.

And I and all my family members have signed the petition.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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Sweet, I signed.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 03:12 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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Originally posted by Q121825
Buried in the law is the requirement that the side marker lights "must reflect amber".
You are right.

§ 547.353. COLOR REQUIREMENTS. (a) A clearance lamp,
identification lamp, side marker lamp, or reflector mounted on the
front, on the side near the front, or in the center of the vehicle
must be or reflect amber
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 11:30 AM
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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Did it
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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Wish I lived in Texas...
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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how do we do the same thing in other states?
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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Done!
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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I guess we should try to get ppl on other cars' forums to jump in.

You know the WRX, EVO, G35 and all other lesser cars
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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Yeah...when's the last time you saw a front plate on a Corvette?
What a silly law!! Just signed up!
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