Who runs front plateless? Whos been busted?
Who runs front plateless? Whos been busted?
So, I'm noticing alot of you guys around here run without front plates. Who here runs without one?
I used to run without a front plate on my rx7, but that car seemed to draw alot more attention than my 8.
Anybody been busted for no front plate?
I used to run without a front plate on my rx7, but that car seemed to draw alot more attention than my 8.
Anybody been busted for no front plate?
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From: Hunterdon County
After getting stopped twice in a couple of weeks, I put my plate back on. It's $48 here in New Jersey and the local police are keeping an eye on me now, trying to crack down on my own personal crime wave.
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From: Portland, OR
I never have liked the look of having the front plate on my car. Be that as it may, here in Oregon there just isn't a way to legally get around it. Thousands and thousands of stories exist about 'running for XX number or years without' or 'pulled over XX times' exist. It all a roll of the dice and personal choice. Wondering if the cop I just passed is going to decide to bother me while I try to come up with a creative excuse just isn't worth it. I have better ways to spend my time.
The answer - run a front plate. It does not statistically reduce your chance of getting laid.
The answer - run a front plate. It does not statistically reduce your chance of getting laid.
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From: Colorado
plate destroys its great looks and replaces it with a toothy grin.... Just look how awesome these 'toothless' 8s look here
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From: Redmond, WA
I've been plateless in WA for the last year. I actually got a speeding ticket the other day and the officer was super cool and didn't write me a ticket for the plate (he also gave me a ticket for 65 in a 60 instead of the actual speed I was going).
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From: Buddhist Monastery, High Himalaya Mtns. of Tibet
Here in Illinois, I have never received a ticket for not having on the front plate. I have received written warnings while a speeding ticket was being written. I put it on to avoid that hassle. You may catch a officer on a bad day and he could write you for it.
I run without one and have only received a warning once.
You can however apply for an exemption from the law in WA:
You can however apply for an exemption from the law in WA:
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 46.16.240 states in part, “The vehicle license number plates shall be attached conspicuously at the front and rear of each vehicle . . . PROVIDED HOWEVER, that in cases where the body construction of the vehicle is such that compliance with this section is impossible, permission to deviate there from may be granted by the state patrol. . . .”
A waiver is only issued if it is not possible to affix a front license plate due to the body construction of the vehicle. Therefore, if there is a license plate bracket made for the vehicle which may be affixed to the vehicle allowing for the font license plate to be displayed, you will be required to install it on your vehicle whether or not it requires you to drill holes.
If after researching you cannot find a license plate bracket that will work for your vehicle, you can apply for a front license plate waiver for your vehicle. These waivers are looked at on a case by case basis based on the original manufactured version of the vehicle and its ability to affix a front license plate. To request a front license plate waiver please write a letter articulating why you feel you should be exempt from the law, include a picture of the front of the vehicle, your license plate number, vehicle identification number (VIN), vehicle make and model, and any additional information you feel would outline your case and send to:
Washington State Patrol
Equipment & Standards
PO Box 42600
Olympia WA 98504-2600
Once the letter is received our office will research the availability of license plate brackets for your vehicle, review your case, and send you a letter with the decision.
A waiver is only issued if it is not possible to affix a front license plate due to the body construction of the vehicle. Therefore, if there is a license plate bracket made for the vehicle which may be affixed to the vehicle allowing for the font license plate to be displayed, you will be required to install it on your vehicle whether or not it requires you to drill holes.
If after researching you cannot find a license plate bracket that will work for your vehicle, you can apply for a front license plate waiver for your vehicle. These waivers are looked at on a case by case basis based on the original manufactured version of the vehicle and its ability to affix a front license plate. To request a front license plate waiver please write a letter articulating why you feel you should be exempt from the law, include a picture of the front of the vehicle, your license plate number, vehicle identification number (VIN), vehicle make and model, and any additional information you feel would outline your case and send to:
Washington State Patrol
Equipment & Standards
PO Box 42600
Olympia WA 98504-2600
Once the letter is received our office will research the availability of license plate brackets for your vehicle, review your case, and send you a letter with the decision.
