Just got pulled over for no front plate and modified exhaust in LA, but the officer decided to give me a break and only do a fix-it for my front plate. I'm planning to get it signed off this week, but one thing I'm worried about is going to the CHP office with my current exhaust setup. I have headers, mid-pipe, and my HKS Hi-Power which is known to be notoriously loud. I still have my Borla laying around which is a lot quieter. Would you guys recommend me switching cat-backs before I get my ticket signed off just to play it safe, or am I over thinking the situation and should just go as is with my front plate mounted?

 

Never mind, signed it off with flying colors. The guy wasn't happy I zip-tied my plate, but he said that it's nothing new to him and just laughed about it. I made sure I reassured him that I was going to put the OEM mount on when it arrives in the mail. :smile:

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i thought front and rear plates had to be hard mounted now, imo you got lucky on that one

 

Yes, they have to be mounted. You are luck that the Officer signed it off, when I got my ticket they were very strict about the mounting points.
1. It has to be secured with a screw to the bumper.
2. The spot should be 8 inches from the ground to the bottom of the license plate.

Luckily, the inspecting Officer did not carry a ruler and she literally pulled on my locense plate to make sure it was not zip-tied. Mine was inspected in Van Nuys. I bet, you probably went to the Chatsworth Court House where they're more relaxed?

 

I had a CHP officer sign mine off in Woodland Hills. I have to pay my dismissal fee in South Hill in LA though since the cop checked that specific location so unfortunately I can't do it at Chatsworth or Van Nuys. Luckily, I don't have to have it inspected in one of those court houses since it has already been corrected so I just need to pay that damn fee now.

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