Front license plates
10-29-2002, 12:09 PM
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Front license plates
Posting to gain some trivial info and also vent..
Late afternoon yesterday I leave my home office with Elvira ( '86 3.2 ) for our daily workout and to get the newspaper.
As I get to the main intersection in town ( 2 two lanes come together, gas station, supermarket, bank, firehouse etc)at the peak of what we call a rush hour and make a right turn I notice that traffic is slowed to a crawl by a lane blockage caused by a car pulled over by one of NY States finest. As I manuever around the blockage, another trooper edges out of the firehouse and lights up behind me. I pull over and get a ticket for no front plate. ( It's in the boot). I wasn't the only citizen so harrassed.
I don't know if this was a fundraiser or a hazing ritual for new troopers but I plan to complain.
Before I do I'd better hang the front plate. Any tips on doing this?. The PO told me that the plates messed with the valence and I havemn't had one on in the year I've had the car.
Late afternoon yesterday I leave my home office with Elvira ( '86 3.2 ) for our daily workout and to get the newspaper.
As I get to the main intersection in town ( 2 two lanes come together, gas station, supermarket, bank, firehouse etc)at the peak of what we call a rush hour and make a right turn I notice that traffic is slowed to a crawl by a lane blockage caused by a car pulled over by one of NY States finest. As I manuever around the blockage, another trooper edges out of the firehouse and lights up behind me. I pull over and get a ticket for no front plate. ( It's in the boot). I wasn't the only citizen so harrassed.
I don't know if this was a fundraiser or a hazing ritual for new troopers but I plan to complain.
Before I do I'd better hang the front plate. Any tips on doing this?. The PO told me that the plates messed with the valence and I havemn't had one on in the year I've had the car.
10-29-2002, 12:40 PM
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My 1987 came with an elaborate holder that attached with two screws to the car. The holder then had four bolts for the plate. Took it off and hung it up and hope I don't get pulled over. I think Pelican Parts has these holders.
How much did they gouge you for?
How much did they gouge you for?
10-29-2002, 02:18 PM
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What I do with mine, which I admit to only driving on nice weekends or at the track is to risk it and pay the fine when ticketed. I would hate the ruin the asethetics of the car with a damn OHIO front plate.
Noel
Noel
10-29-2002, 06:36 PM
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In California, at least, the reason is revenue -- but not from the $25 front plate citation. They need them in place for stoplight cameras. Out here, they even cite you when the car is parked.
I pay it as a vanity tax, putting the plate back on for the marshall to sign off on the ticket. Then the plate goes right back in the trunk. I just can't imagine spoiling the front end of a 911 with a tin rectangle.
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I pay it as a vanity tax, putting the plate back on for the marshall to sign off on the ticket. Then the plate goes right back in the trunk. I just can't imagine spoiling the front end of a 911 with a tin rectangle.
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10-30-2002, 12:34 AM
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Pelican Parts does have the license Plate Bracket and hardware ($38). Fits with no problem.
I noticed that most of the PCA cars don't have front license plates. I just didn't want the hassle of getting pulled over so I just added the plate.
I noticed that most of the PCA cars don't have front license plates. I just didn't want the hassle of getting pulled over so I just added the plate.
10-30-2002, 12:37 AM
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Pelican Parts does have the license Plate Bracket and hardware ($38). Fits with no problem. I also have an '87.
I noticed that most of the PCA cars don't have front license plates. I just didn't want the hassle of getting pulled over so I just added the plate.
I noticed that most of the PCA cars don't have front license plates. I just didn't want the hassle of getting pulled over so I just added the plate.