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Old 02-05-2009, 04:41 PM
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I live in a two plate state...I got stopped all the time for not having a front plate on my Miata, but nobody has ever mentioned it in the 2+ years I've been driving the 996. I've even had a cop look directly at the front bumper the last time I was stopped...no comments.
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Old 02-05-2009, 04:47 PM
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cops are afraid of the "german beast"
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Old 02-05-2009, 04:50 PM
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cops are afraid of the "german beast"
you meant BLKBIST............
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Old 02-05-2009, 05:03 PM
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Well, cops are people too, so I bet a lot of them see the car without the plate and think to themselves, "Y'know, if I had that I wouldn't have a plate either, forget it."
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Old 02-05-2009, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave!
Well, cops are people too, so I bet a lot of them see the car without the plate and think to themselves, "Y'know, if I had that I wouldn't have a plate either, forget it."
They are???? WOW, you learn something every day! I never would have guessed that.
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Old 02-06-2009, 12:16 AM
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Just got my second warning this past weekend for no front plate by Texas state trooper.

Thanks Eric for that house bill reference. I emailed my state representative today. If anyone else from TX is interested:
Find your representative: http://www.house.state.tx.us/welcome.php
Reference to bill: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLoo...81R&Bill=SB561
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Old 02-06-2009, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave!
Well, cops are people too, so I bet a lot of them see the car without the plate and think to themselves, "Y'know, if I had that I wouldn't have a plate either, forget it."
not people but machines that follow the law when it comes to revenue!
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Old 02-07-2009, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Nidan
I have not mounted my front plates, but I have the mount kit and plate in the trunk just in case, but then again I know most of the cops.
Done the same as well.
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Old 02-09-2009, 12:28 AM
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Neither one of my cars has a front plate. Each has tinted windows all around.

Life is too short.
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Old 02-09-2009, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by fasteddie99
Neither one of my cars has a front plate. Each has tinted windows all around.

Life is too short.
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Old 02-09-2009, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jyoteen
That's the one I have.
jyoteen,
Could you post a link to whomever sells them and maybe a pic of your plate setup? Thanks.
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Old 02-09-2009, 03:38 PM
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Only time I got hassled for no front plate (or tint) was b/c my inspection was expired. I was on my way to get it inspected. Went to court, said it was fixed, they said ok. My plates are also from a different state than I am in 99% of the time, so I havent been hassled by the cops here at all
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Originally Posted by SKooT1027
Only time I got hassled for no front plate (or tint) was b/c my inspection was expired. I was on my way to get it inspected. Went to court, said it was fixed, they said ok. My plates are also from a different state than I am in 99% of the time, so I havent been hassled by the cops here at all
Put it in your front windshield. I believe this is legal in Texas. Also, Texas has pending legislation to not require 2 plates.

http://www.vboxusa.com/performancedr...ormancebox.php

[edit] In case you didn't notice, that was a wrong link. Here is the Texas link:
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLoo...81R&Bill=SB561
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Old 02-09-2009, 04:26 PM
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Put it in your front windshield. I believe this is legal in Texas. Also, Texas has pending legislation to not require 2 plates.

http://www.vboxusa.com/performancedr...ormancebox.php

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I actually checked, and the law states it has to be mounted a certain distance from the ground. I originally got questioned when it was up there too. It's now on the side door compartment and no trouble since. Hope it stays that way
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Originally Posted by himself
Put it in your front windshield. I believe this is legal in Texas. Also, Texas has pending legislation to not require 2 plates.

http://www.vboxusa.com/performancedr...ormancebox.php

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i suppose u put it in ur front windshiled that will be a possibility for a texas massacre with ur own plate during a sudden stop.................
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