Runner

I have refused (like the rest of the Porsche community) to install a front plate. If you live in Texas, I'm sure you have been pulled over and giving a warning or two. For me, I have been pulled over for the fifth time. Officer told me he had no choice to write me a ticket on the fifth offense.

Today, I give into the law and go to my Porsche dealership to see about options on how to install the front plate without screwing up the bumper. The dealership advised me to hold off because the law is gone in September this year. Until then, put the plate on your dash.

I hope it's true. Anyone know about this?

ilko

How much is the ticket?

I've found the hard way that law enforcement officials love to give you no front plate tickets if you've been caught speeding or for some other offense but they can't prove it. In those cases paying the ticket ($40 around here) is well worth it. Although sometimes just taping the plate to the bumper and mailing a photo along with a not guilty plea does the trick

Runner

$10 dollars and a copy of your registration along with photos of your car. I'm just tired of the hassle. Hope the law goes away.

Igooz

I don't know about the law change, but maybe you can mount using the tow hook access point, like what these folks make?
http://www.usmillworks.com/porsche_f..._tow_hook.html

eurotom

Same here in CA but haven't been harassed yet. September is a few weeks away, do you drive it daily or just to the track? Can you wait a few weeks?

rotesAuto

damn, condolences......I hate front plates......ONE thing that is nice about NC is we only need one

TT Surgeon

I got pulled over a dozen times entering the midtown tunnel into NYC, simply not worth the hassle.

jhbrennan

Where in Texas are you? I've been stopped 3 times in the last couple of months - twice by DPS, once by local PD. DPS gives a written warning, no "fix" or fine. Local PD gave a verbal warning. How did the officer know you already had 4 warnings and what was the violation? Anyway, I got tired of being stopped so I mounted a tow hook plate (US Mills). I don't even know it's there any more and it will be easily removed if in fact the law has changed.

Runner

Thanks for the link. This was also a recommendation from the dealership if I was bound to mount the plate.

Runner

I drive on the weekend. Track it twice a year through PCA. I may try the tow hook option.

dewilmoth

Exactly why I live in Hawaii but keep registering my car in Florida. It really pisses the cops off here in HI, but they can't do a damn thing about it.

Runner

I live in Stephenville and commute to Fort Worth on Friday. DPS are all over the place. Speed limits have recently bumped up to 75, maybe that's slowing things down a bit for DPS and they are looking at plates more. They keep record of everything.

DCP

Unfortunately, it appears to be wishful thinking. The only change to that section of the Transportation Code is the addition of a section that says that violation of the section (that is, not displaying two license plates) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.

robhamster

In Colorado it is required to have a front plate but selective enforcement. When I parked on the street in Denver, I would get a ticket from the parking police for no front plate ($75 fine). After two of those, I purchased the device that screws into the tow assembly that will hold the plate so I satisfy the police yet do not drill holes in my car.

rotesAuto

so you pay no taxes to support Hawaiian roads? but do in a state run by a Bush? nice