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Looks like the "fixit ticket" days are gone. A buddy of mine got ticketed yesterday for no front plate ($300!) and the cop advised him that the new law went into effect in January but is just now being enforced. I'm throwing in the towel and will permanently mount plates on my car. Does anyone know of a permanent mount that sits lower in the grill than the stock position? See attachment.
Which department gave the no front plate ticket? It should still be a fix-it ticket resolved through the city or county, typically with a $10 "processing" fee. I would assume if left unpaid or unresolved, then the full amount would be $300.
The new law that went into enforcement on January 1, 2019, requires vehicles on California roadways to have a state issued license plate (temporary paper or permanent metal). You cannot drive around with a "dealer" plate anymore without any identifiers.
It seems they are taking the same approach as Texas where all vehicles on the roadway are plated with temporary paper plates with identifying numbers or the standard metal ones. If left unresolved (e.g. no effort to dismiss), then Texas law calls for a fine around $289.
Now going back on to your question, I don't think there is one out there. There are "stow-and-go" ones that may accomplish what you're looking for, but honestly removing the filler plate and going the OEM route will look a lot better and less obstructive to cooling.
Ticket was issued by CHP, Palo Alto. I’m familiar with CA law re plates, what’s new is the (apparent) mandate to start enforcing the front plate requirement versus the long accepted “fixit ticket”.
That said, I’m in need of an OEM front plate bracket if anyone has one that they’re not using.
Ticket was issued by CHP, Palo Alto. I’m familiar with CA law re plates, what’s new is the (apparent) mandate to start enforcing the front plate requirement versus the long accepted “fixit ticket”.
That said, I’m in need of an OEM front plate bracket if anyone has one that they’re not using.
DaveGee
That's really unfortunate; sounds a lot like how Texas State Troopers do enforcement. Worst part is, if the troopers let you go with a warning, it's in their system for another trooper to see and you won't be able to use the same excuse.
I do have a OEM front plate bracket somewhere in my garage. I'll let it go for cheap since we're all enthusiasts if I can locate it.
Great suggestion considering there are a lot of states that don't require a front plate. I'm willing to trade out my filler plate - anyone with a spare front plate mount?
If I lived in one of the States that requires the Front-License-Plate I would then run a (Personalized) plate of my choice.
And with as nice a Front & Rear license plate holder I could find.
At least then you can choose what's being seen up Front and also Pick a Super-Nice Front-Plate-Holder.
I now run this plate on mine with a nice Black-Plate-Holder .......
Terry
Last edited by tigerhonaker; 05-28-2019 at 09:05 AM.
Looks like the "fixit ticket" days are gone. A buddy of mine got ticketed yesterday for no front plate ($300!) and the cop advised him that the new law went into effect in January but is just now being enforced. I'm throwing in the towel and will permanently mount plates on my car. Does anyone know of a permanent mount that sits lower in the grill than the stock position? See attachment.
DaveGee
Get a Sto n Sho. It's a removable license plate bracket that mounts from the bottom of the bumper. Best part is, the plate is removable from the mount via a simple pull tab if you're feeling a little wild and want to go commando. The mount becomes invisible since it is mounted from underneath. If you just want to leave it on, that's fine too. It leaves the plate in the exact location you marked in the photo, leaving that beautiful grill unobscured.
05-27-2019, 10:38 AM
California front plate law
