Ticketed for no front license plate!
03-03-14, 11:56 AM
#31
Driver School Candidate
soon but not yet
03-03-14, 11:58 AM
#32
Driver School Candidate
check this out, there is also an install video
http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts...S350-SNS37.htm
http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts...S350-SNS37.htm
03-03-14, 12:15 PM
#33
Driver School Candidate
I used the Lexus plate holder and a WeatherTech plate holder together. Attached the Lexus holder to the bottom part of the grille using long butterfly bolts, then attached the WeatherTech holder to it using screws.
No holes in the bumper but it does cover up more of the air intake area.
http://s293.photobucket.com/user/nea...tml?sort=3&o=0
No holes in the bumper but it does cover up more of the air intake area.
http://s293.photobucket.com/user/nea...tml?sort=3&o=0
03-03-14, 06:06 PM
#34
Good solution to a big problem! Thankfully I don't need a front plate. I was thinking, wouldn't it be easy to fabricate something to fit the towing access area? Really all you would need is a modified tow hook welded to a plate frame. Surly this wouldn't be illegal??
03-03-14, 06:39 PM
#35
Update - I finally installed my front plates on using 3m tape and two screws mounted into the front bumper. Looks better than the factory mounting bracket (dealer selling it at 78.51). It's more flush with the front bumper and I have customs plates (mainly black and a little bit of white) on a black car, does not look bad. I actually like it.
03-04-14, 06:21 AM
#37
Driver School Candidate
I contacted this outfit and they said they will have one for 2013+ GS this spring
http://www.rhoplate.com/
Just spotted this company that offers one for $79
http://www.cravenspeed.com/lexus-pla...e-plate-mount/
http://www.rhoplate.com/
Just spotted this company that offers one for $79
http://www.cravenspeed.com/lexus-pla...e-plate-mount/
Last edited by nealb; 03-04-14 at 06:29 AM.
03-04-14, 07:49 AM
#39
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Thread Starter
I used the Lexus plate holder and a WeatherTech plate holder together. Attached the Lexus holder to the bottom part of the grille using long butterfly bolts, then attached the WeatherTech holder to it using screws.
No holes in the bumper but it does cover up more of the air intake area.
http://s293.photobucket.com/user/nea...tml?sort=3&o=0
No holes in the bumper but it does cover up more of the air intake area.
http://s293.photobucket.com/user/nea...tml?sort=3&o=0
I didn't want to go that route bc i wanted my car to have the most air it can get, just incase i run on it hard. I thought about making a custom brackets etc but for me its not worth the trouble of getting pulled over or have my front plates fly off using tape etc. I love the way it look with the front custom plates.
Last edited by G-SharK; 03-04-14 at 07:53 AM.
03-04-14, 07:52 AM
#40
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Thread Starter
I thought about doing that to my car too but I don't want to take a risk of getting pulled over for no front plates after a couple of drinks at the bar. I bet lots of people get pulled over for no front plate and end up getting ticketed or jail for other reason. I rather be safe and not get pulled over and harassed...
03-04-14, 01:42 PM
#41
California is a stickler for the front plate and it's getting enforced more strictly around the state. It's about revenue. They want that front plate on not for ID, but for something easy to bounce Radar/Lidar off of. period.
If it really was for ID purposes, they'd mandate front plate lighting at night.
It's all about revenue generation.
If it really was for ID purposes, they'd mandate front plate lighting at night.
It's all about revenue generation.
The point you make about the light is perfect. I've never been pulled over for a no plate, don't think thats possible in cali, but if i ever do I'm going to ask the officer "who am i exactly bother by not having any front plates? Who am i putting in danger?" curious to see how he responds
not getting mad about it tho. Theyre trying to make money
03-04-14, 01:56 PM
#42
A lot of laws are all about revenue and profit. Off topic but how is a guy harming anybody if he's carrying marijuana with him? Who is that exactly bothering? Not having front plates isn't harming anybody and it isn't a danger to anybody.
The point you make about the light is perfect. I've never been pulled over for a no plate, don't think thats possible in cali, but if i ever do I'm going to ask the officer "who am i exactly bother by not having any front plates? Who am i putting in danger?" curious to see how he responds
not getting mad about it tho. Theyre trying to make money
The point you make about the light is perfect. I've never been pulled over for a no plate, don't think thats possible in cali, but if i ever do I'm going to ask the officer "who am i exactly bother by not having any front plates? Who am i putting in danger?" curious to see how he responds
not getting mad about it tho. Theyre trying to make money
03-04-14, 08:28 PM
#44
Lexus Test Driver
Just to clarify, in Dallas county, due to the ambiguity of the front plate law and all the stuff that happened surrounding that last year, the Dallas DA said he would not prosecute anyone for a missing front plate, therefore DPD was instructed to issue warning tickets if even that. Carrolton is clearly in a different county and their cops probably have less to worry about so them ticketing for this doesn't surprise me.
I am in Dallas, and Dallas county, and don't have a front plate. The guy at the dealership that was installing the plates said "says here you don't want the front installed?". I said, nope. "Yeah...this car shouldn't have a front plate. Looks better". I agreed with him, thumbs up.
If you're in Dallas, front plates are optional. Other places, roll the dice.
I am in Dallas, and Dallas county, and don't have a front plate. The guy at the dealership that was installing the plates said "says here you don't want the front installed?". I said, nope. "Yeah...this car shouldn't have a front plate. Looks better". I agreed with him, thumbs up.
If you're in Dallas, front plates are optional. Other places, roll the dice.
03-05-14, 08:59 AM
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Who cares
California is a stickler for the front plate and it's getting enforced more strictly around the state. It's about revenue. They want that front plate on not for ID, but for something easy to bounce Radar/Lidar off of. period.
If it really was for ID purposes, they'd mandate front plate lighting at night.
It's all about revenue generation.
If it really was for ID purposes, they'd mandate front plate lighting at night.
It's all about revenue generation.