front license place trouble
Lexus Test Driver
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From: 808state
I initially had bent my plate and placed it in the middle, but the officer told me that it was illegal. I thought the law (in Hawaii) states that the
1. license plate must be afixed to the bumper
2. must be in plane view
3. not be obstructed.
The cop was not cool at all, so I didn't wanna push the matter. I just said "OH, I didn't know that". BTW, he also asked me "Did you lower your car?" I told him no "I" (the emphasis on I) didn't lower my car. He gave me some more BS and then asked "Is the car lowered" Then I told him "yeah" I wasn't lying "I" did not lower the car, someone else did. Kinda made him think a little. I guess it's all semantics, but it made me laugh inside knowing that I could give him some s*** and still tell him the truth.
well hope this helps a little and maybe if you get pulled over and he gives you attitude, you could throw some back without getting into too much hot water
1. license plate must be afixed to the bumper
2. must be in plane view
3. not be obstructed.
The cop was not cool at all, so I didn't wanna push the matter. I just said "OH, I didn't know that". BTW, he also asked me "Did you lower your car?" I told him no "I" (the emphasis on I) didn't lower my car. He gave me some more BS and then asked "Is the car lowered" Then I told him "yeah" I wasn't lying "I" did not lower the car, someone else did. Kinda made him think a little. I guess it's all semantics, but it made me laugh inside knowing that I could give him some s*** and still tell him the truth.
well hope this helps a little and maybe if you get pulled over and he gives you attitude, you could throw some back without getting into too much hot water
Lead Lap
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From: California
It looks like cops have started cracking down on the front plate thing. I just got my plates last week, drilled the holes and put them on. I was seriously considering removing it and having having the holes filled to get that clean look back...but I guess I better leave them on.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: Alabama
Originally posted by lex430
bringing your car to the station and the plate fall off during inspection..., that would be funny!
bringing your car to the station and the plate fall off during inspection..., that would be funny!
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Joined: Feb 2002
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From: SoCal
Originally posted by CSHFLW
HAHAHA...This happened to me last week! They came out to look at it and it had fallen off and was laying on the ground!!! BTW...that was my 7-8th no front plate ticket so yes they are giving these tickets out
HAHAHA...This happened to me last week! They came out to look at it and it had fallen off and was laying on the ground!!! BTW...that was my 7-8th no front plate ticket so yes they are giving these tickets out
Originally posted by HI98GS
no drilling on the front portion of the bumper, but you may need to drill somewhere else that may not be obvious
no drilling on the front portion of the bumper, but you may need to drill somewhere else that may not be obvious
japanese style like Sasha mentioned. Is that thing temporary?
I have an idea, drill holes on the lower slits of the bumper, where it's not noticeable. Then just screw in the plate, and when I get it signed off i'll remove it! voila~!
how's that idea? they didn't say how LOW it can't be right?
Originally posted by enginyr
I have the hook up. It would require you to come to Saturdays meet for his phone number though.
I have the hook up. It would require you to come to Saturdays meet for his phone number though.
until afternoon.Your friend is police officer?
Lead Lap
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From: CA
Originally posted by LXOGOOD
Lex430: I was told, a "no front plate" ticket is more than a fix-it. There is a $100 fine that goes along with it now. I'll ask my girlfriend's dad. He's a cop for OC. Or maybe someone knows already??? I was also told that to many infractions of the same violation i.e. "window tint" can result in having a point added to your record.
Lex430: I was told, a "no front plate" ticket is more than a fix-it. There is a $100 fine that goes along with it now. I'll ask my girlfriend's dad. He's a cop for OC. Or maybe someone knows already??? I was also told that to many infractions of the same violation i.e. "window tint" can result in having a point added to your record.
But, how about a hookup with your girlfriend's dad for Globe and fellow CL peeps?
Last edited by lex430; Feb 28, 2002 at 07:15 AM.