No front plate in Texas ticket?

[MrMista]

Hi guys,

I have searched on the DMV's website for this but I am having trouble finding the information that I need.

I really don't want to drill holes into my bumper to install the front license plate. I also don't like the offset look of the tow hook license plate mounts from Grimmspeed.

Does anyone have any details on what the ticket is for not having a front license plate? Is it a fix it ticket? How much money is it? I also would like to find out if it could somehow make my insurance rates go up.

Thanks guys.

[tasinene]

I just asked my cousin who is a cop and he said there's not a fine right now due to a blooper in the last legislation...

[MrMista]

Yea I had read about that mistake. Does anyone know what it used to be? I can only assume that it is going to be fixed in the next legislation.

Anyways, that is another reason I don't want to install the front plate. If legislation does end up allowing not having a front plate I'd rather not already have holes in my bumper.

[5hairpins]

Per the following link: http://dallasattorney.com/blog/114-n...y-element.html

Due to a mistake on the part of the Texas Legislature, the enforceability of the "no front license plate" statute is now in question. Since 1934, Texas law has required automobiles to have a valid front license plate. This offense was a class "C" misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $200. However, a last minute change in the statute at the end of the most recent legislative session resulted in the punishment section of the statute being inadvertently stricken.

[tasinene]

I'd risk the possible $200 fine before drilling holes in my car.

[MrMista]

So if it gets fixed it may go back to being $200.

Has anyone here been pulled over for not running a front plate? I know the fines been accidentally removed but according to that article it is still "illegal."

[texbrit]

I didnt want to take the risk so I put front plate on but no drilling. Used the tow hook in the front bumper using Grimmspeed kit:

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[20firestorm13]

Originally Posted by MrMista

So if it gets fixed it may go back to being $200.

Has anyone here been pulled over for not running a front plate? I know the fines been accidentally removed but according to that article it is still "illegal."

I was pulled over and given a warning

[m.wood0213]

I didnt want to drill through the bumper either so i got the offset kit and i really like it. ill play it safe, because knowing my luck ill get the ticket for it. cops in my area are d-bags.

[Shneegle]

I have not been pulled over so far for no front plate in the FRS yet. I do not plan to put the plate on at any time in the near future either. My old car I got pulled over twice in a short time for not having a plate but it was a rather loud and low drift 240sx so it was I was targeted for it as well. Only ever been given a verbal warning for front license plate.

[pcporo]

i lived in Austin TX until last year and just put my plate on the front dash passengers side. never pulled over for it and when i did get one speeding ticket the cop didn't say anything about it.

[blunova]

Originally Posted by MrMista

So if it gets fixed it may go back to being $200.

Has anyone here been pulled over for not running a front plate? I know the fines been accidentally removed but according to that article it is still "illegal."

I haven't been pulled over (I have a front plate), but my dad's buddy got pulled over a year ago for no front plate on his 'vette. Got a ticket, too. So yeah, I don't chance it.

[shiumai]

Originally Posted by MrMista

I really don't want to drill holes into my bumper to install the front license plate. I also don't like the offset look of the tow hook license plate mounts from Grimmspeed.

...hence, my no-drill solution for the BRZ:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35261

[FR-S Matt]

Living in Round Rock/Austin for 8 years now, I drove a bright red Camaro SS 35th Anniversary Convertible with NO front license plate since 2009 and now my FR-S since November of 2012 and still have yet to be given a warning or ticket. Both front licenses plates are in a drawer in my room, lol.

The front license plate in the window doesn't work... got busted for that when I was 17 years old in a white firebird formula and the cop was a complete *@&! If the cop feels like being a total ass, he will.

I heard they are going to eliminate the front license plate law all together because of some discrepencies. The cameras in intersections all get your rear license plate, toll booths get the rear, and guess what? Cops get yours too from the REAR! I don't see the point of this law, really, but that's just my 2 cents.