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How many of you drive without front plates?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by acmair, Mar 16, 2010.

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Do you have a front plate?

Poll closed Apr 15, 2010.

  1. Yes

    120 vote(s)
    38.0%

  2. No

    196 vote(s)
    62.0%
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  1. Mar 17, 2010 at 2:10 PM
    #81
    ekard

    #81
    ekard Well-Known Member

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    50/50 I've been running it on the Tacoma just because, but my Subaru hasn't had a front plate for about 8-9 years now. Never had an issue.
     
    ekard, Mar 17, 2010
    #81
  2. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:22 PM
    #82
    moto932

    #82
    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    no front plate here. supposed to have one here in ohio but im not a big fan of them.
     
    moto932, Mar 17, 2010
    #82
  3. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:54 PM
    #83
    bigyetti

    #83
    bigyetti Well-Known Member

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    mike
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    sirius satilite radio, more on the way when i get more money. oh ya removed the secondary filter
    North Carolina doesn't require the front plate. glad to help
     
    bigyetti, Mar 17, 2010
    #83
  4. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:57 PM
    #84
    efmugen

    #84
    efmugen Well-Known Member

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    you gosta have it on living in Cali or else *whoop whoop*
     
    efmugen, Mar 17, 2010
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  5. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:05 PM
    #85
    zimm52

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    zimm52 Well-Known Member

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    sneakin up behind you
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    nothing yet!
    I have mine on.....not by choice though
     
    zimm52, Mar 17, 2010
    #85
  6. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:09 PM
    #86
    shitroc

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    shitroc Master of War

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    Listed in sig.......
    tis the law in N.B. Id sooner not have one though,but the cops around here seem to really give a shit about having one
     
    shitroc, Mar 17, 2010
    #86
  7. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:12 PM
    #87
    luk8272

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    I'm one of the lucky ones. Don't require it here in Louisiana.
     
    luk8272, Mar 17, 2010
    #87
  8. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:21 PM
    #88
    bwood_usmc

    #88
    bwood_usmc Wiskey Tango Foxtrot....

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    Dont have one.... not required in Ga. as far as i know!
     
    bwood_usmc, Mar 17, 2010
    #88
  9. Mar 22, 2010 at 5:03 AM
    #89
    armstrsm

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    Arkansas = Not Required!
     
    armstrsm, Mar 22, 2010
    #89
  10. Mar 22, 2010 at 5:47 AM
    #90
    psycho

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    you need one in MO. i have a $80 ticket to prove it!
     
    psycho, Mar 22, 2010
    #90
  11. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:42 PM
    #91
    Beefed Taco

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    Definitely a front plate for me. It's like begging to get pulled over w/o one. Been there, paid for that.
     
    Beefed Taco, Mar 22, 2010
    #91
  12. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:52 PM
    #92
    Devildoc

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    Devildoc Well-Known Member

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    have mine on, don't want any attention from any cops
     
    Devildoc, Mar 22, 2010
    #92
  13. Mar 22, 2010 at 8:01 PM
    #93
    ttylerr

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    ttylerr Well-Known Member

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    need them in ontario... sucks!
     
    ttylerr, Mar 22, 2010
    #93
  14. Mar 22, 2010 at 8:20 PM
    #94
    ctxtaco

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    Yep, got it. Gotta have it in TX. Why not...
     
    ctxtaco, Mar 22, 2010
    #94
  15. Mar 22, 2010 at 8:26 PM
    #95
    STR8_BEAST

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    dont have one. never had any problems till one time i went to LA. im there for a couple hours and get a ticket for it. but it was just for $25 and i didnt fix it :p
     
    STR8_BEAST, Mar 22, 2010
    #95
  16. Mar 24, 2010 at 1:32 AM
    #96
    kumaWRX

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    kumaWRX Well-Known Member

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    I have it on, but I have a smoke tinted cover over it. It's required in Hawaii, I don't need another reason for the 5-0 to pull me over.
     
    kumaWRX, Mar 24, 2010
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  17. Mar 24, 2010 at 1:32 AM
    #97
    genxer36

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    genxer36 Lord of Tomfoolery

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    Tow package, XM Satellite radio, K & N Air filter, & Channel Vent Visors
    No need in GA. And I do not have a vanity plate on the front.
     
    genxer36, Mar 24, 2010
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  18. Mar 24, 2010 at 2:49 AM
    #98
    toyotadude5

    #98
    toyotadude5 Breazeale- Pronounced Brazil

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    nope dont need one in az, haha suckas
     
    toyotadude5, Mar 24, 2010
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  19. Mar 24, 2010 at 3:58 AM
    #99
    tacomakid89

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    i think that it looks much better with the front plate off. i also put one of those tinted covers on my back license plate
     
    tacomakid89, Mar 24, 2010
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  20. Mar 24, 2010 at 1:41 PM
    #100
    chip01822

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    window tint (35% ky law) westin stepbars, in channel vents, bed mat, bed extender
    thankfully its not required in ky
     
    chip01822, Mar 24, 2010
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