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Grandpa 09-03-2013 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 48237)
Same reason they don't have to have two headlights or tail lights. Not enough room

I see Harley's everyday with two or three headlights on them and there are several sports bikes with 2 headlights. If they can fit a smaller LP on the back of every bike, why isn't it required for the front like on cars?

03MachMe 09-03-2013 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT (Post 48238)
I see Harley's everyday with two or three headlights on them and there are several sports bikes with 2 headlights. If they can fit a smaller LP on the back of every bike, why isn't it required for the front like on cars?

because just because there are bike big enough doesnt mean all bikes are. There are different requirements for bikes just like different requirements for buses, semis, etc. by your logic do you want to have to have more orange lights on the side of your car because semis have to have them and they can fit on your car so why shouldnt you have to have them...

Grandpa 09-03-2013 11:10 AM

I'm just asking questions. lol


When you are at work, do you find that cars not having a front plate effecting what you do? Or is it used more of a reason to stop a car if you suspect other laws broken?

03MachMe 09-03-2013 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT (Post 48241)
I'm just asking questions. lol


When you are at work, do you find that cars not having a front plate effecting what you do? Or is it used more of a reason to stop a car if you suspect other laws broken?

It does help with witnesses. If a vehicle has a front plate we are a lot more likely to get at least a partial plate from a suspect vehicle.

Grandpa 09-03-2013 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 48243)
It does help with witnesses. If a vehicle has a front plate we are a lot more likely to get at least a partial plate from a suspect vehicle.

In that case it's difficult not to agree with there being a need for the front plate law. As a car guy, of course I think it sucks, but if there is a legit need for it so be it. As I said, there is one on the front of my 5.0 already, I don't like it but it's required so it will stay there.

Dan12GT 09-03-2013 12:12 PM

Ya my car attracts enough attention as it is an I don't need cops looking for a reason to pull me over. With the law revised they now have a legitimate means to fine us for this violation / check you out. I don't like it either but I also don't want to be pulled over just for a front license plate. I see cops literally EVERY day pulling people over on 114 in South Lake. At least with this bracket, it is easy to hide it at car events.

03MachMe 09-03-2013 12:14 PM

There is also one on stangmods.com and a guy sells one on SVTP that I like better than that one

re-rx7 09-03-2013 12:19 PM

I have been pulled over for it even though im not required to have one. Like Dan said its an excuse to pull you over.

03MachMe 09-03-2013 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by re-rx7 (Post 48254)
I have been pulled over for it even though im not required to have one. Like Dan said its an excuse to pull you over.

yep just like speeding, fail to signal, running stop signs, etc...:snoopfacepalm:

Dan12GT 09-03-2013 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 48257)
yep just like speeding, fail to signal, running stop signs, etc...:snoopfacepalm:

Yep its just as much as a violation as any of these. I hate to do it but looks like i'll have to. If I didn't daily drive it I would be a lot more inclined to not put it on.

re-rx7 09-03-2013 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 48257)
yep just like speeding, fail to signal, running stop signs, etc...:snoopfacepalm:

Oh no excuse me. I figured the point would get across but you went full retard.:Nonono:

BLK2012GT 09-03-2013 01:03 PM

Fuck the police I'm not putting a front LP on my car. HAHAHAHA EABOD Ryan. But I still love you with all my heart.

RedRaider5.0 09-03-2013 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 48212)

I bought the bulet and ordered one of these last night. I pass way to many cops in Rowlett that love pulling people over to chance it.

El_Tortuga 09-03-2013 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 48240)
because just because there are bike big enough doesnt mean all bikes are. There are different requirements for bikes just like different requirements for buses, semis, etc. by your logic do you want to have to have more orange lights on the side of your car because semis have to have them and they can fit on your car so why shouldnt you have to have them...

I notice the cop on here doesn't sport a plate on his front either. :)

03MachMe 09-03-2013 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by El_Tortuga (Post 48277)
I notice the cop on here doesn't sport a plate on his front either. :)

not for the past year because it wasn't enforceable. I don't drive my car that much but if I get pulled over for it I am as much in violation as anyone else. My bumper already has holes on it so my plate will most likely go back on here shortly.


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