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When I picked up my Model S with DC temp tags (I purchased before MD allowed direct sales) they told me something similar; that they wouldn't mount the bracket if I didn't want them to since the DC temps only needed the rear tag *wink*
Additionally, at the time (and perennially) there was a bill up that would possibly remove the requirement for a Front Plate in MD. As always, it failed to pass, but I had been hopeful so I devised a "temporary" mounting of the front plate with zip-ties and some adhesive foam on the back of the front plate (to minimize scratches).
Since my car is old enough to come with a nose-cone it was easy to pop this solution on and off, but I ended up leaving it attached for quite some time until this spring when I accidentally tapped someone in traffic at an exit off-ramp (she started to go then stopped and I had turned my head to check cross traffic). I took the plate-solution off to fix a smushed wire on one of the ultrasonic sensors and left it off while I tested my fix out.
Then I just sorta left it off all the time and have been driving with only a rear plate ever since.
Knock on matte obeche wood, but I've not had any issues as of yet. I believe you're correct about it being a secondary offense, but most of us Tesla drivers are also typically committing the primary offense of "exceeding the posted speed limit"
Some folks have noted that they received tickets when parked at meters or in other publicly accessible parking areas that are checked for parking enforcement but I think most of those reports have come from the other coast.
When I picked up my Model S with DC temp tags (I purchased before MD allowed direct sales) they told me something similar; that they wouldn't mount the bracket if I didn't want them to since the DC temps only needed the rear tag *wink*
Additionally, at the time (and perennially) there was a bill up that would possibly remove the requirement for a Front Plate in MD. As always, it failed to pass, but I had been hopeful so I devised a "temporary" mounting of the front plate with zip-ties and some adhesive foam on the back of the front plate (to minimize scratches).
Since my car is old enough to come with a nose-cone it was easy to pop this solution on and off, but I ended up leaving it attached for quite some time until this spring when I accidentally tapped someone in traffic at an exit off-ramp (she started to go then stopped and I had turned my head to check cross traffic). I took the plate-solution off to fix a smushed wire on one of the ultrasonic sensors and left it off while I tested my fix out.
Then I just sorta left it off all the time and have been driving with only a rear plate ever since.
Knock on matte obeche wood, but I've not had any issues as of yet. I believe you're correct about it being a secondary offense, but most of us Tesla drivers are also typically committing the primary offense of "exceeding the posted speed limit"
Some folks have noted that they received tickets when parked at meters or in other publicly accessible parking areas that are checked for parking enforcement but I think most of those reports have come from the other coast.
The law does not require that it be displayed, only that the plate be accessible. I'd think that keeping it in the frunk would be ok.You should be able to display in the front window and be OK. Have not tried on a Tesla, but try wedging in between windshield and dash on passenger side (try not to scrape dash).
I thought I really wanted no plate on the front. I bought the special tool to remove the plate. If you decide you don't want it and take it off. There will no evidence that it was there and you will probably be safe if you keep a copy of this law in your glove box.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013rs/bills/hb/hb0577f.pdf
The law does not require that it be displayed, only that the plate be accessible. I'd think that keeping it in the frunk would be ok.
Thanks for the update. I can't wait to remove my front plate if this passes.Maryland has a bill in the 2018 legislative session to change the law to issue and require only one plate for all vehicles registered in the state. This has been proposed in previous years and had met resistance from law enforcement and toll plaza operators. 2018 SB12. http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/sb/sb0012f.pdf