Poll for California Drivers - Did You Install Your Front License Plate?

[fholbert]

Just got license plates for my MY.

Last six weeks I’ve noticed many Tesla’s on California freeways don’t have front license plates, maybe half. Pretty sure it’s only a fix it ticket, if stopped.

What say you?

 

[israndy]

So far everyone is voting my way

 

[ZenRockGarden]

I got the plate you apply as a sticker - no drilling required

 

[fholbert]

I got the plate you apply as a sticker - no drilling required

Gotta link?

 

[ZenRockGarden]

Gotta link?

Not sure if they're still offering them - it was a pilot program, but I was able to grab it last year:

Front License Plate Wraps Are Legal In California, Here's How To Get One

California recently approved wraps for front licence plates on vehicles in the state, but there are specific steps to take for getting one.

www.motor1.com

 

[ZenRockGarden]

Not sure if they're still offering them - it was a pilot program, but I was able to grab it last year:

Front License Plate Wraps Are Legal In California, Here's How To Get One

California recently approved wraps for front licence plates on vehicles in the state, but there are specific steps to take for getting one.

www.motor1.com

Found the company that does them for CA: License Plate Wrap

 

[CGSVT-M3P]

I have a "Quick Bandit" no-drill front plate mount.

 

[fholbert]

I have a "Quick Bandit" no-drill front plate mount.

 

[fholbert]

More than I thought don't have a front license plate.

Do you ever get stopped?

 

[M3_Performante]

been driving in SoCal for over 30 years never had a front plate...think I had one fix it ticket in that time maybe

none of my cars ever have front plate

 

[stopcrazypp]

More than I thought don't have a front license plate.

Do you ever get stopped?

Never got stopped when I didn't have one initially, but I park on the street regularly and I eventually got a fix-it ticket by the local meter maids and since then have my plate on now. Many people here in the Bay Area also don't have front plates. SoCal may be different though.

 

[jboy210]

Never got stopped when I didn't have one initially, but I park on the street regularly and I eventually got a fix-it ticket by the local meter maids and since then have my plate on now. Many people here in the Bay Area also don't have front plates. SoCal may be different though.

Same for me. The only time I have every gotten a ticket for no front license plate was in Berkeley 12+ years ago and while the car was parked. I think the ticket ran $20. I will gladly pay less that $1/year to not have a front license plate.

 

[EV_Dad]

I use this metal bracket. It attaches to the grill, no drilling, no adhesive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FRLH3TM/

 

[israndy]

Yeah, I think the cops have stopped giving out those no front plate tickets, or I park at home a lot more than I did 20 years ago

 

[EV_Dad]

Yeah, I think the cops have stopped giving out those no front plate tickets, or I park at home a lot more than I did 20 years ago

Try parking in Berkeley.

 

[Wongton]

I don't think cops care all that much about no front plates anymore, but of course it mostly depends on where you frequently drive. Also I feel like it helps that there are many Teslas out there nowadays and all of them come without a front plate from the factory.

 

[EV_Dad]

I don't think cops care all that much about no front plates anymore, but of course it mostly depends on where you frequently drive. Also I feel like it helps that there are many Teslas out there nowadays and all of them come without a front plate from the factory.

For many municipalities, it's a revenue source. And some of them have dedicated parking enforcement staff.

 

[ucmndd]

The city I work in (and park in) absolutely loves to make money on crap like this so after several tickets I really had no choice.

 

[CKwik240]

As a rule, I don't run front plates. Mainly because they are ugly, but also makes it harder for law enforcement to prove it's you and your car with camera tickets. Not that I make a habit of running reds, it's just another tool in the arsenal.

 

[rub1k]

I'll wait for the fix-it ticket before putting on the front plate (MY is only one month old so no plates yet but that's my plan when I do get the plates). Curious which fix-it ticket will come first -- no front plate or to remove front windows tint. Or maybe both at the same time is most likely, if pulled over...