got my first ticket in the stang

[someGTOguy]

i got crap about it in the srt4 once. the cop was going off on a tirade of different things, and then added "...And why isn't your plate on the front of your car?!?"


also, for those who said it flies off of their windshield when moving, i know pepboys sells license plate suction cups for a few bucks. they worked great when i had them in the skittle and on the gto. i only mounted the front plate on the gto to avoid getting crap at the former job (franklin pd)

[Savage_Messiah]

Originally Posted by JW

Yea but being on the windshield wouldn't be in a horizontal position.

JW

horizotal = ---------

vertical = |

normal mounting = vertical

[V]

let me clarify. FRONT of vehicle, inside windsheild is not the front, its more of 1/3 down the car.
second, horizontal means the way the lettering is read. ie you cant have it at an angle like many minitruck guys do on the rear. Or on a bike you arent really allowed to mount it sideways like some harley/cruiser guys do, sportbikes get busted when they do that most of the time.

[Savage_Messiah]

and an interesting twist is thrown in...

[Knipps]

Originally Posted by SmokingSS

let me clarify. FRONT of vehicle, inside windsheild is not the front, its more of 1/3 down the car.
second, horizontal means the way the lettering is read. ie you cant have it at an angle like many minitruck guys do on the rear. Or on a bike you arent really allowed to mount it sideways like some harley/cruiser guys do, sportbikes get busted when they do that most of the time.

technically the state never defines "front"
you could debate front half, but that may be pushing it

[Teds89IROC]

I was told by a cop as long as its visible (windshield) it's fine I guess it really depends on the cops mood. But my answer if I get asked why it's not on th front is that I'm waiting on the bracket for it (backordered)

[bubba428]

Originally Posted by GP99GT

it wasnt in my windshield though, it was laying on the passengers side floor mat

well thats les that 48 in a horizontal position...

[alexm]

Originally Posted by Teds89IROC

I was told by a cop as long as its visible (windshield) it's fine I guess it really depends on the cops mood. But my answer if I get asked why it's not on th front is that I'm waiting on the bracket for it (backordered)

exactly my excuse when i was stopped on 30 for tints and no front plate........just received a warning about tint and off i go..

[Brando56894]

whats worse no front tag or obstruction of the tag? cuz technically i could have the tags on my bird but have the front one covered up by the cap

[Knipps]

Originally Posted by Brando56894

whats worse no front tag or obstruction of the tag? cuz technically i could have the tags on my bird but have the front one covered up by the cap

i'd think they would be the same amount...

[GP99GT]

Originally Posted by Brando56894

whats worse no front tag or obstruction of the tag? cuz technically i could have the tags on my bird but have the front one covered up by the cap

theyd both be under the same statute..."unclear plates" 39:3-33

[Brando56894]

damn, foiled again.....

[ryanfx]

Originally Posted by Chevelle 454

39:3-33. Markers; requirements concerning; display of fictitious or wrong numbers, etc.; punishment
39:3-33.

The owner of an automobile which is driven on the public highways of this State shall display not less than 12 inches nor more than 48 inches from the ground in a horizontal position, and in such a way as not to swing, an identification mark or marks to be furnished by the division; provided, that if two marks are issued they shall be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle; and provided, further, that if only one mark is issued it shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle; and provided, further, that the rear identification mark may be displayed more than 48 inches from the ground on tank trucks, trailers and other commercial vehicles carrying inflammable liquids and on sanitation vehicles which are used to collect, transport and dispose of garbage, solid wastes and refuse. Motorcycles shall also display an identification mark or marks; provided, that if two marks are issued they shall be displayed on the front and rear of the motorcycle; and provided, further, that if only one mark is issued it shall be displayed on the rear of the motorcycle.

A person violating any other provision of this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100.00. In default of the payment thereof, there shall be imposed an imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 10 days. A person convicted of a second offense of the same violation may be fined in double the amount herein prescribed for the first offense and may, in default of the payment thereof, be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 20 days.

WOW.. I'm going out to my car first chance I get with a tape measure. Anyone think with my lowering kit I could get around this NJ front plate thing? =p

[Savage_Messiah]

That'd be awesome... "well sir, the front of my car is technically too low by law, so it HAS to be up here legally"