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Gizz69 · 09-01-2013, 11:21 PM

Is that allowed? Technically, it is showing in the front, but still, some states say it has to be fixed to the front of the car.

usnatclee · 09-02-2013, 12:12 AM

Texas says farthest forward point. However as long as you can see it from a reasonable distance most police seem to be forgiving. Never had one bother us in the vette. Knock on wood.

fourcammer · 09-02-2013, 08:20 AM

from what I read the law does NOT state location it just state 2 plates .

fourcammer · 09-02-2013, 08:21 AM

HB 625 clarifies that the penalty for operating a vehicle on a public highway without displaying the two license plates assigned to the vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.

fourcammer · 09-02-2013, 08:21 AM

my question could I put both on the rear?

Gizz69 · 09-02-2013, 11:50 AM

If it is worded to say you only need to display two plates then they would have a hard time enforcing a ticket with both displayed on the back of the car.

Rod Knock · 09-02-2013, 12:11 PM

I was pulled over twice in 30 day period in my SSR when we first moved to Texas five years ago for it having a front plate. I,m just glad I hadn't had a third maguarita either time"

BlueSteele · 09-02-2013, 01:30 PM

I don't understand how Texas can make a big fuss about displaying 2 plates, and making people move over/slow down for stopped or emergency vehicles, but leave it optional to have your headlights on in the rain. Keeping lights off during the rain seems like more of a hazard than moving over for disabled vehicles.

QUICKSS · 09-03-2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hot_rod

WOW!...won't release your car.

What liability does a dealer have in this?

Who is the dealer?

Carmax

caverman · 09-03-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSteele

I don't understand how Texas can make a big fuss about displaying 2 plates, and making people move over/slow down for stopped or emergency vehicles, but leave it optional to have your headlights on in the rain. Keeping lights off during the rain seems like more of a hazard than moving over for disabled vehicles.

It's been discussed before and the 2 plates aren't really for a safety issue. LEO use it as an excuse to pull you over. They have talked about how many people they've gotten off the streets by using that tactic.

My front license plate is still in my trunk and will remain there for now. I am taking a chance of getting pulled over but since I only put about 5k miles a year on my car I'm going to gamble.

JimAlan · 09-03-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fourcammer

HB 625 clarifies that the penalty for operating a vehicle on a public highway without displaying the two license plates assigned to the vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.

AN ACT relating to the penalty for the operation of a vehicle without a license plate.
so...I ass-u-me only one plate??

davidcroft · 09-03-2013, 07:27 PM

They definitely use this as an excuse to pull you over to see what else they can get you on. Luckily for me I have a daily with a front plate, and do all of my illegal moonshine transporting with my "dont pull me over white rental looking Malibu!"

Homestar1217 · 09-08-2013, 01:23 PM

I haven't had my plate on my car since I bought it, and I don't plan on putting it on now. There was a penalty attached to the law then too and I never got stopped for it. Even got pulled over for a moving violation and received a ticket for that with no mention of the plate at all. If I get stopped for it I will attach it somehow, but I'm not drilling into my bumper because the state tells me to. I'm not going to deface my car for that.

Awdition · 09-09-2013, 02:15 PM

Here's what I did this weekend.

I still don't have a plate on the front...but I can quickly put it on if I get pulled over by the police....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317318

09-01-2013, 11:21 PM	#29
Gizz69 Tony Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Blk/Blk Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 374 View My Garage	Is that allowed? Technically, it is showing in the front, but still, some states say it has to be fixed to the front of the car. __________________

09-02-2013, 12:12 AM	#30
usnatclee Drives: '12 2SS/RS, '13 Vette, '13 Wrangler Join Date: May 2012 Location: wherever the Navy sends me Posts: 740	Texas says farthest forward point. However as long as you can see it from a reasonable distance most police seem to be forgiving. Never had one bother us in the vette. Knock on wood. __________________ 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Metallic 2SS/RS "Timberwolf". Custom exhaust, RX oil catch can and oil breather, CAI inc intake, SLP 160* thermostat, TSP 2" LT headers w/ off road pipes, custom cam, tuned. 467rwhp 450rwtq. 2013 Corvette Torch Red LS3. 378rwhp/375rwtq SAE corrected, tuned. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!

09-02-2013, 11:50 AM	#34
Gizz69 Tony Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Blk/Blk Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 374 View My Garage	If it is worded to say you only need to display two plates then they would have a hard time enforcing a ticket with both displayed on the back of the car. __________________

09-02-2013, 01:30 PM	#36
BlueSteele Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 611	I don't understand how Texas can make a big fuss about displaying 2 plates, and making people move over/slow down for stopped or emergency vehicles, but leave it optional to have your headlights on in the rain. Keeping lights off during the rain seems like more of a hazard than moving over for disabled vehicles. __________________

09-03-2013, 07:27 PM	#40
davidcroft Sellin Chevy's since '06 Drives: 18ZL1 02Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DIRTY SOUFTH Posts: 1,461 View My Garage	They definitely use this as an excuse to pull you over to see what else they can get you on. Luckily for me I have a daily with a front plate, and do all of my illegal moonshine transporting with my "dont pull me over white rental looking Malibu!" __________________ '19 Z06-7Speed and lowered on stock bolts '02 Z28-Kooks true dual headers/TSP heads&cam/full suspension & Kmember sub40K orig miles. https://youtu.be/h6faSdcvNew TRADED!'17 ATS-V Coupe w/ Carbon Black pkg https://youtu.be/GH_t-R-TJV0 SOLD! '18 ZL1 Mosiac Blk SOLD!'16 SS Sedan-Forgestars/ARH/rotofab TRADED!2014 SS Sedan SOLD! 2013 Blue Ray1SS/1LE 1of20. TRADED! 2012 White 1SS/RS

09-02-2013, 08:20 AM	#31
fourcammer Drives: 7331 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: tejas Posts: 121	from what I read the law does NOT state location it just state 2 plates .

09-02-2013, 08:21 AM	#32
fourcammer Drives: 7331 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: tejas Posts: 121	HB 625 clarifies that the penalty for operating a vehicle on a public highway without displaying the two license plates assigned to the vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.

09-02-2013, 12:11 PM	#35
Rod Knock Drives: 2003 Dodge Viper/2011 IOM SS vert Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 353	I was pulled over twice in 30 day period in my SSR when we first moved to Texas five years ago for it having a front plate. I,m just glad I hadn't had a third maguarita either time"

09-08-2013, 01:23 PM	#41
Homestar1217 Technology Specialist Drives: 2014 IS 250 F Sport (Not named yet) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 867 View My Garage	I haven't had my plate on my car since I bought it, and I don't plan on putting it on now. There was a penalty attached to the law then too and I never got stopped for it. Even got pulled over for a moving violation and received a ticket for that with no mention of the plate at all. If I get stopped for it I will attach it somehow, but I'm not drilling into my bumper because the state tells me to. I'm not going to deface my car for that. __________________ I eat Rice for lunch :-) (Can't really say that anymore!) 2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport - Bone stock!

09-09-2013, 02:15 PM	#42
Awdition Camaro out>CTS-V coupe in Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 89	Here's what I did this weekend. I still don't have a plate on the front...but I can quickly put it on if I get pulled over by the police.... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317318 __________________ CTS-V Coupe Black Diamond Edition