Possible good news for Illinois drivers

[M_Six]

If this bill passes, no more front license plate requirement. Hopefully it will apply to all vehicles and not just "newly registered" ones.

https://ilga.gov/legislation/BillSta...ession=&GA=103

[ASAP]

good for you guys... we've had that in FL for years... literally 0 sense in it

[BMWGUYinCO]

Hate the front license plate requirement here in Colorado!

[Esteban]

A front plate is required here in California but many people don't have them. The LEOs seem very relaxed about it. You would probably only get cited for it if you were pulled over for something else and were being a dick to the cop or if you were being ticketed for a non moving violation and they just wanted to add that on.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by M_Six

If this bill passes, no more front license plate requirement.

This requirement was dropped here in Ohio as of July 1, 2020. I took my plate off that same day.

I hope Illinois does the same for you and others who would like to take their front plates off.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by ASAP

good for you guys... we've had that in FL for years... literally 0 sense in it

I dislike, but understand the need. I can recount several situation where the LPR systems picked up a plate leaving a scene as the officer was driving in. Later research lead to the arrest of a suspect. Without that front plate, there would be no evidence tying suspect to the scene of the crime.

There are significant numbers of stolen vehicles recovered as a result of LPR picking up a front plate, and later the rear plate since it went hot. Having two shots helps confirm the read, and help get vehicles back to their rightful owners.


Oh, wait, this isn't he UNPOPULAR thread, is it

[2000cs]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I dislike, but understand the need. I can recount several situation where the LPR systems picked up a plate leaving a scene as the officer was driving in. Later research lead to the arrest of a suspect. Without that front plate, there would be no evidence tying suspect to the scene of the crime.

There are significant numbers of stolen vehicles recovered as a result of LPR picking up a front plate, and later the rear plate since it went hot. Having two shots helps confirm the read, and help get vehicles back to their rightful owners.


Oh, wait, this isn't he UNPOPULAR thread, is it

Would be interesting to see the recovery rate in states with and without front plates. But personally I prefer to be surveilled only after I’m suspected of committing a crime. So I’m fine if all the face recognition and plate reading cameras disappear.

[wtwo3]

I haven't run a front plate on either of my cars for many years. It seems outside of Chicago proper, the cops don't really care. And within the city limits they won't stop you (at least, I haven't been stopped yet)... as for parking downtown, I always make sure to park in a garage. The only time it's been an issue for me was parking on the street downtown, learned my lesson the hard way.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by dradernh

This requirement was dropped here in Ohio as of July 1, 2020. I took my plate off that same day.

I hope Illinois does the same for you and others who would like to take their front plates off.

Did you fill the holes or leave them? Some people are anal about stuff like that.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Did you fill the holes or leave them? Some people are anal about stuff like that.

I'm at least semi-anal about that, so I had a Carbonio no-drill front license plate mounting system installed right off the bat. More here: https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-2-...sports-package.

The product was solid for me, including at 135+ on the track. It was on for 23 months and was still tight when it was removed.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by dradernh

I'm at least semi-anal about that, so I had a Carbonio no-drill front license plate mounting system installed right off the bat. More here: https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-2-...sports-package.

The product was solid for me, including at 135+ on the track. It was on for 23 months and was still tight when it was removed.

Way to plan ahead.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Way to plan ahead.

Always. Well, at least as much as possible!

[Tyga11]

Every car should have both front and rear license plates. I have them on my car in Arizona in the front and they’re not even required

[bvrider1]

Mind elaborating?

Do you feel the same should be true for all on road vehicles?

Originally Posted by Tyga11

Every car should have both front and rear license plates. I have them on my car in Arizona in the front and they’re not even required

[SpeedBuggy]

Originally Posted by dradernh

I'm at least semi-anal about that, so I had a Carbonio no-drill front license plate mounting system installed right off the bat. More here: https://carbonio.com/products/bmw-2-...ports-package.

I'm
The product was solid for me, including at 135+ on the track. It was on for 23 months and was still tight when it was removed.

Looks like a nice product, unfortunately mine had the front license bracket on when I purchased the car.

Had the front bumper resprayed because I'm anal..............

[Kilabyte]

Originally Posted by BMWGUYinCO

Hate the front license plate requirement here in Colorado!

Same here in MA. Got pulled over 3 days after getting the M, said fcuk it and ordered a no drill kit

[bosstones]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

I haven't run a front plate on either of my cars for many years. It seems outside of Chicago proper, the cops don't really care. And within the city limits they won't stop you (at least, I haven't been stopped yet)... as for parking downtown, I always make sure to park in a garage. The only time it's been an issue for me was parking on the street downtown, learned my lesson the hard way.

Hypothetically, I've always kept my front plate in the garage so I could use it as a spare when the rear plate inevitably wears and rusts prematurely.

I've had that happen a few times and it's saved me a trip to the DMV or fumbling on the state DoT site. Hypothetically, of course.

[a5m]

Originally Posted by M_Six

If this bill passes, no more front license plate requirement. Hopefully it will apply to all vehicles and not just "newly registered" ones.

https://ilga.gov/legislation/BillSta...ession=&GA=103

Maybe I can get my money back for a "improperly displayed" ticket for leaving it on the dash while waiting to install the plate bracket during dead of winter.

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

I haven't run a front plate on either of my cars for many years. It seems outside of Chicago proper, the cops don't really care. And within the city limits they won't stop you (at least, I haven't been stopped yet)... as for parking downtown, I always make sure to park in a garage. The only time it's been an issue for me was parking on the street downtown, learned my lesson the hard way.

That's what I do too. And I parked my car at the short term parking lot it O'Hare and got a ticket. So stupid. Still running without it though. And I wish I could do something about the holes but yeah.

[Serf27]

You can buy color matched plugs for the bumper.
Haven’t used a front plate in CA for 13 years.

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

That's what I do too. And I parked my car at the short term parking lot it O'Hare and got a ticket. So stupid. Still running without it though. And I wish I could do something about the holes but yeah.

Where in o'hare did you park? I just got back from a weeklong trip and parked in o'hare as well, but made sure the front of my car was as close to the wall as possible so nobody would even care to check if I had a front plate or not.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by Serf27

You can buy color matched plugs for the bumper.
Haven’t used a front plate in CA for 13 years.

Rookie....

I've been sans front plate for over 20 years! I did get a no-front-plate ticket in Nebraska, though. I guess I was the "out of state ticket" for the day.