windshield license plate

XxSoVeReiGNxX · 10-31-2006

Whats up guys. I am unfortunate enough to live in a state where it is required to display a rear AND front license plates (

New Jersey) . I know some you've seen cars with their front license plate behind the front windshield instead of on the bumper. the same way they have a badge, because they're relative or close friend of a cop.

My other car is originally from Pennsyvalia and didnt have a spot to attach the front plate on and I dont want to drill holes into my bumper. What are some other options? Can i get through inspection having the plate suction-cupped behind the glass? Guess, I can ziptie it to the lower grill too...

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manahoonie · 10-31-2006

you could always fashion a bracket or something similar to the 'JDM License Plate Re-locator'. but you would still need to put holes in the bumper, but it would be down, in the lower grille area instead...IF they say you need a front plate...or you can get the windshield plate holder...

tuner04civic · 10-31-2006

in nj they will not let you have plate in dash i got a ticket for it before. you can try to get it into lower grill without drilling and zip tie it. best thing i could think of

Havok2k1 · 10-31-2006

behind the windshield does not hold up in MA or NH. NJ might be different, but only way your going know is by looking into the details of the law...

Devani · 11-01-2006

U can buy the bracket to hold the license plate...i am sure its not expensive.

satinsilvervic · 11-01-2006

i haven't had a plate on the front for at least two years. i got one ticket last year but i just ziptied it to the grill and they dismissed it

cwo715 · 11-01-2006

on the honda civics dont they have a license plate holder that bolts underneath the bumper? i mean thats what mine came with from the dealer.

estebomb_ftw · 11-01-2006

I personally think a license plate on the front bumper is clean.

MarkieMark · 11-01-2006

does this front license plate apply to CA too?
my 300zx never came with a front plate when i got it. and i've passed many
cops but never pulled me over for it. i guess over here in the bay area is less
strict.

gearbox · 11-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by estebomb_ftw

I personally think a license plate on the front bumper is clean.

me too, esp since 01-02 has a cutout in the bumper that looks dumb without it. in most states putting plate behind windshield is illegal, and do you really want that thing flying around in an accident... i saw plate attachments that mount under the bumper and dont need holes. just gotta search around.

Kevbotron · 11-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok2k1

behind the windshield does not hold up in MA or NH. NJ might be different, but only way your going know is by looking into the details of the law...

Nobody has a front plate in Mass, or maybe the cops are just on coke and don't care haha. My 04 is annoying b/c it has a huge lic plate holder, I'm thinking about taking it off and getting a password one or something and drill a couple holes in the bumper

I need the plate there is the thing

XxSoVeReiGNxX · 11-01-2006

thanks for all the replies

sorry, i wasnt talking about my 7th gen. I do have a front plate on my coupe and it doesnt look so out of place in my opinion

The difference between NOT having a front plate and having one on my other car, is this -

feel my pain?

modoman · 11-01-2006

there should be some sort of license that sticks on the top strip of the windshield, like the cops have police on their cars.

ragingSPAM · 11-01-2006

i've never had the front plate on my bumper only behind my windshield and i've never been harassed about it....but here in california it is illegal to not have a front plate

cwo715 · 11-01-2006

ive seen in NJ kids with Evos and STIs hav custom plates. idk if they are legal but they look like jdm and euro plates with nj colors and they were mounted like the password one on the sides of the bumpers.. you know under the head lights sorta yea there lol