pags23 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I got pulled over today and was fined $75 for improper display of plates, in which I had a tinted license plate cover on my legacy, have any of you ever gotten out of a ticket of this nature? what did you do? I plan to go to court with a pic of it off, I need advice helppp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 it's illegal My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 i have before.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0verboost Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 and this belongs in Legacy Photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 ^x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pags23 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 sry I am new to these forum things... but any advice??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 CLEAR covers are even illegal in Minnesota. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWD Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 it's illegal Correct. In Colorado - ANY plate cover = $100 fine.  I'm betting the better part of the United States is the same way. Just pay your fine - and take off the plate cover - problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSlick406 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Same for Illinois. Any plate cover is illegal. My mom just got a warning 2 weeks ago. I beleive the rational is some plate covers have flash protection so no pictures are able to be made out when you blow tolls or lights.  Do exactly what you said and go to court with pictures of them taken off.  Here's the updated public act..... http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/police/lawupdate0708.pdf 625 ILCS 5/3-413 "No License Plate Covers" Effective Date: 06/01/2008 Public Act: 95-0029 Senate Bill: 1265 Synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits clear (as well as tinted) plastic license plate covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Most states have laws that state "license plate should be clearly visible at all times". These laws are being amended to add "no covers of any kind, even clear" because asshats bend the rules to sell crappy products. Flash proof covers don't work. It's been proven several times, most notably on Mythbusters. They snuck them past the law by saying they were "protective" covers to keep the plate "looking clean and new for easy identification" Fact is, even clear covers pretty much make it impossible to read a plate with headlight glare on it. (light from the flash of a traffic camera is set up at the proper angle to illuminate without glare) Cops don't like not being able to run your plates before they approach your car. So they hate you when you put a cover on it, whatever your reasoning for doing so. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pre-dent Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I have been pulled over (only received a warning) for my tinted plate cover here in Utah. I immediately removed it because I absolutely hate being pulled over and for a $5 plate cover it's not worth my time or anxiety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethal.adv Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Correct. In Colorado - ANY plate cover = $100 fine. Â I'm betting the better part of the United States is the same way. Just pay your fine - and take off the plate cover - problem solved. Â This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 sry I am new to these forum things... but any advice??? Our advise to you is take off the silly illegal plate cover, pay the fine, and get on with your life. Too often we get members here looking for ways to get out of speeding tickets, get out of tickets for illegal front tint, get out of tickets for no front plate. Check the local laws in your area, make sure your car doesn't break said laws, and live a happy life knowing that a cop won't pull you over for these infractions.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pags23 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks for your advice... and Gire don't talk for everyone, it was off the night I got home, and why is it legal to sell them at pepboys where i purchased it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That's why you buy VEIL and PHOTO RADAR BLOCKER - the "PAINT" version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks for your advice... and Gire don't talk for everyone, it was off the night I got home, and why is it legal to sell them at pepboys where i purchased it?  I bet on the packaging somewhere it says "For off road or show use only - Check with local laws to be sure". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pags23 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 I purchased it for the look, when light is on the plate it is clearly seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 and why is it legal to sell them at pepboys where i purchased it? Because it's illegal to obstruct the view of the plate, not illegal to sell car accessories.  Opposite but same idea: It is illegal to sell cigarettes to minors, but it is not illegal for minors to smoke them.  I purchased it for the look  Yeah, the awesome look of a bubble dome on your ass My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 how has a mod not moved this thread by now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I moved it. I should have moved it to General Funny but I moved it to the appropriate forum... And yes, we in the industry call this form of retail a 'grey' area. Not grey market per se (where something is imported in to an area without the involvement or permission of the manufacturer themselves), but just grey. Where it is perfectly legal to sell something, but not legal to own it or use it unlawfully.  Under car neons, 5% tint on the front windows, silly licence plate covers all fall under this category.  Easy for some company to sell something wiht a small sticker on the bottom of the package that says 'may be illegal in your area'. I think I speak for everybody when I say that illegal tinted licence plate covers are a stupid idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I run a clear front plate cover to keep the plate in nice shape (it is also easier to clean the bugs off of when the plate has embossed characters). I don't like the looks of a chipped, bent, crappy looking plate. The cover also lessens the chance of me slicing my hand open on it when I am washing the car. Plus I replace the cover when it starts to hide the legibility of the plate due to stone nicks and UV damage. You will find that home improvement stores also sell items that are illegal (do not meed local building codes) such as (in our area) flexible copper natural gas appliance hook-up lines. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pags23 Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 So why is it illegal to sell marijuana? It's used for medical purposes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 ^Just pay the fine and smoke a bowl dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Which may be illegal in your area.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Had to include the disclaimer. I didn't want mislead anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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