Front License Plate

....I've been running around without my front plate on my 97sl2. This
morning on the way to work I got pulled over by the police and was asked
nicely to put the plate back on. I couldn't locate replacements for the 3
original plastic rivets at the car parts store, and used some door/panel
trim fasters for a Ford instead - so far so good. I sure liked (past tense)
the look of the front without the plate - darn!

 

So, get the fix-it ticket signed off, and then (ahem) remove it again!

You DO know why there is a general crack-down on front license plates, don't
you?

It's so that the red-light cameras can get a good shot at your license while
they're taking the picture of your smiling face as you run the light.

 

You could always move to a state where they do not use front plates

 

Some nice property for sale just down the road from me, Jonnie. But
you'd have to learn to like snow.

Ken

 

....the cop was cool and no ticket - I told him I'd take care of it the same
day (and I did). Yeah, I know about the stupid cameras - there was a
controversy here about conflict of interest and so they were switched off
for a long time. I think they are just started to switch them back on under
a new set of rules.

I should get a couple pieces of the glass that switches from clear to opaque
with the flip of a switch (saw it on one of those future home shows) and put
over my plates. However I don't run red lights and I'm not James Bond so
guess there's no point to that effort! (grin)

 

....it's crossed my mind a few times for a number of reasons making San Diego
less and less like home.

 

....or just stay inside all winter with a massive movie collection! (grin)

 

You don't drive around wearing a mask?

I used to drive with a Nixon mask ("Tricky Dicky just ran a red
light!") just to avoid being recognized....

NYS thruway toll booth guys had no sense of humor, I'll tell ya.

Tony

 

I know that in Michigan it's against the law. I don't have time right
know, but I can post the reference later if you want.

Ken

 

....yeah, where did everyone's sense of humor go?