Front plates not installed

[Farafield]

Happened to me too. The dealer came to my house to install it.

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[StevenC56]

I didn't want my front bumper drilled and riveted. My dealer gave me the factory bracket still in the package, and I used the "Swarfworks" relocation bracket. I'm in California where front license plates are required. (Although I see quite a few vehicles without them driving around)

 

[VEGAS LIGHTNING]

Do they have signs that say no backing in? I’ve been in some garages that have that. I think it’s stupid. I back in everywhere. Always easier to back in and then drive forward out. Better visibility.

As far as I know, ALL AIRPORTS according to HOMELAND SECURITY are required to tow all backed-in vehicles due to possible security threat, that do not have a visible front license plate for owner identification purposes .

 

[astrand1]

That’s not the case in Detroit. Never seen a sign and I only ever back in. We don’t have front plates in Michigan either.

 

[astrand1]

As far as I know, ALL AIRPORTS according to HOMELAND SECURITY are required to tow all backed-in vehicles due to possible security threat, that do not have a visible front license plate for owner identification purposes .

Now you’ve got me curious. I’m going to have to delve a little deeper into this. I also fly into and out of LAX and also always backed in there as well. No signs that I’ve seen. Interesting.

 

[Technoman]

My dealer put on the bracket after I told them not to. I took it off . But....after waiting over a year to get a personalized plate I put it back on. If I didn't like front plates I'd ignore the law until all the Tesla cars were forced to do the same. I've had a few corvettes and I heard once you go to hell if you put a front plate on one.... LOL.
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[InTheCloud]

California here; I had to ask my dealer to not install the plate bracket, but the dealer made me sign something that said "if you get ticketed, it's on you, not us".

California also has a sticker plate option for the front plate. It costs about the same as a plate mount, and doesn't look half bad.

 

[Zlow28]

My truck had the OEM plate bracket on the truck (can't remember if ti was the frunk or under the backseats). But I drove around without the front plates for a few months. It really depends on how strict the cops are in your area. But since I drive a lot for work, I decided not to take the risk and installed the front plate using one of those Snap Plate non-drill plate brackets. It works pretty good IMO and it's not permanent.

 

[Wendy]

As noted above you never see a front plate on a Tesla! And what about blocking the airflow into the whatever those louvers are for in the front bumper? I looked into the ones that mount on a towing bracket but then you probably are in the way of the sensors.

In WA we are required to have front plates. But many of the citations are considered 'secondary' so they won't pull you over for eating (it's against the law to hold food/drink while driving), expired tabs, no front plate, no seatbelt ... so as long as I don't get pulled over for something else then I'll be fine with a clean front end.

 

[StevenC56]

The Swarfworks bracket and your plate/frame will Not block any sensors.

 

[jdmackes]

I got one of the brackets that go on the front tow hooks cause I didn't want the holes in my bumper. I'd definetly recommend them, but you can easily install the bracket yourself if your truck came with it (mine was in the back seat also)

 

[StevenC56]

The factory bracket comes with 2 big a$$ pop rivets, so you have to drill 2 holes in your front bumper. No thanks.

 

[MaintGrl]

My truck had the OEM plate bracket on the truck (can't remember if ti was the frunk or under the backseats). But I drove around without the front plates for a few months. It really depends on how strict the cops are in your area. But since I drive a lot for work, I decided not to take the risk and installed the front plate using one of those Snap Plate non-drill plate brackets. It works pretty good IMO and it's not permanent.

Yes, California has a mandatory front plate law, I'm NOT installing mine, until I get caught. I believe they do NOT pull you over JUST for a missing plate. and if I'm caught I believe it's a "fix it" ticket. Not losing any sleep over it.

 

[rufustlong]

The factory bracket comes with 2 big a$$ pop rivets, so you have to drill 2 holes in your front bumper. No thanks.

My bracket and plate are still sitting in my frunk. I opened the bracket and said the same thing (hell no). If the boys in blue ever call me on it, I’ll look at the no drill bracket option.

 

[pdegenkolb]

29 States and DC require front plates. Part of me resists this, but part of me (That part that deals in a variety of flaw enforcement issues) thinks they should be required on all cars in the US.
With that said, the plate holder that Ford provided requires drilling holes in my brand new front bumper. We ended up getting this holder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCH8SV94/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 which requires no damage to the bumper. Expensive, but it appeals to my vanity.

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