Can you get pulled over for not having front license plate on your car?

Question

I do have the back one though...

California

Answer 1

yes.

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Answer 2

Yes you may get a ticket for this.

California Vehical Code for the following

Front License Plate Bracket

11713.17.  (a) Following the retail sale or lease of a motor vehicle for which the department issues two license plates, a dealer may not deliver the motor vehicle unless either of the following occurs:

(1) The motor vehicle is equipped with a bracket or other means of securing a front license plate.

(2) The dealer obtains a signed written acknowledgment from the person taking delivery of the motor vehicle acknowledging both of the following:

(A) The person expressly refused installation of a bracket or other means of securing the front license plate.

(B) The person understands that California law requires a license plate to be displayed from and securely fastened to the front of the motor vehicle and that the hardware necessary to securely fasten the front plate is available from the dealer.

(b) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell or distribute in this state a new motor vehicle for which the department issues two license plates, unless that motor vehicle is equipped or provided with a bracket or other means of securing the license plates.

Added Sec. 1, Ch. 365, Stats. 2004. Effective January 1, 2005.

Answer 3

Yes this is a violation of Vehicle Code 5200, so any cop can legally pull you over, however for most cops this is just a legal reason to pull you over and look for other potential crimes or violations. Whether or not you have the front mounting brackets on your vehicle you will need to purchase then, as I have found out from experience. A lot of people decide they will just put it in the window, thinking that that is better than nothing but you end up getting pulled over for this as well.

The actual vehicle code section is explained below. Hope it helps.

5200.  (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.

(b) When only one license plate is issued for use upon a vehicle, it shall be attached to the rear thereof , unless the license plate is issued for use upon a truck tractor, in which case the license plate shall be displayed in accordance with Section 4850.5.

Answer 4

It depends on the state. Not sure of CA law. I know KS makes it manditory for a rear plate with stickers, however the front plate is decorative only. I was told by them that it was up to me if I put the front plate on.

Call the motor vehicle department or police dept in your area and find out for sure.

Answer 5

yes but if its a new car with no license plates at all its OK if you have the paper license taped to the back windshield

Answer 6

idk check with local law inforcement!!

Answer 7

If your licence plates are out of state and the car is registered out of state then you can if that state that you are registered in only need the rear plate ie. visiting, or newly moved to a new state

Answer 8

um. i don't know CA law. In NY, you sure can and WILL

Answer 9

yeah, I had this problem when i moved from Tennessee to Illinois. Nowhere to in front to put the plate. I went to a local car repair shop and they did it for free, realistically, it will be a small fee I'm sure.

Answer 10

In California if you've been issued 2 license plates then yes, it is required to mount both, one in front and one in back.

If you were only issued one plate then it is required to mount it to the rear.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd...

Follow the link for all the information on license plates in California.

Answer 11

GO TO THIS LINK... IT WILL GIVE YOU THE ANSWER

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displa...

Answer 12

Maybe Im Not Sure

Answer 13

It is a violation, and you can be pulled over and ticketed for it.  Report the plate lost at the DMV and get some replacement plates ASAP!

Having said that ... how often is an officer likely to see both ends of your car?  Maybe at an enforcement checkpoint, chances of being pulled over for just the plate issue? Slim.

Bigger question ... where is the front plate you were issued?  Was it lost or destroyed?  Some fool could be using that plate.  Dodging tolls, driving off from fuel stations, committing other violations.  If that car looks like yours, you could have some problems you know nothing about!

Answer 14

They are just starting to enforce that in Texas

Answer 15

yes. my brother-in-law did. im just waiting to get pulled over for my car..it doesnt allow for front plates..its a plastic bumper and i refuse to drill holes in it and ruin the look.

Answer 16

Yes. The law clearly states that you MUST have a front and rear plate.