Do you use your front license plate? - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

TotallyCRZ · 10-24-2011, 09:02 PM

Im debating on whether or not to remove it. It simply looks ugly, covering up the front part of the grill.

Its still new, so I think I would keep it for a while... My license plate starts with BK * * 754.. It really makes no sense, but on new cars, imo, its nice to see fresh plates. Exactly how it looks out of place to have a new plate on an old car, it looks right to showcase the plate, if that makes any sense whatsoever.

In Ontario, we have 4 letters, 3 numbers... Im thinking I will take the front off when they get to the BR range

I know some states REQUIRE front plates, and I hope that rule does not apply in Ontario. I dont think it does, I see quite a few exotics (lambo's, ferrari's, maserati's) and they do not have front plates.

Imo, if the car has no place for it at the front, its unnecessary, unlike some cars where there is a rectangular shaped area on the bumper where it is meant to go. That would look out of place.

What is your take/opinion on it, and do you have a front plate?

GoHuskies · 10-24-2011, 09:18 PM

I have no intention of getting pulled over for not having the front plate. I have illegal tint and there are times when I may even be technically over the blood alcohol limit without being drunk. I've been pulled over in the past for something as minor as sticking a US Virgin Island plate I "found" in the rear window.

Keeping the plate where it is.

romiata · 10-24-2011, 10:30 PM

VA requires a front plate. I've been pulled over before, but never for not having one installed. I even got a ticket before for not having one, but the judge dismissed it.
As for the CRZ, I had it here for awhile:

But now just put it in my windshield...

Btw, I personally can't stand having a front license plate, but I still obey the law (to a point)

ShazzNADES · 10-24-2011, 10:47 PM

Nope.

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1337CRZ · 10-25-2011, 12:08 AM

Took it off right when i got it, I dont think its going back on yet..

gomarlins3 · 10-25-2011, 01:01 AM

I use it.

MrNo408 · 10-25-2011, 01:02 AM

no front license plate whats the use

josbo001 · 10-25-2011, 01:15 AM

Don't use mine here in California, though we are required to have rear and front plates.

I see sooo many Honda's w/o front plates, especially S2000s. I think the front plate spoils the look of the CR-Z front grill.... so I will continue to drive w/o one until I get pulled over and forced to put it on.

CinciX12 · 10-25-2011, 01:33 AM

Have to have one in Ohio. Ohio is so inept when it comes to cars I'm actually thinking of avoiding the ticket for tint and only tinting to 30%.

TotallyCRZ · 10-25-2011, 06:59 AM

@romiata - See that looks okay since you have the custom bumpers and the works. Me though, with stock bumpers, lol, it, like @josbo001 said, it just covers up the grill and it plain looks ugly. Imo at least.

10-25-2011, 01:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,050	I use it. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me.

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10-24-2011, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
romiata Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,258	VA requires a front plate. I've been pulled over before, but never for not having one installed. I even got a ticket before for not having one, but the judge dismissed it. As for the CRZ, I had it here for awhile: But now just put it in my windshield... Btw, I personally can't stand having a front license plate, but I still obey the law (to a point)

10-25-2011, 01:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
MrNo408 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose Posts: 118	no front license plate whats the use

10-25-2011, 01:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
josbo001 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 71	Don't use mine here in California, though we are required to have rear and front plates. I see sooo many Honda's w/o front plates, especially S2000s. I think the front plate spoils the look of the CR-Z front grill.... so I will continue to drive w/o one until I get pulled over and forced to put it on.

10-25-2011, 01:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
CinciX12 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5	Have to have one in Ohio. Ohio is so inept when it comes to cars I'm actually thinking of avoiding the ticket for tint and only tinting to 30%.