I got a ticket recently for no front plate, and I cannot get it dismissed because I have already dismissed 3 previous tickets I have gotten. Cop was out that day just to collect money, because as soon as I left the scene, he turns on his lights again and chases the next guy I thought if a ticket got dismissed, it was totally cleared out of the system, but apparently not. So I'm gonna duke this out in court and take my chances to see if the cop shows up or not. If not, can you guys give me some suggestions as to what to say and do, or how to handle myself in court? I have never been to court before. Also, I forgot what the cop looks like, so I dont know if I can tell if he shows up or not, unless no cop at all sits in court.

 

Sorry for you, but always remember this is "America" who likes to collect money for their pockets, so put ur front plates on next time you roll.

 

does your state require a front license plate?

 

Illinois does,...and i have yet to be caught without one =P 6 days and counting

 

Yes, it does. But I've gone almost 2yrs straight without being pulled over til now. I just need some suggestions on what to say in court, any excuses that you think can get me off the hook.

 

wrong place at the wrong time..

My excuse would be a srew fell off or something.... or better yet show them your license plate bracket and break it in half and show the judge that this is the only way to mount it on the car because of the spoilers design. These are not typical cars where there are 2 holes in the front bumper. I think that would be the best. Or you can say someone stole them.

 

ehhh.....ummm......Put the plate on

 

lol 2nd that.

 

X3

 

I don't have a front plate also but yesterday I was pull over for 'window tint too dark' sucks!

 

That's all you were ticketed for? wow! I know here that's like a secondary offense. That's a bummer. Just curious -- what's the damage on the ticket?

 

Yep I was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Been 1 year and not ticket for front plate and tint.

check for $25 bucks and it doesn't go on my record. He wants me to remove it

 

That's a bummer -- but atleast it does not go on your record. My guess, unless you see this cop daily, you'll never hear from him again.

However, my window tint is damn near limo tint -- i've had cops look at my car up close too -- not a word. I guess it depends on the mood they are in

 

does your tint have the little square sticker from the place that installed it, if so you can have them dismiss it because if it was too dark the place that did the tinting is at fault not you. and about the plate thing, if you bumber doesnt already have the holes drilled for the bracket, just tell them that your car didnt come with it and the dealer never installed one for you. that way because if all cars are suppose to have front plates the dealer needs to be blamed for not putting one on your car, not you

 

WTF! TICKET FOR NO FRONT PLATE. AMERICA GAYNESS! Thats the worst WTF u need a front plate for? In MD we are required and i hate it because it looks so outta pace on the evo!