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Old 12-12-2012, 04:56 PM
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Hi all! Wanting to know if Tx requires a front license plate?
How many of yall arent running one?
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Yes, they do!

Didn't have one on my F150 for a while, but got pulled over for it and decided to just suck it up.

Never putting one on my WS6 TA though, been pulled over a couple dozen times for it and have never gotten a ticket.

The cops will generally let it slide, but they will tell you to get it put on, as long as you don't get hit by the same cop for it you will probably be good.
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Dang looks better with no plate upfront! Wonder if it be cool with the cops if its behind the windshield?

I get ya. Cobra never had a plate up front but rarely drove it
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Depends on the cop but technically that is a No No. I have seen guys pulled over cuz it's in the windshield, yet I see guys who kept it in the stock position and slapped Bull Bars over them completely covering them and they never get pulled over?

It's just hit or miss it seems like.
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Im going to remove it and wish for the best!
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Good Luck!
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Kept mine off when i lived in IL for the last 2 years because it dropped my trans temp by 10 degree while towing on my powerstroke. I am going to assume it helps a 150 as well. And if not it looks clean and noone in FL cares.
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Originally Posted by 04 F150
Hi all! Wanting to know if Tx requires a front license plate?
How many of yall arent running one?
I live in TX. Check out Texas transportation code § 502.404. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE OR
REGISTRATION INSIGNIA. Cost of this free ninety free. Free always beats fee! Good luck. Stay safe.
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I've lived in TX for over 20yrs. The rules states if your vehicle has a bracket for a front plate, then you must have a license plate on it. If your vehicle only has a rear plate bracket, then you only need the rear plate.

Basically, you could always take the front bracket off like my folks did. Never got pulled over once.
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Originally Posted by Storm Chasing Ford
I've lived in TX for over 20yrs. The rules states if your vehicle has a bracket for a front plate, then you must have a license plate on it. If your vehicle only has a rear plate bracket, then you only need the rear plate.

Basically, you could always take the front bracket off like my folks did. Never got pulled over once.
I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure every vehicle has to have it. My WS6 TA didn't even come with a front license bracket from the factory and like I said, I've been pulled over a couple dozen times for it.


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