Front Plates and Cops

[Cobra Jet]

I reside in NJ; the law requires it. When I order my new Mustangs, I always pay extra for the front license plate bracket.

A lot of drivers in NJ put their front license plate tucked inside the corner of their windshield. I'm not sure if the Police accept it or not?

NJ resident here too…

In NJ, the law is front plate HOWEVER, it only states the plate has to be visible, clean, horizontal and no lower than 12" and no higher than 48" from the ground. Therefore there is no law for a "center/front mount" on the bumper cover. As long as a plate is DISPLAYED on the front (anywhere) of the vehicle and isn't seen lower than 12" or higher than 48", then you can essentially drive with a plate on your forehead ...

Here is the basic statue (the whole statue can be looked up online for nj.gov):

39:3-33. The owner of an automobile which is driven on the public highways of this State shall display not less than 12 inches nor more than 48 inches from the ground in a horizontal position, and in such a way as not to swing....... <snip> All identification marks shall be kept clear and distinct and free from grease, dust or other blurring matter, so as to be plainly visible at all times of the day and night. <snip>

Loophole = a license plate on the front of the vehicle is not required to be mounted to the bumper cover, per the law. No where in the NJ law does it state a plate must be, has to be, or is mandatory to be drilled and mounted into the front bumper cover.

The written law does not say the front plate has to be mounted to a specific location on the front of a vehicle, it does not state it must be in a plate holder, it does not state it must be secured to the front bumper cover of the vehicle.

So people in NJ can throw the front plate on their dash, which is displaying it and it’s in line with the height criteria of being no less than 12” and no more than 48” off the ground.

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For others, research your DMV or Police Statues for front plate info. If there is a loophole in the law, then keep the most recent version of the Statue printed and in your glove box for reference. As long as you’re abiding by the written law, if a loophole exists and you’re not breaking the law per se, you can’t be ticketed/fined.

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[Journey GT 435]

Minnesota requires a front plate, and the fine is $300.00. I run an electric retractable plate mount. If I get pulled over, I just have to push the button, and it pops up. You can see it in the retracted position. The video would not play for some reason.

 

[Journey GT 435]

I purchased it from Veritek Performance Automobile at a cost of $100.00. Nice for car shows, people walk by an if you see them look down, hit the button and the look on their faces is great. Stops them in their tracks.

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