Do cops really care about front plates?

In California, it is LEGAL for a vehicle registered outside of California to be driven without a front license plate. Police officers cannot pull that vehicle over if it does not have a front license plate unless the police know that a particular state requires both a front and a rear license plate.

Are personalized plates worth it?

Having a personalized number plate on your car can be costly. But it isn’t just prestigious, it also adds a personal touch to your ride and gives you an opportunity to be a little bit famous. Personalized plates can be fun to have because they also give your car a personal touch.

Why do people put their license plate in the windshield?

To ensure there’s no monkey business, code makes clear: “License plates shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle for which they are issued so as to prevent the plates from swinging, shall be mounted in a position so as to be clearly visible, and so that the characters are upright.”

Is it illegal to take off your front license plate?

In short, yes. It is illegal to not display your front number plate, regardless of whether you decide to place it in the window of your vehicle. Although you may see many vehicles in expensive areas with their number plates removed, they are doing so illegally and may have to pay a high price for doing so.

Why are personalized plates a bad idea?

Official DMV policy rejects “any personalized license plate configuration that [carries] connotations offensive to good taste and decency.” Broadly, this covers anything with sexual, racial, or profane meaning—even if it’s unintentional.

Are personalized plates bad?

California reserves the right to reject California vanity plates and also has a reporting system for people who see an already-approved plate that looks inappropriate. The state is concerned about plates that are in “bad taste” or offensive in some way, so the DMV tries to prevent approval of these designs.

Can I keep my front license plate on my dash?

In California, it is illegal to have the front plate on the dashboard. The section is “5200a” of the vehicle code, which reads “two plates required”, though most people think of it as the “no front plate” section.

Which state has the most custom license plates?

Virginia
Virginia has the distinction of being the state with the most personalized license plates. Approximately 1,065,217 of the state’s registered 6,578,773 vehicles have a personalized vanity plate.