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License Plate Frames

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by TarnishedSoul, Dec 29, 2022.

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  1. Dec 29, 2022 #1
    TarnishedSoul

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    Are license plate frames legal for trucks? I purchased one recently, and it wouldn't cover any of the letters or numbers on the plate.
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2022 #2
    ducnut

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    No issues. I ran one for years, when I had a polished truck. I see them on a lot of the nicer trucks.
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2022 #3
    tscottme

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    My state doesn't allow ANYTHING on ANY part of the plate. No state is going to give you a ticket for NOT having a license plate frame, so I would skip it. The fact some states may not routinely enforce that law doesn't protect you from a jerk cop giving you a ticket.
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2022 #4
    Diesel Dave

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    I’ve ran a license plate frame since I’ve owned trucks. Never ever have I been question about it.
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2022 #5
    201

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    I agree, Colorado has no sense of humor either. I think it's more of a warning thing, but it gets the LEO into your space. It, like dogs on a leash, is loosely enforced. And "swinging" license plates are a no-no too.
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2022 #6
    48Packard

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    If the plates are over 18 it’s not my business what they do in their social life. :confused:
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2022 #7
    Long FLD

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    It’s funny you mention Colorado. Back when I first had my FLD the bumper was white and the readers on 470 couldn’t pick out the white plate on the white bumper so I never got a bill. Then after I painted the truck and it had a black bumper I started getting bills for running 470. Then when I put the Herd bumper on with a swing plate suddenly I didn’t get anymore bills for 470 again. Lol
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2022 #8
    wis bang

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    Naturally is is illegal in New Jersey. doesn't stop hundreds of auto dealers in NJ selling new cars with license plate frames.
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2022 #9
    Concorde

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    Tennessee is the only state that I can’t interpret..All other states allow them as long as all information is visible..

    Is My License Plate Frame Legal? License Plate Frame Laws - Thriftysigns
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2023 #10
    kemosabi49

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    About 15 yrs ago, Texas started giving fines for having license plates obscured with a frame. The part that has the state name has to be visible. A lot of car dealers came out with re-designed frames after that.
     
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