We can't cover every state's statutes, but in California, the state with the most cars, the vehicle code says a front plate must be:

(But by that rationale, why don't we have side license plates?) What the law says Having a front plate doubles the shots any of these cameras can use to get a make on your car.įront plates can also help the average person ID a car behind them in their mirror, or one that is otherwise only seen from the front, like a car turning across you in an intersection. Some cars are designed so that a front plate must be mounted smack over the grille of the car, looking ugly and disturbing airflow.įront plate laws come down to the needs of police, meter readers and, increasingly, automatic license plate reader cameras that are on official vehicles, at the borders of towns and even built into some smart home camera software.Front plates often don't carry registration stickers, so many drivers find them superfluous.

Front plates tend to protrude a bit from the front of the car and get crushed and mangled in parking.

The Honda HR-V offers a clean, well-lighted place for a rear license plate. As a result the front plate usually looks tacked on. Carmakers seldom create a nice well for a front plate the way they do for rear plates.If you find a product sold for a lower price by another vendor, we will beat or match their price. Our prices are hands-down some of the lowest you'll find on the net. Most orders are shipped out the same day as they're received. (For items over $100 we will ship the new item after receiving the original, which we will pay for.) Fast Shipping Guaranteed If the part we ship to you arrives in damaged or non-working condition, we will ship another item out to you immediately. (For items over $100 we will ship the new item after receiving the original, which we will pay for). If you receive an incorrect item from us, we will immediately pay for return shipment and send you the correct item. We offer a no-questions 100% money back guarantee on all items returned within 60 days of delivery. All parts meet OEM quality standards, and in most cases exceed the quality of the original product. We carry only the highest-quality brands in the industry, including TYC, KOYO, DEPO, and Modine, just to name a few. Every part comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

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