Grrr front plates. Here's a story.
I lived near chicago. Got into an accident. Front plate split and crumpled like an accordian.
Ran with no front plate for a little while after getting the car back, and was promised by the state that new design plates were on their way. Went out one night in Chicago, parked downtown in front of a meter at 11PM. Got back at 4am to find a parking ticket for the aforementioned $50!
What, might I ask, was a meter maid even doing out that late, when meters are done after 6??
So I protested the ticket, explaining my situation, accident, and upcoming replacement plate. I even encluded a photo of the crumpled plate, stating if I had somehow managed to affix it to my car, it would become a dangerous road hazard!
Of course what do they care. Appeal denied. I still had to pay the fifty bucks.
My advice is, get a nice plate. Custom vanity plate, or specialized theme plate. Get a nice plate holder and paint it the same color as your car body. Then it will look decently nice on the front of your car. That's what I've done since then, and will do again when my Mini arrives. |