I just moved from CA to MA and found out I need to pass a RMV inspection by Tuesday the 24th August. Does anybody close to Boston have a front license plate tow hook holder I can borrow for the inspection? Thank you.

turbotol@yahoo.com

 

This post makes absolutely no sense. You need to have a front plate mounted to pass inspection. You will need this same plate installed or have it on board if you are ever stopped. Just go buy one. Why try to inconvenience one of us for an inconsequential cost?

Also, running a car without a front plate, where it is required, will result in the unwelcome attention of the authorities for a car that will already attract them. Why would you want to do this? Not good sense.

 

Because the OP believes he will not be pulled over and simply needs to pass the inspection.

 

Or maybe because I need to pass the RMV inspection before tuesday and:
1. none of the dealerships around Boston have a front license plate bracket in store
2. there is not enough time left to buy the tow hook soluton and get it delivered in time.

Borrowing a tow hook bracket would allow me to pass the inspection without having to drill my front bumper, while I wait for my tow hook bracket to show up in the mail. My apologies for the "inconvenience"

Thank you

 

I have 2 MA cars without front license plates; an '06 BMW 330xi and a '06 Porsche C4. While I've unfortunately been pulled over a few times, the police have never cited or perhaps noticed the missing front plates in either car over 4 years!

In MA you need annual inspections. Some inspection stations will insist on the front license plate, some not. Recently I had my Porsche's annual inspection at the station I had used since the car was new. The mechanic, someone I hadn't met before, not only insisted that I have the front license plate, but also cited the rear license plate holder had an ad from TPC Racing that slightly overlapped the plate and that had to be removed! He even showed me the state manual showing the requirements.

So.... I thanked him very much for the help, asked for my $29 back which he gave, drove down the street less than 100 yards to another station where my car was inspected and the new sticker was applied without anything but a smile.

I do keep the front license plate in the frunk, in case I do run into the situation where it's asked for.

So... I'd suggest you pursue the inspection sticker sans front license plate.

 

I have one you could use. If you are still in need contact me.

 

Hi DCI, I don't have enough posts yet to PM you. Can you please email me at turbotol@yahoo.com with your contact info?

Thank you.

 

I zip tie mine on every year here in MA with no problems. Unlike other states the cops do not pay too much attention to the front plate.

Best,

Matt

 

Hi,

I was able to meet up with a local Rennlist member who was kind enough to lend me his bracket. Thank you all for your help and suggestions and I hope to be able to return the favor soon.

Turbotol

 

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Originally Posted by MichaelL
This post makes absolutely no sense. You need to have a front plate mounted to pass inspection. You will need this same plate installed or have it on board if you are ever stopped. Just go buy one. Why try to inconvenience one of us for an inconsequential cost?


Wonder how much you getting paid to come on here and blast people for asking simple questions. You tool!.....anyone can spare some viagara, please send him some.