I received this email from Barrier Porsche/Audi today:

"Recently a representative of the Redmond Police Department stopped by to let us know that Bellevue, Redmond, Snohomish, and Kirkland police departments will no longer be flexible regarding vehicles without the front license plate installed. Currently, Washington State law requires license plates to be prominently displayed on the front and rear of all vehicles. While this law has been in place since 2011, it has not, until now, been strictly enforced.

As part of Barrier Audi's commitment to do more for our customers, we wish to make sure that all our customers are aware of the importance of the front license plate. From this point forward, if your vehicle does not have a front plate you will receive a $124 ticket.

If you do not currently have a license mounted on the front of your vehicle, or if your vehicle lacks the hardware to mount a front license plate, stop in to Barrier Audi and we'll install or mount your license plate for no additional charge when you purchase your mounting hardware from us.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us."

 

I'm surprised that it's taking this long given said police departments' propensity for issuing tickets for doing 39 in a 35...

 

I got a ticket in Issaquah in my NSX about 5 years ago leaving a XXX Root beer event... been running front plates ever since. Just not worth it.... and now this.

I don't know why we can't get this law thrown out, such a waste of money.

 

Any recommendations for tow hook mounted plate brackets?

 

I have one from US Mill Works, http://www.usmillworks.com/
Local company, actually purchased it from Porsche in Fife, they had numerous in stock.
Been happy with it, nice design and good finish.

 

I purchased this tow hook mount from a company in Kent, WA. I am happy with the quality and fit.
http://gominigo.com/Porsche.html

 

I have parking sensors - the tow hook mount will likely interfere with the sensors. Any other suggestion?

 

There is Skene mount, but it requires drilling holes in the underside of the bumper. It does, however, save scarring the visible face of the bumper.

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml

 

Second the Skene mount.

 

Looks like a marketing strategy from Barrier. lol.

 

Was driving around Seattle and the Eastside over the weekend - saw a lot of Tesla and BMW's - all without front license plates!

 

A few years ago, I forgot to put the new year sticker on my back license plate. Drove for eight months with expired tag before I finally got pulled over. I had the sticker paper clipped to my registration in the glove box. Cop laughed and told me to stick it on while he watched. Told me to have a great day and let me go.

I'm sure a lot of us can risk it and go without a front license plate, but it's just a matter of time before we get caught. Days, months, years, who knows? If Eastside cops have decided to make this a point of emphasis, it's not worth it for me to risk it. I decided to get the tow hook mount, just for peace of mind, if nothing else. I can easily remove it, and the bumper is back to new.

 

MowerAxel.com has them for many VAG not sure about porsche though. I do know if you don't see yours listed they still might have them if you call. This was my case. I love mine...
Hope this helps...

 

If this is true, it is another brilliant way to foster "good will" between car enthusiasts and law enforcement. Maybe its another way to help pay for the multitude of kick-backs and corruption that is beginning to plague local governments and their cronies entrusted with a badge & a gun. Typical of the liberal minded absolute police state infesting this region and every other like a cancer.

No worries... We will all now obey the this lame, unwarranted, idiotic law because we are sheep. No body will ever fight this stupid law. Ever.

Its for the greater good that we adhere to THE LAW. Do it. Do it for the children. Do it for safety. Do it for your country. Whatever the h*** that is anymore...

Whats next, insurance & taxation by the mile? Never mind...

 

I couldn't agree more about the corruption and laws that do nothing but create revenue for the corrupt. If you feel like getting involved and making a change. start a petition to get the law changed. Here is a website where you can get started. http://www.change.org/petition

Send the petition my way I'll sign it..
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