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Posted by: SOT

Ok got the "new" plates, used to have the single green and white but it got so messed up over the years I got new ones. Now I have two plates and the car I have has no place to mount the front plate.

Do you have to mount the front plate? I'm guessing big YES...but just checking.

Posted by: Wolfman

You guessed right.

Check with your auto dealer or on eBay for a front plate bracket for your vehicle. They should be available for all makes & models.

Posted by: Delta784

If you have a two-plate series, both must be displayed.

Posted by: sempergumby

C 90.S 6 : Number plate , Failure to display two when issued.

Fine : $ 35.00

Arrest : No

Posted by: SOT

Ok what about at inspection time, a gig for the inspection?

Also does it say I have to display the front and the rear on the front and the rear or could I jam one up on the dash or something...

Yes I know dumb questions but I have to get the car inspected and there isn't an OEM holder and I can't see drilling into the plastic bumper.

Posted by: sempergumby

c.90/ 6 STATES IF 2 PLATES ARE ISSUED, ONE MUST BE PLACED ON THE REAR AND ONE ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. .no mention as to how it is to be placed on front of the vehicle or what constitutes the front of the vehicle. I would say dash board is not front of car, but thats my personel opinion.......Now.

UNDER 540CMR4.04(2) (a) Plates must be SECURELY ATTACHED. FINE $ 35.00

So using Murphy's law ..... get a bracket and drill into the POV.
Hope this helps

Posted by: SOT

Thanks...I gotta figure this thing out...the front of the car in angled, the MFG doesn't make a palte bracket for the car in the front...odd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sempergumby

c.90/ 6 STATES IF 2 PLATES ARE ISSUED, ONE MUST BE PLACED ON THE REAR AND ONE ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. .no mention as to how it is to be placed on front of the vehicle or what constitutes the front of the vehicle. I would say dash board is not front of car, but thats my personel opinion.......Now.

UNDER 540CMR4.04(2) (a) Plates must be SECURELY ATTACHED. FINE $ 35.00

So using Murphy's law ..... get a bracket and drill into the POV.
Hope this helps

Posted by: Delta784

What kind of car?

Posted by: stm4710

You will not pass inspection with out a plate displayed foward.

Posted by: Unregistered

Quote:

Originally Posted by stm4710

You will not pass inspection with out a plate displayed foward.

plate has to be attached to front bumper (not on dash in window) for inspection. I tried doing this a few years ago when I got a newly purchased jeep and was told to go put the plate on (vs on dash) and come back

Posted by: dcs2244

The plate cannot be obscured by anything, including a frame, plastic cover or windshield. JC Whitney might have a generic "one size fits all" plate bracket for the front...

Posted by: drknyt

I couldn't get my truck inspected w/o both plates

Posted by: SOT

This is a Cad-do eldorado 1993 with no place to mount the front plate. No holes, no bracket nothing.

Posted by: dcs2244

SOT,

Orr Cadillac has them in stock: Part #20726281; $50.52, American;

(413)781-1677...must be a Caddy dealer up in your neck of the woods, though. If they don't have one in stock, they can get it from Orr...

"Orr", you might try a junk yard!

Posted by: SOT

Thanks...I have to go to Springfield on Wed for training so I'll grab one then.

Posted by: dcs2244

Good Luck SOT, PM me, we'll do lunch!

Dave.

Posted by: 209

Zip ties...

Posted by: dcs2244

That'll turn the trick!....

Posted by: sgtmvm

Bit of a Freudian slip there...we know what's on YOUR mind ; )

Posted by: Tommy GuNz

yes

Posted by: Unregistered

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOT_II

Ok got the "new" plates, used to have the single green and white but it got so messed up over the years I got new ones. Now I have two plates and the car I have has no place to mount the front plate.

Do you have to mount the front plate? I'm guessing big YES...but just checking.

Series "Red" plates are issued in pairs - Ch 90 s6 requires both to be displayed. $35.00 fine.

Posted by: TypeX

I apologize for bring up an older topic, however I have a question about the red plates. Recently I was in a car accident and my front bumper cover was torn off and my front license plate was lost. I repaired the car but, while in the process, couldn't find the frontal plate. I just got the car back on the road and currently am only driving with one plate. Should I call the RMV and cancel the plate(s) and buy a new set or, under the circumstances, will most officers let it slide? Just wondering, I read the previous posts and came up with 'two plates are needed'. I wanted to know if I'd be cited (just for that; not in addition to) considering... I believe I'd need to buy a new registration which is upwards of 200 dollars; a 35 dollar fine would be better. Would the fine be a moving violation? Sorry for ranting on and on thanks.

Posted by: USMCMP5811

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeX

I apologize for bring up an older topic, however I have a question about the red plates. Recently I was in a car accident and my front bumper cover was torn off and my front license plate was lost. I repaired the car but, while in the process, couldn't find the frontal plate. I just got the car back on the road and currently am only driving with one plate. Should I call the RMV and cancel the plate(s) and buy a new set or, under the circumstances, will most officers let it slide? Just wondering, I read the previous posts and came up with 'two plates are needed'. I wanted to know if I'd be cited (just for that; not in addition to) considering... I believe I'd need to buy a new registration which is upwards of 200 dollars; a 35 dollar fine would be better. Would the fine be a moving violation? Sorry for ranting on and on thanks.

You can go to the registry and request a new plate as well as file a lost plate report at your local PD. by having this documentation with you, it will cover you untill you get your new plate in.

Where did you come up with over $200 to replate your car? and on that train of thought, get stopped and cited 6x and now your over the $200 to replate the car.......

Posted by: TypeX

Thanks.
I called the registry and was told I needed to get new plates. Maybe I heard wrong or the person I was speaking to was having a bad day.. who knows? I renewed my registration last yr so I didnt have the first registration with all the pricing for registering my car the first time. I recall it being about 200 but whatever. I have no idea if that sentence will make sense to anyone, if it does pretend I never typed it. 6 times for a plate would suck a whole hell of a lot but eh. Anyway, thanks again.

Posted by: USMCMP5811

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeX

Thanks.
I called the registry and was told I needed to get new plates. Maybe I heard wrong or the person I was speaking to was having a bad day.. who knows? I renewed my registration last yr so I didnt have the first registration with all the pricing for registering my car the first time. I recall it being about 200 but whatever. I have no idea if that sentence will make sense to anyone, if it does pretend I never typed it. 6 times for a plate would suck a whole hell of a lot but eh. Anyway, thanks again.

Well, if you have regular passenger plates(and reside in the state of Massachusetts) it should have only cost you $42.50 plus a $5 renewal fee for a total of $47.50. If you have special plates, such as Bruins/Red Sox Plates, it would have cost you I believe in the $85 range to renew.

Your best bet is to go to your local PD and file a Lost/Stolen Plate report and then apply for a replacement plate at the RMV. By having that Lost/Stolen Plate report with you, it won't keep you from being stopped, but it will make things easier in your wallet.

Posted by: TypeX

Ah you know, I think it was the 42.50 (originally) + tax on my car. Do you know if it's possible to get a replacement for the front (same mass reg.) and keep the back? Or am I gonna need to get 2 whole, new plates? Thanks and thats my last question... I think.

Posted by: TypeX

Ok I believe I found the answer to my question. In case any else has this happen to them I'll post from the RMV FAQ's page:
"Replacement plates may be ordered from an RMV branch or over the phone (617-351-4500 or 800-858-3926). The fee is $10 per plate. You will be issued a temporary plate permit to keep in the vehicle until the plate arrives. You may obtain an inspection with this permit, if needed. If both of your plates were lost or stolen, you must obtain a new set of plates... Unfortunately, green plates cannot be replaced with the same number. "

I assume that means yes since it said 'if both lost... must obtain new...etc'
USMCMP5811 thanks for the help.

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