W203/CL203 TICKETED "for not having a front plate" Thread
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i think i have a solution for you all. i didn't read any of the earlier posts, but if i did, whoops. leave the plate off, if you get pulled over, tell the cop that u got into an accident and that you're waiting for the dealer to order the new bracket. worked for my friend. i thought of it after i destroyed my front-end in an accident. even better is if you can find pics of a similar looking car that's been wrecked in the front and then you can show it to him. make sure everythin sort of matches up. use at your own disgression. i'm not going to say it always works, but always worth a shot.
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Originally Posted by Wiedermann
Prost got to retire, Senna (his successor as he became the "it" after Prost retirement) sadly died not even racing...
(accident at the race track, practice laps??... something like it... I am sure Mr Formula 1 has the beans and can correct me on my inaccuracies)
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Cheers!
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Originally Posted by The Doctor
Negative, he died in 1994, on a Sunday, on Monza Italy, during the actual race. I was 13 years old and watching it live. It was truely a sad moment ![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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Wiederman, you need to study some F1 history before pronouncing Senna and Alain Prost the "only" legends. Predecessors Jimmy Clark, Nicki Lauda and Jackie Stewart were just as masterful. And I'm neglecting a few obvious drivers from the 50's and 60's who were equally talented... Fangio, Moss, Surtees, G. Hill, etc., not to mention today's undeniable Michael Schumacher, who was the true successor to Senna, winning the title the very year Senna died, and not looking back since.
Senna was a brilliant driver, but occassionally exhibited moments of arrogant recklessness. A certain season finale at Suzuka comes to mind...
OK, we really should pull this one back on topic...
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
I watched the San Marino GP live, as well. I even have it videotaped.
Wiederman, you need to study some F1 history before pronouncing Senna and Alain Prost the "only" legends. Predecessors Jimmy Clark, Nicki Lauda and Jackie Stewart were just as masterful. And I'm neglecting a few obvious drivers from the 50's and 60's who were equally talented... Fangio, Moss, Surtees, G. Hill, etc., not to mention today's undeniable Michael Schumacher, who was the true successor to Senna, winning the title the very year Senna died, and not looking back since.
Senna was a brilliant driver, but occassionally exhibited moments of arrogant recklessness. A certain season finale at Suzuka comes to mind...
OK, we really should pull this one back on topic...
Wiederman, you need to study some F1 history before pronouncing Senna and Alain Prost the "only" legends. Predecessors Jimmy Clark, Nicki Lauda and Jackie Stewart were just as masterful. And I'm neglecting a few obvious drivers from the 50's and 60's who were equally talented... Fangio, Moss, Surtees, G. Hill, etc., not to mention today's undeniable Michael Schumacher, who was the true successor to Senna, winning the title the very year Senna died, and not looking back since.
Senna was a brilliant driver, but occassionally exhibited moments of arrogant recklessness. A certain season finale at Suzuka comes to mind...
OK, we really should pull this one back on topic...
I agree with you all. I was also very youn when Sena died.
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Originally Posted by Wiedermann
I was also very youn(g)...
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Originally Posted by Chedeng_05
How much does a "fix it" ticket cost? It used to be free, but i've heard that they no longer do that. And that they actually charge a fee now for a "fix it" ticket.
However, if you get it "fixed" and signed off by any police officer, then all you pay is a $10 court fee by mail.
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Front license plates are the hot topic no matter which police department you talk to. as drex stated, the red light cameras are the reason for this. Being a police officer for the last 10 years, I can tell you that the vehicle code states that the license plates must be securely attached to the bumpers. Yes that means you will have to somehow permanently mount them. If they can easily be pulled from the car by hand, they are not securely attached. So for all you enthusiasts out there, that means drilling or cementing the license plates to the bumper. (Personally, I prefer the drilling option)
Personally, I hate the rule, but I must comply because they frequently do audits in the police station parking lot to see if officers are in compliance as well. So ya, it sucks, but we lilve in California and those are the rules. If you don't like them, then move to Arizona.....lol
Personally, I hate the rule, but I must comply because they frequently do audits in the police station parking lot to see if officers are in compliance as well. So ya, it sucks, but we lilve in California and those are the rules. If you don't like them, then move to Arizona.....lol
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Take a look at my front license plate: http://serpentewheel.no.sapo.pt/c220...port_coupe.htm
I bougth a MB license plate holder, only 2 small holes needed in the bumper, and if done rigth, are almost not visible.
I also glued the license plate to the holder with 2 side scotch tape, not any holes in the license plate, it have a clean front![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
The same in my station:
http://serpentewheel.no.sapo.pt/c220_cdi_station.htm
I bougth a MB license plate holder, only 2 small holes needed in the bumper, and if done rigth, are almost not visible.
I also glued the license plate to the holder with 2 side scotch tape, not any holes in the license plate, it have a clean front
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The same in my station:
http://serpentewheel.no.sapo.pt/c220_cdi_station.htm
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Originally Posted by MVillareal
Front license plates are the hot topic no matter which police department you talk to. as drex stated, the red light cameras are the reason for this. Being a police officer for the last 10 years, I can tell you that the vehicle code states that the license plates must be securely attached to the bumpers. Yes that means you will have to somehow permanently mount them. If they can easily be pulled from the car by hand, they are not securely attached. So for all you enthusiasts out there, that means drilling or cementing the license plates to the bumper. (Personally, I prefer the drilling option)
Personally, I hate the rule, but I must comply because they frequently do audits in the police station parking lot to see if officers are in compliance as well. So ya, it sucks, but we live in California and those are the rules. If you don't like them, then move to Arizona.....lol
Personally, I hate the rule, but I must comply because they frequently do audits in the police station parking lot to see if officers are in compliance as well. So ya, it sucks, but we live in California and those are the rules. If you don't like them, then move to Arizona.....lol
Old thread but good post seeing it's coming from "one of them"
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It's very interesting that officers are having to ticket other officers for this silly rule.
As for me I have been cited twice for this; once while entering a military base
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Is the same rule of a "misdemeanor violation if not complied with " written and enforced in states like C.A. ? (this is what the "fix-it" ticket here has preprinted on it)
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i hate front license plates and drilling into the front bumper and my dealership personally doesn't like the look either. so when i bought my car my salesperson gave me license plate backing frame, an actual mb part, and gave me a story if i ever got pulled over.
she said, "i already got pulled over and the dealer gave me this license plate frame and im getting it colored matched my car tomorrow."
she said, "i already got pulled over and the dealer gave me this license plate frame and im getting it colored matched my car tomorrow."
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In response to the suggested reply by your dealer, I can tell you that when I hear that or something to that effect, I and many of my colleagues will still write the ticket "to ensure that you do in fact get it taken care of".
Just food for thought
Just food for thought
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Originally Posted by respdoc
Old thread but good post seeing it's coming from "one of them"
It's very interesting that officers are having to ticket other officers for this silly rule.
As for me I have been cited twice for this; once while entering a military base
and the other from the highway patrol.
Is the same rule of a "misdemeanor violation if not complied with " written and enforced in states like C.A. ? (this is what the "fix-it" ticket here has preprinted on it)
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It's very interesting that officers are having to ticket other officers for this silly rule.
As for me I have been cited twice for this; once while entering a military base
![hammer](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
Is the same rule of a "misdemeanor violation if not complied with " written and enforced in states like C.A. ? (this is what the "fix-it" ticket here has preprinted on it)
With regard to compliance, it is a misdemeanor to not take care of any citation (fix it or otherwise) and it turns into an arrest warrant.
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Originally Posted by MVillareal
In response to the suggested reply by your dealer, I can tell you that when I hear that or something to that effect, I and many of my colleagues will still write the ticket "to ensure that you do in fact get it taken care of".
Just food for thought
Just food for thought
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
YOU should move to Arizona !!!
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I've got a potential solution for all involved. Here's a cool little gadget/invention I found on the internet:
LINK: Front License Bracket
LINK: Front License Bracket
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
I've got a potential solution for all involved. Here's a cool little gadget/invention I found on the internet:
LINK: Front License Bracket
LINK: Front License Bracket
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In my country, many ferrari & maserati onwers use a type of scotch tape license plate, they only have to paste it on the front bumper, no holes needed and it adquires the contours of the bumper
I will try to find a pic of a car with that license plate, not usual to see one, I think only the ferrari dealer (only 1 in portugal) makes this license plates
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I will try to find a pic of a car with that license plate, not usual to see one, I think only the ferrari dealer (only 1 in portugal) makes this license plates
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
I've got a potential solution for all involved. Here's a cool little gadget/invention I found on the internet:
LINK: Front License Bracket
LINK: Front License Bracket
Thats cool, Drex, now all I gotta do is trade my C320 in for a Miata....LOL
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Originally Posted by MVillareal
Thats cool, Drex, now all I gotta do is trade my C320 in for a Miata....LOL
But I do have to say, the last Miata looks WAY better than this older model.
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
YOU should move to Arizona !!!
"I should move to Arizona" - what are you, like 12 yrs old? I mean geez, I was just giving you all the heads up on vehicle code enforcement and shed some light on ALL of the misconceptions that everyone has on the issue.
Nice comeback, dude! LOL
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Originally Posted by MVillareal
WOW!, didnt get to see this response until now.
"I should move to Arizona" - what are you, like 12 yrs old? I mean geez, I was just giving you all the heads up on vehicle code enforcement and shed some light on ALL of the misconceptions that everyone has on the issue.
Nice comeback, dude! LOL
"I should move to Arizona" - what are you, like 12 yrs old? I mean geez, I was just giving you all the heads up on vehicle code enforcement and shed some light on ALL of the misconceptions that everyone has on the issue.
Nice comeback, dude! LOL
Gay *** law, BTW.
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Originally Posted by MVillareal
WOW!, didnt get to see this response until now.
"I should move to Arizona" - what are you, like 12 yrs old? I mean geez, I was just giving you all the heads up on vehicle code enforcement and shed some light on ALL of the misconceptions that everyone has on the issue.
Nice comeback, dude! LOL
"I should move to Arizona" - what are you, like 12 yrs old? I mean geez, I was just giving you all the heads up on vehicle code enforcement and shed some light on ALL of the misconceptions that everyone has on the issue.
Nice comeback, dude! LOL
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Originally Posted by Outland
I think you misunderstood him. Carlos is actually quite a nice guy. Cheers.
Gay *** law, BTW.
Gay *** law, BTW.
Also, I'm not questioning "Carlos" as a person, just his remark.