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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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PhantomPlate: anyone tried it?

I just read this article and apparently it may be a loophole in some state laws. I've been caught be the camera twice already so i might try it out.

article: http://washingtontimes.com/national/...0901-3612r.htm

website: http://www.phantomplate.com/

video: http://www.phantomplate.com/vidpop_kxan.html

what do you guys think?

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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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my friend has it and he says hes ran a couple of lights with flashes and he didn't get a ticket, so i guess it does work..I haven't gotten around to buying it though ..
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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A) I highly doubt that product works.
B) Why not just obey the speed limits? I've had my license for 5 years (since 16) and have not been pulled over once, let alone received a ticket. And to boot, I'm never late for my appointments!
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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Save your money. It is like that spray to cover your bald spot. It does not fool anyone. The camera still sees the plate.

Simpliest thing to do is register yor car in the name of a person of the opposite sex. Wife, sister, aunt. If a ticket arrives, she simply sends a picture of her license with a note "Nope, not me in the picture, sorry." Thanks to our constitution, you cannot be forced to rat out the driver. They do try to make you think they can, but it is just bill collector . Ever wonder why so many LAPD cops are driving cars registered in their wife's name?
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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i dont have the spray but i have a plate cover that is clear and blocks out the last 3 digits of the plate number when looked at from any angle, and sice the cameras are up on a pole they just get a pic of a blurry plate. i bought it from ebay i forget the name but check out there plate covers and you will find it and it does work!
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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hahaha i like that spray, its decent. im sure it will work great.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by nickgailloux
A) I highly doubt that product works.
B) Why not just obey the speed limits? I've had my license for 5 years (since 16) and have not been pulled over once, let alone received a ticket. And to boot, I'm never late for my appointments!
Obeying the speed limt is lame. Thats nice that you've had your license for 5 years and no tickets. i've had my for 7 and never drive the speed limit. But i do get parking tickets. YaY for parking tickets!!
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by shanetoast
Obeying the speed limt is lame. Thats nice that you've had your license for 5 years and no tickets. i've had my for 7 and never drive the speed limit. But i do get parking tickets. YaY for parking tickets!!
better watch out what you say.... i've witness nick in action... he resources to find out where you live and then i have no idea what else he can do... but i dont want to find out the hard way. don't mess with him man! jk
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its a ripoff....
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better watch out what you say.... i've witness nick in action... he resources to find out where you live and then i have no idea what else he can do... but i dont want to find out the hard way. don't mess with him man! jk
hehehe...
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Talking Tickets from a camera........

As far as tickets for eating red lights ( like in nyc for instance) Just say that there was a fire truck or ambulance that needed to get through so you gave it a lane. It's worked for me 4 out of 4 times!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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I heard it works. Friend of mine has it.

I sprayed my whole car in the stuff the other day... now when I take pics of my car there is just a big blur... weird... lol

But yea the stuff does work pretty good... or you can just stop running red lights maybe? That can cause an accident.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ep1dem1c
I heard it works. Friend of mine has it.

I sprayed my whole car in the stuff the other day... now when I take pics of my car there is just a big blur... weird... lol

But yea the stuff does work pretty good... or you can just stop running red lights maybe? That can cause an accident.
well... i usually run yellows, and it happens when they're cut short. not intentional, just happens at times and i hate those cameras! good to know it works... thanks
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