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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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Question More problems w/ cops when sporting a custom license plate?

Some of the license plates i've seen that might cause problems:

2MNYTKX (too many tickets)
HIOFCER (hi officer)

Do you think feel that you have more problems with cops when sporting a custom license plate? If so, what does your plate say?

Trying to decide if I want a custom plate.
Old Oct 18, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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They are unique and nice to have but, dont do anything really stupid or REALLY illegal because its a lot easier to remember vanity plates. .
Old Oct 18, 2005 | 11:52 PM
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People that I know that have had tickets don't have custom plates. I have gotten one ticket since I put my custom plates on.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Darwinian
People that I know that have had tickets don't have custom plates. I have gotten one ticket since I put my custom plates on.
Speeding or Parking?
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by NoTec
They are unique and nice to have but, dont do anything really stupid or REALLY illegal because its a lot easier to remember vanity plates. .

Agree 100%, if your dont excessivly speed or do anything illegal I think your going to be safe.

always liked this one : FSTRTHNU
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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It's bad enough our cars are fast, louder than normal and stick out because of the CF wing but I'm not sure if cops will spot me out even more if I get a custom plate something to do with my evo.


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Agree 100%, if your dont excessivly speed or do anything illegal I think your going to be safe.

always liked this one : FSTRTHNU
You think a plate like that will prompt a engine bay search? or am i paranoid?
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 01:20 AM
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mine says DGTL1, and they love how i bounce all over the place and flee as soon as i see them
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by t3t418t
It's bad enough our cars are fast, louder than normal and stick out because of the CF wing but I'm not sure if cops will spot me out even more if I get a custom plate something to do with my evo.


You think a plate like that will prompt a engine bay search? or am i paranoid?
If the cop has a ***ing warrent. No engine bay searches here in AZ
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 03:16 AM
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If the cop has a ***ing warrent. No engine bay searches here in AZ
Sure, but you guys get one drivers license for life too.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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I have a personalized plate (dont want to say), no problems here.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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i got a personalized plate too no problems, i live in Pensacola FLorida

TEG 2NV [Teague(last name) to envy]

a buddy of mine had ..... ABC Yah
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 08:03 AM
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I wouldn't be worried about Police attention with a custom plate, but I would be worried about other unwanted recognition. Picture this: Your driving to the grocery store with your newly displayed plate and an SRT-4, STI, or other MISC Rice pulls along side to race. You being the respectable Evom member politely decline (or ......not and pound the poop out of them by four car lengths) Either way they get pissed off, flash their sign of choice and leave. You go to the store, come back to find you car keyed, dented etc etc.... Short story long-> You car is recognized by three major items. Color, body style/type, license plate. If I can knock one of those recognizable items out of the equation by not customizing my plate, then I will. Our cars stand out enough on thier own.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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Anything that calls extra attention to my driving is bad.

Every second I spend behind the wheel of this car is an inner battle of trying not to commit a felony driving to endanger.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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Plate has drawn NO attention

It's not your plate that draws the attention, it's your driving...

Plate: S8TAN
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by EVO_RYAN
i got a personalized plate too no problems, i live in Pensacola FLorida

TEG 2NV [Teague(last name) to envy]

a buddy of mine had ..... ABC Yah
You drive an evo not an integra, regarless if you know the difference the public thinks tegra.



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