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Beware Little Known New Law on License Plate Covers

Discussion in 'Chicago' started by Daytona Rick, Nov 28, 2007.

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  1. Daytona Rick

    Daytona Rick Formula 3

    Jan 23, 2005
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    Windy City
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    #1 Daytona Rick, Nov 28, 2007
    Illinois implemented a new law prohibiting any form of protective license plate covers. Cops supposedly can't stop you only for that violation but can tac it on if you are stopped for another violation.
     
  2. Blown Z

    Blown Z Formula Junior

    Jun 22, 2006
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    #2 Blown Z, Nov 28, 2007
    I heard about this as well. I've always kept a clear plate cover on all my cars just to keep the place nice and clean. Thanks alot Gov. Blago!
     
  3. JohnnyS

    JohnnyS F1 World Champ
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    Oct 19, 2006
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    #3 JohnnyS, Nov 28, 2007
    Just an FYI, many covers are smoke color or otherwise designed to and block the toll booth cameras from getting the plate number. So, many people go through the coin tolls without paying. The Gov. wants his money, and I don't blame him.
     
  4. ShawnLambo

    ShawnLambo Rookie

    Jun 19, 2007
    33
    St Charles, IL
    #4 ShawnLambo, Nov 28, 2007
    I got a ticket for a smoked plate cover about 8 months ago. He cited the same reasons - they were told to ticket everyone with them because of the traffic cameras and the ipass systems. Oh well.
     
  5. premieram

    premieram Karting

    Jun 10, 2004
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    #5 premieram, Nov 28, 2007
    I am thinking of puting 3M privacy filters (for laptops) over my licence plates. I am not sure if they are dark colored but will definately stop the photo police in every form. Any thoughts?

    jts

    "My other car is a bigger SUV, hippie."
     
  6. KTG

    KTG Formula Junior

    May 16, 2005
    820
    Chicago,IL
    #6 KTG, Nov 28, 2007
    Yes...get a good lawyer
     

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