Yeah, front plates suck but they are the law in most states. My friend that has an MP3 just got a DUI.....they pulled him over for not having a front plate. I like to some ass loads of weed so I wouldn't dare remove mine. I got busted for weed about 4 years ago because the cop couldn't see my front plate and pulled me over. Also, one of my other friends dads is a lawyer and he drivers a Viper. They kept pulling him over and he refused to put it on untill they were going to charge him with failure to comply. This is all in Ohio by the way, some states could probably give a **** less if you have a front plate. For christs sake, 50% is the legal tint limit in this state too. Anyway, sorry to rant and rave........my point is, if you break the law in anyway while in your car I would put the front plate on.