COLUMBUS (AP) — A proposal to drop Ohio’s requirement for front license plates on vehicles is drawing opposition from law enforcement officials.
They say the front plates can make an impression on witnesses, and are picked up by surveillance and police cameras to help catch robbers or motorists who violate school bus safety laws.
State Rep. Rex Damschroder has offered a bill to eliminate front plates. The Republican from Fremont in northwest Ohio tells the Dayton Daily News that car enthusiasts don’t like the way they look, and he says neighboring states that don’t require them do just fine.
The newspaper reports that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission estimates that dumping front plates would save the state as much as $1.65 million in annual printing and other costs.
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Redeye we will miss you.
I don't tink many police cars and school busses are used in crimes. Many times the police officer pulls up to a situation and can see only the front a vehicle. Calling in the plate is one of the first things they do. The more chance to see a plate the better and possibly safer it is for an officer.
This law is just one more way for city's to drain the pockets of the working class. What about cars that do not have a place in the front to put a plate? I have 3 vehicles, and all 3 have no place to put a front plate on. I got pulled over for this infraction, and was given a warning. The officer said I needed to drill holes in the front to mount a plate...There is NO WAY IN HELL that I am drilling holes in my car.
I really hope this bill passes. And as far as catching criminals, the last time I checked, cops stop people from behind!!!
The police want them because it's a reflective, metal surface that allows a bit more range for their radar and LIDAR speed measuring devices. I highly doubt that any other reason comes close to that "need."
Well, since we are using just what people want, lets get rid of license plates all together. The VIN is all over the vehicle.
RED, If an officer pulls up to a car that is bached up near a building, how is that officer going to steer his vehicle behind it? the officer can pull in front and radio to their dispatch the plate from the front of the car.
Its called safety folks, for those officers wearing bullet proof vests, dealing with trouble out there.