I really don't like my Mississauga honda plate cover. It's half broken now. I want to replace it but I want a full clear cover that protects the plate. I wish there was an aftermarket brand that had a logo on it the plate cover that actually protected the plate or a plate cover that would go on top of the the already logo plate cover. If that makes any sense.

 

are you talking about a license plate frame?

 

Thank you. I meant frame. Do they make a frame with a cover. Or a cover that fits over a frame. I'd like to have I dunno let's say for example a spoon frame with a clear cover on top for example.

 

ive only seen clear covers for the plate, but not the frame.

i suppose you can try the 3M spray that works kinda like clearbra.

 

I use the blue tinted ones from Crappy Tire

 

It looks good. I was going to buy the exact same one. I just wish there was a frame with it that said something and wasn't straight cover ya know. You have one for the rear as well? Does the plate fall off when you do your sticker every year lol?

 

Be careful ANY modification to your plates is a violation of the law in all states (and probably in Canada too) and a cop magnet to boot. Think about it if you do this the police have a built in reason to pull you over no probable cause needed as you are committing a violation just by doing this.

 

That sucks for you guys in the states. I'm pretty sure in Ontario and Canada that is not the case. I work traffic court as a representative everyday and never heard of such a thing.

Mind you, any modification makes you stick out and "gives reason for a stop"
May that be JDM emblems.

 

In New York it is illegal, however, I thought of getting them for long trips I heard and do not know if this is true (so do not take my word) that these reflect so speed cameras can not get a picture of your plate. Will have to do more research on this.

 

^^^ you are correct sir. Some of them have tint. Also they make a spray to spray on so red light cameras do not pick up plate. Reflect the flash so camera cannot see.

 

Maybe I will have to get a set.

ClearCover License Plate Frames by WeatherTech | WeatherTech.com

 

Don't waste your $$ see--> Red Light Camera Countermeasures Test
Mythbusters also busted the myth too.

 

Thanks I guess it comes down to wanting to keep your plates looking nice my front is beat up as it is.

 

^^^That's the only reason I wish it wasn't illegal here in NY. My front plate is relatively clean, but there's some dead bugs that just wont come off. lol.

 

Yah my whole reason is to keep my plates clean and looking mint. Also because my rear frame is half busted. Haha.

 

Here you go, but shipping is probably a killer to Canada.

WeatherTech License Plate Frames - WeatherTech License Plate Frames - AutoSport Catalog

This is a great catalog/vendor with excellent quality. These are also illegal in CA, but if you don't drive like a dick, they probably won't get you pulled over especially in Canada. Same product, slightly higher priced than purchased direct from Weather Tech.

 

Interesting. Thanks for the catolog. May go through it and look for other things. The frames look pretty good with various colours. But I may just be better off going to CT and saving myself on hefty shipping costs and buying just a plate cover locally. I think it's stupid that you can't get Spoon plate frame with cover or a cover to fit over the frame. Meh. I guess this is one battle I will not win and am going to have to settle for the next best thing.

 

Just a short google of the topic of plate covers in Ontario brings up lots of people talking about getting a ticket for all sorts of plate covers.
and as per the Highway traffic act no one is allowed to cover the plate in any sort of way.

Is really up to the police to give you a ticket for something so benign.

So it comes down to:
use plate covers at your own risk of getting a ticket.

I got smoke coloured ones and now i drive thinking when is some over zealous OPP going to stop me on the 401 for this crap.




Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H. 8

13. (1) No number other than that upon the number plate furnished by the Ministry shall be exposed on any part of a motor vehicle or trailer in such a position or manner as to confuse the identity of the number plate. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 13 (1).

(2) Every number plate shall be kept free from dirt and obstruction and shall be affixed so that the entire number plate, including the numbers, is plainly visible at all times, and the view of the number plate shall not be obscured or obstructed by spare tires, bumper bars, any part of the vehicle, any attachments to the vehicle or the load carried. 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (7).

(3) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being accurately photographed using a photo-radar system. 1993, c. 31, s. 2 (5).

(3.0.1) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being accurately photographed using a red light camera system. 1998, c. 38, s. 2 (1).

(3.1) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device or material that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being identified by an electronic toll system. 1996, c. 1, Sched. E, s. 2 (1).

(4) Every person who contravenes subsection (2), (3), (3.0.1) or (3.1) is guilty of an offence. 1993, c. 31, s. 2 (5); 1996, c. 1, Sched. E, s. 2 (2); 1998, c. 38, s. 2 (2).

 

^^^^^^^^^^
Nice report for Canadians thinking that this is a good idea. Sorry to see that you guys get screwed over silly crap just like we do in California. I suppose that if there is a REAL reason, it might be that plastic plate covers might interfere with radar gun accuracy or make it easy to add paint to change the numbers with the cover making those changes hard to detect from a distance.

But, for the REAL definitive report, just wait until claymore wakes up. He is just bound to have some horseshit to add because he WAS (maybe) an ex-supercop, ex-Marine black ops assassin, ex-EOD (bomb disposal expert), and ex-rational human being.

 

To reiterate The Highway Traffic.

A clear plate cover does not obstruct or cover your numbers in anyway. If you were to photograph the plate with a cover, there would be no issue. If you were to come up behind someone their plate is easily visible. A police officer or anyone else on the road can see your numbers easily. What The HTA is saying is that you cannot obstruct or block your numbers. By putting a clear cover on top does nothing of the sort. You are clearly interpreting the law incorrectly.

Sure tons of people get tickets. It's cause the police officer issuing the ticket does not understand the law. It's the same thing with a careless driving ticket when someone rear ends another vehicle in Ontario. The officer can give a follow too closely ticket, but choses not to. Why? Because they do not understand the law.

These people who get the tickets, do they go to court in Ontario? If they did. They would win their case 99.8% of the time. Why, because a plate cover does not obstruct or cover any number of the plate in a way that does not make it visible. Same thing with a too loud exhaust. Last time I checked motorcycles are much louder on the road.

Now I do agree with you that you can have a police officer who has a stick up his ass and knows dick all. But that's why you take it to court an win. The law is not black and whit. You must know how to interpret the law. Just reading it does not do justice. Hence why the general public hires us. If you really want to know how to interpret the law, go to university for 6 years like I did. And that's why every ticket I get. I win.

What is the meaning of obstruct? What is the meaning of visible. What is the meaning of cover? They do not have the same meaning that you would think they would. Reading the law is not as easy as one would think. Once again, why we are hired. Now I rather not go into depth on this topic cause I deal with schmuck cops all day who do not know their asses from elbows.

To go back to my careless driving example. Just because you rear end another car does not mean you were driving carelessly does it? Wouldn't follow too closely be a better suited charged oppose to careless driving? Cause in actuality that's what occurred. You were following the other car to closely. They braked and you did not have enough time to brake in time to avoid a collision. Now why would the police officer give a careless driving ticket? Cause he's dumb and doesn't know the law or interpret the law. I rest my case. If you would like to argue the point further. Let's meet up at timmies and I will give you my 6 years of knowledge.