When I bought my Accord coupe 3.5 years ago, the front bumper didn't have holes for a license plate. I'm pretty sure I was told at the time that I didn't need a license plate in the front of my car.
Anyway, just yesterday I was ticketed not once but twice for not having a license plate in the front of my car. And I wasn't the only JotSpotter to get ticketed, either. Fortunately, after I install a license plate, I can void the charges, so that's what I'll do.
But the moral of the story is that if you're parking in Palo Alto, make sure you have a front license plate. I spoke with an officer who I saw walking around ticketing people, and I found out it's a once a month activity (presumably done at the end of the month to meet Palo Alto revenue goals).
Also, if you think front license plates and the officers who ticket people for them are evil, then sign this petition.
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