here in cali its required by law. like market top said unless you get harassed all the time just pay the fine. the car looks so much better with out it. another idea is taking what abunawaff said and improving it. put the clear bra film on the bottom section of the car and then you can take some good 3m double stick tape and stick it to the film. thus never damaging the bumper or the paint. kinda of a win win. i personally will never run a front plate until i get pulled over at every corner!

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