My x-fire was from Florida, so I had to get the bracket and put the front plate on to prevent problems with the cops here in New Jersey.

But now I've had regrets, because in my experience, if you have an expired registration or inspection sticker, a decent cop will give a fine for the missing item and not the traffic violation.

The benefit is that although it costs $$$, you don't get points on your license and then feel the effect on your insurance.

I'm now wondering that the missing plate could potentially "divert" the traffic violation.

Just a thought...