No Drill License Holder Options?

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I am picking up my new Mach E tomorrow. I live in Illinois and a front plate is currently required, but may not be in a year or so. Has anybody used a no drill plate holder in the front of their car?
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If you do a search, there are a few threads that will probably answer your question.

However here are the two options for no-drill plate holders beside a vinyl sticker which may not be legal where you live. I currently use the Sto-N-Sho on my Camara SS so I know it's quality, but for my MME I purchased the Craig's bracket because the other sits too low.

https://stonsho.com/front-license-plate-for-2021-2022-ford-mach-e-except-gt-sns279/
https://ccmustangbrackets.com/products/2021-mustang-mach-e
 

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While they don’t list one for the MME it may be worth an email to http://www.usmillworks.com/ to see if they’d be interested in making one. We used one of theirs on a BMW X5 awhile back and it was great.

Another option is a vinyl sticker, see https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/replaced-front-license-plate-with-a-vinyl-sticker.5584/

Another thought, while it may be required in IL does it quality for a primary offense? Some states may require a front license plate but it is a secondary infraction, meaning they can’t pull you over for the lack of a front license plate. If you are speeding or something else though you could be cited. May or may not be worth the risk to you.
 

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After 5 months with my Mach-E, I just got a ticket for this in Chicago. I was shocked - I didn't think IL required it for some reason. So now I'm in the same boat and looking for a solution
 


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I am picking up my new Mach E tomorrow. I live in Illinois and a front plate is currently required, but may not be in a year or so. Has anybody used a no drill plate holder in the front of their car?
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Sorry, but I don’t get it. What’s the logic behind displaying a plate using a no-drill option? Higher resale value? Many states require front plates and used car customers take a front plate bracket as a given. It’s not like we are driving exotic super sports cars. Not judging, just trying to understand.
 

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I am picking up my new Mach E tomorrow. I live in Illinois and a front plate is currently required, but may not be in a year or so. Has anybody used a no drill plate holder in the front of their car?
I live in Maryland and am facing the same decision. For now I'm going without the front plate and hoping MD makes the vinyl sticker legal before I get in trouble for not having one...
 

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Sorry, but I don’t get it. What’s the logic behind displaying a plate using a no-drill option? Higher resale value? Many states require front plates and used car customers take a front plate bracket as a given. It’s not like we are driving exotic super sports cars. Not judging, just trying to understand.
The logic for me, is that I don't want holes in my bumper. I think it takes away from the looks of the car. Just like some people de-badge their car, or put on aftermarket rims. It's all aesthetics.
I also only run the plates when I go on long trips. Otherwise I never put it on.
 

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The logic for me, is that I don't want holes in my bumper. I think it takes away from the looks of the car. Just like some people de-badge their car, or put on aftermarket rims. It's all aesthetics.
I also only run the plates when I go on long trips. Otherwise I never put it on.
You drive without plates some or most of the time, so that makes sense. But others will display plates 100% of the time.
 

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I might order a vinyl plate from this place: https://customlicenseplates.us/
Be careful with that, check your state laws. In Hawaii using anything other than the issued license plate is a felony. Cops here will usually ignore lack of front plates unless it’s near the end of the month and they’re behind on quota. A duplicate “vinyl” plate though draws attention out here. YMMV.
 

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