Caution if you are considering an "authentic license plate" with the state of michigan

**BigWheelinBubba** · 04-08-2015, 08:12 AM

Seems like more trouble than it's worth to me.

**Justindwright** · 04-08-2015, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by svtserpent

Hmm, I got all my paperwork back from the state for my old motor cycle plates and It clearly stated that they would not be in the "LEIN" system.
They even gave me a blue slip to show when or if I ever get pulled over.

But this giant hassle was not disclosed before cashing my check or during application.. I got the blue strip stating it wont be in LEIN as well. But who wants to simply get pulled over for a license plate that is supposed to be legitimate.. I didn't get pulled over for any traffic violations... just for the plate.

**Justindwright** · 04-08-2015, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by mustangmike6996

So if the plate is not in the system, every cop who is behind you cannot run your plate and would have a reason to pull you over. If I am getting this correct. It seems like it is a huge pain if that is the case.

What about this scenario:

You are legally parked on a street and have a plate that cant be run by police would that put you in a position to be towed since it could possibly be an "unregistered" vehicle (even if it has current tabs)?

Or can the plate be run if the cop just simply calls in to dispatch to run?

BINGO! I fear it mistakenly being towed.

**JoeP.** · 04-08-2015, 08:25 AM

Yep, it happened to me in my old '77 Trans Am with a RWB 1976 plate(it had the correct 77 sticker and was registered). I got pulled over, with lots of odd questions. The officer had never even heard of registering old plates, and took quite awhile looking into it before he let me go...

**Justindwright** · 04-08-2015, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by 4Gas$

Did the cop ask you what seemed like a strange question(s)?

Many law enforcement officers license plates are registered
under "no record found" and have been for many years.

No weird questions. Just said he pulled me over because plate was not in system. Took about 10-12 mins in hid car.. came back and said have a good one. That was it.. I also have a CPL and carry all the time. The plate on my DD would let them know in advance I have a CPL. With thid plate showing no record found.. they dont know what they are walking into if they rarely deal with authentic late model plates.

**hangemhigh** · 04-08-2015, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by JoeP.

Yep, it happened to me in my old '77 Trans Am with a RWB 1976 plate(it had the correct 77 sticker and was registered). I got pulled over, with lots of odd questions. The officer had never even heard of registering old plates, and took quite awhile looking into it before he let me go...

I have to chuckle remembering that happening. T'was a fun day otherwise....

**svtserpent** · 04-08-2015, 08:31 AM

It also said the in the paper work that the LEO is supposed to call the station and concact Lansing first before doing anything. So if the police officer knows his stuff...... it SHOULD be all good.

**mustangmike6996** · 04-08-2015, 08:46 AM

The problem is that there are too many cops who probably dont know and wont care to know at the time of getting pulled over. I dont see many pros of having to go thru this as opposed to a historical plate.