• macaw_dean_settle@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Many teslas in Illinois do not have their front plates. It is the law here and when I questioned an officer about enforcement, he stated, “It will just get tossed out.” That and police hate doing their jobs.

    • Panini@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      3 days ago

      I live in Wisconsin and it’s the same here. I don’t have one on the front of my car cause I would have to drill holes in mine to install one (no idea why it didn’t come with a place for one already setup, it’s originally from Illinois), but also I only drive rarely and when I essentially have to, or in the winter because my local bike infrastructure is seasonal. Never had any issue with it.

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        3 days ago

        only drive rarely and when I essentially have to, or in the winter because my local bike infrastructure is seasonal.

        You should look into studded bike tires. I was in a similar situation but figured out how to ride in the winter even in my town that completely half asses snow removal. Sold my car and started using uber/lyft and an hourly car rental service (zipcar) to fill in the gaps. I’ve saved thousands of dollars in no time and now I don’t have to maintain a car anymore.