Question about posting photos of auto tags

[34pickup]

Why do some people block out their tag numbers when they post a photo of their car? You are driving it all over the place in public view so why should you not show it in a photo? I don't understand the reasoning behind this.

[19Fordy]

I think it's just another way to avoid some bad internet guys from tracing your tag and finding out where you live so they can steal your car. After all, there are international car thievery rings out there.

[TonyM]

Here is mine.

[34pickup]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

I think it's just another way to avoid some bad internet guys from tracing your tag and finding out where you live so they can steal your car. After all, there are international car thievery rings out there.

I don't see how anyone other than law enforcement can trace a tag.

[34pickup]

Bet they can't trace this one.

[ford38v8]

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Originally Posted by TonyM

Here is mine.

Tony, A cop is going to stop you soon and ask:
"Sir, do you know why I stopped you?"

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by 34pickup

Bet they can't trace this one.

Don't be so sure. The information is available to Law Enforcement, as well as some non-governmental agencies. That's a whole lot of people that can go rogue.

[dean333]

Post #6, i dont get it. ??

[34pickup]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Don't be so sure. The information is available to Law Enforcement, as well as some non-governmental agencies. That's a whole lot of people that can go rogue.

I found it lying in junkyard years ago.

Originally Posted by dean333

Post #6, i dont get it. ??

Tail light out?

[tiger.1000]

I recently advertised a motorcycle for sale on the www. A prospective buyer emailed me asking for the engine and chassis number. The registration number was shown in the advertisement.....had he recently stolen an identical bike and was about to give it a new identity? Not an uncommon crime....

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by 34pickup

I found it lying in junkyard years ago.

Tail light out?

What does it mean, the reason you saved it? I don't see the significance. 3PLK311 ???
Even so, if it's registered legally now in your name, that information is available.

Tail lite out... Bingo!

[34PKUP]

Originally Posted by 34pickup

I found it lying in junkyard years ago.

Obviously a marker plate fetish.

[Steve/IL]

Originally Posted by dean333

Post #6, i dont get it. ??

Dean333,

You are from Illinois, so you can also run 'Year of Manufacture' plates on your old Ford. You must have current Antique Plates registered to the vehicle and the plates and registration in the vehicle.

You should also have a copy of the applicable Illinois Vehicle Code with the Antique Plates since some officers are not aware of the code.

If you are interested, send me a Private Message and I will send you the specific code. I have a copy in my car at my shop and will pick it up tomorrow.

[FL&WVMIKE]

Originally Posted by TonyM

Here is mine.

I ran your plate and they said that you died in 1953.
MIKE (mikeburch)

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

I ran your plate and they said that you died in 1953.
MIKE (mikeburch)

Golly, I feel like it some times.

Alan, YOM plates are legal in Illinois.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by TonyM

... Alan, YOM plates are legal in Illinois.

Tony, The cop will stop you for your tail light out! (YOM legal most states, I think)

[Brian]

Why do some people block out their tag numbers when they post a photo of their car? You are driving it all over the place in public view so why should you not show it in a photo? I don't understand the reasoning behind this.

Paranoia!
Sign of the times.

Honestly, if anyone even considered stealing my 'heap', they'd obviously be insane!! I never , ever , even remove the ignition keys, irrespective of where I park it.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Tony, The cop will stop you for your tail light out! (YOM legal most states, I think)

Ha. Got it. Believe it or not, that is an optical illusion caused by the inadvertent use of the flash. Note the white dot of the flash in the lense.

[ford38v8]

Son of a gun! I see it! Good reflectors, aren't they?

[Tinker]

Hey why do we all have handles and not ss numbers on this sight. Hey who cares