License Plate Bracket for Heritage

[ColoradoBroncoFan]

That’s the one I wanted, but Texas said, “illegal”.

It’s the only front plate I run on any of my cars so “illegal” is relative.

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[Sparkie]

DV8 bracket for the win! I have the slanted one.

https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...ted-license-mount?_pos=1&_fid=776840f04&_ss=c

I went with the straight mount DV8 bracket.
And I have the two screw holes from my dealership's managers that still do not understand their customer requests.

 

[wiggledbits]

OT but...
I found it amazing Ford was able to sell a vehicle without a front bumper plate mount. Front plates are required in my and other states.

 

[Rose]

DV8 bracket for the win! I have the slanted one.

https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...ted-license-mount?_pos=1&_fid=776840f04&_ss=c

I like that one too, but afraid it might not be legal also..

 

[ColoradoBroncoFan]

I like that one too, but afraid it might not be legal also..

Most states that require front plates to be mounted as far forward as possible, visible from 60 feet, legible and unobstructed. Angle is subjective but mine is visible from 60 feet. (Pic is at 20 feet) There’s a DV8 straight option too.

 

[VirginiaHeritage]

Worked great on my previous ‘23 BD and now on my ‘24 Heritage.
https://ticklemybronco.com/products/hbtfd-2

I ordered one of these off of Ebay. Possibly a knockoff because it has different HBTFD font in the front and uses 10mm bolts instead of torx. The problem is the faceplate has no protective strips on the back like the one linked to here. They are supposed to prevent direct bumper contact. The directions even mention them. Any idea what those strips are? Is it something I can buy at Home Depot or an auto parts store?

 

[jrollo7]

That’s the one I wanted, but Texas said, “illegal”.

Too low? It’s perfectly centered.

I ordered one of these off of Ebay. Possibly a knockoff because it has different HBTFD font in the front and uses 10mm bolts instead of torx. The problem is the faceplate has no protective strips on the back like the one linked to here. They are supposed to prevent direct bumper contact. The directions even mention them. Any idea what those strips are? Is it something I can buy at Home Depot or an auto parts store?

I think you’re right about it being a knockoff. Mine didn’t use 10mm bolts or a socket wrench.

 

[JedC]

Too low? It’s perfectly centered.

Honestly? I'm not sure. Google's AI said no slanting allowed (see screenshot).

But after doing some more research, I don't know if that's true. From what I can tell, the actual language used by the two relevant sections of Texas' Transportation Code say the plate must be: (A) horizontal and (B) clearly visible from 50 feet away at night.

Texas apparently commissioned a study and decided to keep the 2-plate rule because it made it easier to identify lawbreakers. I suppose that slanting the plate might make it harder to read letters/numbers from 50 feet away at night, making it harder to catch/punish lawbreakers (like me, rocking my slanted plate).

Some have suggested that DV8's slanted angle might be "horizontal enough". I'm guessing it still violates the 50-foot legibility rule. Regardless, if a random law enforcement officer interprets "horizontal" or "clearly visible" as "slanting not allowed", then I guess you could be pulled over (and if there's no established legal precedent, then maybe you'd be the lucky fellow or gal who gets to help set one, one way or the other, if you fight the ticket).

Anyway, I bought the HBTFD mount after reading Google AI's take, but before checking any further. Since it's the one I now have, it's the one I'm planning on using.

I think you’re right about it being a knockoff. Mine didn’t use 10mm bolts or a socket wrench.

Fwiw, I bought mine from Tickle My Bronco (who I thought was HBTFD's authorized reseller?). Just got it. It looks just like VirginiaHeritage's picture (e.g., uses 10mm bolts, says to use the Bronco socket wrench, doesn't come with protective strips).

 

[jrollo7]

Honestly? I'm not sure. Google's AI said no slanting allowed (see screenshot).

But after doing some more research, I don't know if that's true. From what I can tell, the actual language used by the two relevant sections of Texas' Transportation Code say the plate must be: (A) horizontal and (B) clearly visible from 50 feet away at night.

Texas apparently commissioned a study and decided to keep the 2-plate rule because it made it easier to identify lawbreakers. I suppose that slanting the plate might make it harder to read letters/numbers from 50 feet away at night, making it harder to catch/punish lawbreakers (like me, rocking my slanted plate).

Some have suggested that DV8's slanted angle might be "horizontal enough". I'm guessing it still violates the 50-foot legibility rule. Regardless, if a random law enforcement officer interprets "horizontal" or "clearly visible" as "slanting not allowed", then I guess you could be pulled over (and if there's no established legal precedent, then maybe you'd be the lucky fellow or gal who gets to help set one, one way or the other, if you fight the ticket).

Anyway, I bought the HBTFD mount after reading Google AI's take, but before checking any further. Since it's the one I now have, it's the one I'm planning on using.

Fwiw, I bought mine from Tickle My Bronco (who I thought was HBTFD's authorized reseller?). Just got it. It looks just like VirginiaHeritage's picture (e.g., uses 10mm bolts, says to use the Bronco socket wrench, doesn't come with protective strips).

Tickle must have changed their bolts.
Good luck!

 

[VirginiaHeritage]

I’m gonna wait until I find some strips before putting the bracket on. I’m hoping it’s just some common 3M rubbery strip with adhesive on one side.

 

[BigFootie]

It’s the only front plate I run on any of my cars so “illegal” is relative.

Mine’s tilted so far back, it’s not even there! Also illegal here but all the city trucks have the exact same city monogrammed plate in the the front so atleast they have no leg to stand on.

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