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1989 Toyota Truck [RN80]
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PhilR CA1989 2013-02-19 05:42
1995 Honda Odyssey EX
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APS221 US
jettalover wrote I found that small, independent movies such as this often display real Calif. plates. Why these movies have real plates and mainstream bigger budget movies don't is a mystery. I don't see the need to hide real plates. Perhaps there is a rule or mandate by the DMV(s). Technically the DMW owns the license plates and the driver's license in our wallets. So I guess they have the right to dictate their placement in media. We are not alloiwed to alter or deface these items. Take the boring standard Calif. plate color scheme of red on white. Ive seen these spray painted to the desirable 1963-1969 yellow on black color scheme. While a cool idea, it would likely anger the DMV.


I don't think there really is any legal prohibition on showing real license plates in movies or TV shows. The fact that real license plates are seen in films seems to show that's not the case. I think the use of prop plates serves a more practical purpose.

Obviously, prop plates are used if the production is set in a different place or time period. In some cases, the plates that come with the car may not be appropriate. If the car is part of a product placement deal, it may have Michigan manufacturer plates ot California dealer plates instead of regular passenger plates.

I think the most important reason to use prop plates is because it allows the production to have control of the plates. For example, a scene may need to be reshot, but the car used isn't available. Insead of halting production until the car can be found. The production team can go get a car that's the same year, make, and model. The prop department puts on a prop plate and the viewer can't tell it's a different car. The same goes for when there are multiple cars used as the same car. There's the nice "hero" car for close-up shots, a "stunt" car (with a roll cage, five-point harness, and beefed-up suspension), and maybe an older beat-up model that can be destroyed in an explosion.

With prop plates, the production can keep the plates and make more if they are damaged. They don't have to rely on the DMV for the plates they use.

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2012-10-13 01:30
1999 Ford Crown Victoria
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Ford_Guy USIt appears to be a 1999 model with cheap replacement hubcaps. 2012-09-28 23:51
2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Gen.2 [U222]
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Neptune US2003-2004 model, in Eddie Bauer trim.

No AdvanceTrac emblem, so it does not have AdvanceTrac electronic stability control. That also means it does not have simulated differential locks.
2012-09-11 05:39
1997 Toyota Camry [XV20]
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CougarTim USOkay, got it. The car in the first thumbnail is a 2002-2003 Kia Spectra hatchback: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:02-04_Kia_Spectra_hatch_front.jpg (note the orange side marker and the indent above it)

Don't know why it's hanging out with the Toyotas.

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2012-09-11 01:31
1997 Toyota Camry [XV20]
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CougarTim USThe car in the center of the first thumbnail appears to be a hatchback (and therefore not an XV20)...? The bumper doesn't look right for a Camry, either. 2012-09-11 01:23
1995 Honda Odyssey EX
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CougarTim US2000 (by the plate) Honda Odyssey in the right background 2012-09-11 01:06
2004 Toyota Tacoma
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CougarTim US2005+ Toyota Tacoma on the viewer's right 2012-09-10 12:56
2011 Honda Accord [CP]
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craig_1712 NZ[CP] 2012-09-10 08:15
1996 Honda Civic [EK]
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craig_1712 NZ[EK] 2012-09-10 08:09
1995 Honda Odyssey EX
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jettalover USI found that small, independent movies such as this often display real Calif. plates. Why these movies have real plates and mainstream bigger budget movies don't is a mystery. I don't see the need to hide real plates. Perhaps there is a rule or mandate by the DMV(s). Technically the DMW owns the license plates and the driver's license in our wallets. So I guess they have the right to dictate their placement in media. We are not alloiwed to alter or deface these items. Take the boring standard Calif. plate color scheme of red on white. Ive seen these spray painted to the desirable 1963-1969 yellow on black color scheme. While a cool idea, it would likely anger the DMV. 2012-09-10 06:28
1987 Toyota Corolla FX [AE82]
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jettalover USIn relatively good shape. If there are FX fans they would enjoy this pic. 2012-09-10 05:44
1999 Ford Crown Victoria
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carcrasher88 US622-1313 is Yellow Cab Co. out of Pomona, CA.

http://www.yellowcab.com/
2012-09-10 05:27
MCI J 4500
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carcrasher88 USOperated by H & L Charter Co. inc in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

http://www.hlcharter.com/index.php
2012-09-10 05:21
2002 Ford E-350 Super Duty CNG
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carcrasher88 USThumbnail vehicle:

Rapid Plumbing and Rooter Service.

http://www.rapidplumbing.net/

(Pertaining to the company that operates the van)
2012-09-10 05:18
1979 Datsun 280ZX GL [S130]
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an_unusual_eye US1979-80 2-seater in GL trim. 2012-09-10 05:08
MCI J 4500
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opal THJ4500. 2012-09-10 04:42
2010 Chevrolet Suburban
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carcrasher88 USSecond thumbnail seems to have the clearest view of the trim badge behind the rear door, and it appears to be an LTZ badge. 2012-09-10 03:58
Jeep Grand Cherokee [WJ]
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carcrasher88 USLimited trim level? 2012-09-10 03:54
2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor
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carcrasher88 US2010+ liftgate and taillights (was available as a 2009, but only for fleet use). 2012-09-10 03:53
2006 Kia Sportage [JE]
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carcrasher88 USEX trim level? 2012-09-10 03:50
2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty FX4
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carcrasher88 USThe page for the TL shows that this has the FX4 Off Road package (can be found on the rear fender).

/vehicle_530751-Acura-TL-2006.html

Being a dually, I'd say this is an F-350.
2012-09-10 03:49
Chevrolet Silverado
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carcrasher88 US2003-05 1500 Extended Cab? 2012-09-10 03:47
1995 Honda Odyssey EX
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karoomay SYUnusual that the main character's car has a real plate, usually they put fake or prop plates. 2012-09-10 03:33
1998 Toyota Sienna [MCL10]
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benfolio USI think its a 1st gen Sienna based off the van, plus its surroundings. 2012-09-10 02:03
2002 Ford E-350 Super Duty CNG
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rjluna2 USThis one is equip with CNG fuel system or should I say like one of guys from 'Mad Max' yelled out: "Methane powered!" :) 2012-09-10 01:18
1996 Pontiac Sunfire
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kegare JPGreat :) 2012-09-10 01:17
1996 Pontiac Sunfire
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Jale PLSeems to be 5JYM813 --> 1996 2012-09-10 01:16
1996 Pontiac Sunfire
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kegare JPThis is all that can be seen of the plate. 2012-09-10 01:13
1996 Pontiac Sunfire
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rtsbusman1997 US1995+. No shot of the complete plate? 2012-09-10 01:10
1997 Toyota Camry [XV20]
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rjluna2 USThe one on the right is 1997-99. 2012-09-10 01:03
2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Gen.2 [U222]
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rjluna2 USI agree with m.pfaffender's assessment. 2012-09-10 01:01
2002 Ford F-Series Super Duty
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rjluna2 US2002-07. 2012-09-10 01:00
1979 Datsun 280ZX GL [S130]
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rjluna2 US280ZX. 2012-09-10 00:57
1998 Kia Sephia
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carcrasher88 USAgreed. Looking at the way the hood lines up with the fender, the Sephia is a better match. 2012-09-10 00:53
1998 Kia Sephia
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CougarTim USKia Sephia, perhaps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2nd-Kia-Sephia.jpg 2012-09-10 00:51
1998 Kia Sephia
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carcrasher88 US1994-99 Hyundai Accent? 2012-09-10 00:50
1997 Toyota Camry [XV20]
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carcrasher88 USBoth look like Camrys. 2012-09-10 00:48
1992 Toyota Camry [XV10]
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carcrasher88 USSure looks like it, with a 2001-02 Corolla to the left of it. 2012-09-10 00:47
2006 Honda Civic
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carcrasher88 US2006-08 2012-09-10 00:45
2011 Honda Accord [CP]
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carcrasher88 US2011+ facelift model (different grile and bumper). 2012-09-10 00:45
GMC Safari
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CougarTim USI think it has GMC Safari logos 2012-09-10 00:44
2002 Ford Explorer XLT [U152]
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carcrasher88 US2002-05 Ford Explorer [U152], likely an XLT trim level. 2012-09-10 00:42
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
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CougarTim USMitsubishi Montero Sport 2012-09-10 00:41
1998 Toyota Sienna [MCL10]
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CougarTim USI see a lot of Toyotas around. Sienna? 2012-09-10 00:39
2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty FX4
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karoomay SYWhat an ugly behemoth [:kaola] 2012-09-10 00:09
GMC Safari
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raji2pac DZChevrolet Astro ? 2012-09-10 00:04
International 3000-Series Blue Bird
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Pokeoddsponge USBlue Bird body 2012-09-10 00:02
1996 Pontiac Sunfire
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karoomay SYPontiac Sunfire 2012-09-10 00:02
2004 Scion xB [NCP31]
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karoomay SY2004-2006 2012-09-09 23:56

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