I was told the reason for a front plate from the state patrol in Ohio is, that most accidents are from the front. There for in a case of hit and runs the plate will break off a lot of the time and be left at the scene . If you notice the front plates are mostly mounted on a plastic piece with only two mounting screws attached to the bumper or cover. When it comes to the loud bikes I would love to know why the get away with that myself? Every year they have a biker get together here and for two days that is all I hear day and night. If that were cars or trucks they would be writing tickets all day and night. Seat belts and helmets are like anything else. There is no guarantee they will save your life, but can not hurt to use them.