Front License Plate

I wish front plates were mandatory, and that manufacturers were required to design their bumpers so that the license plate is somehow recessed, with fasteners similar to the rear hatch plate, and not going to be the first bit that hits, in the event of a collision.

 

But different countries have different size of number plates. Why is it bad thing that the number plate is the first thing that hits if you drive into the wall? Now if you drive very slowly to wall you might get slight bend in the license plate. If it wasn’t there you probably would get scratch in the paint of the bumper.

 

Bumpers used to be substantial, have an unpainted black rubber contact strip, were reasonably durable. The license plate was recessed or lower.

Now, when someone behind you is to busy texting, you typically end up with an embossed copy of their license plate bolts.

 

I wish that the front plate wasnt flushed into the bumper. I want to have a side mount tow hook plate but dont want the indent of the plate to be left naked. Just doesnt look right.