Should I go with no plate on the front bumper?
06-08-2006, 08:32 AM
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No front plate for me! I have driven without a front plate on my M3 and now my 550 for almost 4 years without a ticket. But every time I see a patrol car I think I'm going to get pulled over. The one time I was pulled over no mention was made of it.
06-08-2006, 08:45 AM
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Agree with others. Don't put the US plate on the front. It really breaks up the lines on the front. Especially if you have the M Aero kit. Mine is almost here. Hitting the dealer lot Saturday! Have to wait till next Thursday to pick up since I will be out of town on business M-W. I am having the dealer leave the plate off.
It is a fix it ticket here in Oregon. I have been pulled over once in 6 years on my M3 & M5. Just paid the fine and kept the plate off. Figure that was my donation to the county for not having the plate.
It is a fix it ticket here in Oregon. I have been pulled over once in 6 years on my M3 & M5. Just paid the fine and kept the plate off. Figure that was my donation to the county for not having the plate.
06-08-2006, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by wnfield' post='294523' date='Jun 8 2006, 12:45 PM
Agree with others. Don't put the US plate on the front. It really breaks up the lines on the front. Especially if you have the M Aero kit. Mine is almost here. Hitting the dealer lot Saturday! Have to wait till next Thursday to pick up since I will be out of town on business M-W. I am having the dealer leave the plate off.
It is a fix it ticket here in Oregon. I have been pulled over once in 6 years on my M3 & M5. Just paid the fine and kept the plate off. Figure that was my donation to the county for not having the plate.
It is a fix it ticket here in Oregon. I have been pulled over once in 6 years on my M3 & M5. Just paid the fine and kept the plate off. Figure that was my donation to the county for not having the plate.
06-08-2006, 11:15 AM
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Just wonder, do you guys need the front plate to get the inspection sticker every year ??
Depends on which state. I live in Florida, and there are no front license plates. They only give you 1 plate at the DMV, and it is for rear.
In Florida, we also do not have inspections. So if you have illegal equipment, like front windshield tint.... it's basically impossible to get caught.
06-08-2006, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='294590' date='Jun 8 2006, 03:15 PM
Depends on which state. I live in Florida, and there are no front license plates. They only give you 1 plate at the DMV, and it is for rear.
In Florida, we also do not have inspections. So if you have illegal equipment, like front windshield tint.... it's basically impossible to get caught.
In Florida, we also do not have inspections. So if you have illegal equipment, like front windshield tint.... it's basically impossible to get caught.
There have been numerous demands from sports and stylish vehicle owners to get rid of the front plate but the government has not responded. Quebec and some other provinces have already done that. May be the Ontario government is planning for the reintroduction of photo radar or something like that to steal money from our wallets.
I have driven without a front plate before, that was some 22 years ago in a 68 Firebird. I got a speeding ticket once and when the police asked me where was the front plate, I pulled it out from the back of the car and said it fell off. May be this time I'll say I have to wait for the new paint to dry!!
06-08-2006, 12:58 PM
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Maybe a stupid question - don't you have speed cameras in the US? In Europe they throw the book at you for no front plates because they think it's a speed camera trap avoidance thing.
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06-08-2006, 03:17 PM
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Go with no front plate 
It looks cleaner
It looks cleaner
06-09-2006, 04:43 AM
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No front plate, if ur state law allows it. But in CA, front plate must! it is the law.
Like my friends who get pulled over for no plates wasted their half day away from their jobs and fines. Obey the law, then nothing else to worry about. I drilled my mtech bumper by myself.
Like my friends who get pulled over for no plates wasted their half day away from their jobs and fines. Obey the law, then nothing else to worry about. I drilled my mtech bumper by myself.
06-09-2006, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kjc625' post='295046' date='Jun 9 2006, 08:43 AM
No front plate, if ur state law allows it. But in CA, front plate must! it is the law.
Like my friends who get pulled over for no plates wasted their half day away from their jobs and fines. Obey the law, then nothing else to worry about. I drilled my mtech bumper by myself.
Like my friends who get pulled over for no plates wasted their half day away from their jobs and fines. Obey the law, then nothing else to worry about. I drilled my mtech bumper by myself.
Does it mean we should never exceed the speed limit too???
06-10-2006, 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Blah' post='295402' date='Jun 9 2006, 07:15 PM
Does it mean we should never exceed the speed limit too???
CA members, just put your plates on and worry free from the law!
