Do you have a license plate on your front bumper?

E24 · 03-17-2006, 10:00 PM

The front plate is a bs tax collector/money maker for the state. I can't see a valid reason for both front/rear. Someone convince me otherwise.

ashecnc · 03-17-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by E24

The front plate is a bs tax collector/money maker for the state. I can't see a valid reason for both front/rear. Someone convince me otherwise.

Yea, it's

GoBonesGo · 03-17-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by E24

The front plate is a bs tax collector/money maker for the state. I can't see a valid reason for both front/rear. Someone convince me otherwise.

Identifying a vehicle from either direction (coming and going) seems like a valid reason. You may not agree that it's necessary, but it's valid.

Also, In my area, red light cameras are becoming more prevalent and it's the front plate they get.

CALIF65GM · 03-17-2006, 11:08 PM

Required and my response is sort of. I have a front plate, but it's my ED plate still. I'll wait until I get a fix it ticket.

My dealership actually makes the buyer sign a form stating that front license plates are required and that you as the buyer understand the law.

ThreeBimm · 03-17-2006, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. BMW

I think you can not get a state inspection sticker if you have the new plates but are missing the front one.
Can anyone from MA confirm that?

Yeah, you have to at least show them both to have it pass inspection. I'm not sure if both have to be mounted.

I've also been ticketed for it when I was pulled over for speeding. The cop implied that if I could have produced the plate (if it were in the trunk or something) that he would not have written the ticket for that. So, if you don't mount it I would, at least, keep it in the car.

john802 · 03-18-2006, 02:19 AM

I got a ticket once for not having a front license plate when I went to pick-up somebody at LAX & they had a random check point near there.

bmwrules · 03-18-2006, 08:21 AM

My state, North Carolina, doesn't require one so I will never have one on my wife's 330.

magamaga · 03-19-2006, 12:02 PM

Wow, after all the voting and expressing opinions, the present results show that the "front plate issue" is split down the middle. It's a 50-50 result. I didn't expect that.

Narbeh Davidian · 03-19-2006, 01:06 PM

In Cali cops are a real bitch about the plates. My idea for now is to put neither of them on. I think the e90 looks like a brand new car and cops probably would think that it's new enough for the plates not to have arrived (which takes up 2 months). So I put neither the front or back plate on to keep the car lookin new.

GoBonesGo · 03-19-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Narbeh Davidian

In Cali cops are a real bitch about the plates

It's a big state and you're apprently in an area where this is enforced, but that's certainly not the case everywhere. They don't seem to care around here.

sdorn · 03-20-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by magamaga

Wow, after all the voting and expressing opinions, the present results show that the "front plate issue" is split down the middle. It's a 50-50 result. I didn't expect that.

I think the results of your poll are completely skewed because of all of the people that don't have to use front plates.

GoBonesGo · 03-20-2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sdorn

I think the results of your poll are completely skewed because of all of the people that don't have to use front plates.

Agreed.

Narbeh Davidian · 03-21-2006, 12:11 AM

Ya def. location in Cali has a lot to do with it. In stuffed cities like Glendale and Burbank, a night out can be a real nightmare. The fun in driving has just be destroyed thanks to the swarms of cops out to get youngsters. I'm not sayin their cause is unjust, but it seems they have exploited the number of young drivers out there and caught every mistake by the tail.

SCA · 03-21-2006, 12:19 AM

Not required in our state.

Asiann · 03-21-2006, 12:45 AM

A must here in Hawaii, but I see the import cars without and the plate on the dash instead. I can't see putting the plate on the dash versus the bumper so for now it will stay on the front until I move in 08'.

GoRomeo · 03-21-2006, 10:18 PM

i bought my car with no front licence plate. i like it like this!!!

supernova · 03-21-2006, 10:55 PM

HELL NO!

THANK GOD I LIVE IN FLORIDA!

KUweatherman · 03-21-2006, 11:18 PM

The car was DESIGNED to have a front plate. German car = mandatory front plate.

This is one of those topics that piss me off quite a bit for no real reason other than people's ignorance and total disregard for the law.

Regarding the Pontiac Solstice comment, I totally agree. My dad bought a Solstice a couple months ago. My parents are Missouri residents (MO requires a front plate), but live in Kansas (no front plate required). Soooo, my dad just went ahead and titled the car in Kansas. The LEGAL way to get around this issue...

Artz 330 · 03-21-2006, 11:26 PM

I have PA tags, well One tag, since one is only required in the rear.

Drugfranbs · 03-22-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by puck724

told my CA not to put it on so she didnt.

Gotta Love Sterling BMW, eh? Was your CA Tina?

magamaga · 03-23-2006, 01:12 AM

Well, I tried to avoid being criticized for not putting up the right sort of answers. Everyone always have an opinion, but I agree that I failed to list that *one* answer. Too late now.

* No. My state/country doesn't require it.

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Originally Posted by sdorn

I think the results of your poll are completely skewed because of all of the people that don't have to use front plates.

Hawkshaw · 04-08-2006, 01:45 PM

My provine, Nova Scotia, also does not require a front license plate. Thank goodness, I don't know if I'd be able to bring myself to put one on the front!

View Poll Results: Have you installed a license plate on your car's front bumper?
Yes. I had no option.	100	34.48%
No. I didn't want one on my front bumper.	56	19.31%
Yes. I got a ticket.	5	1.72%
No. I'll wait until I get a ticket	33	11.38%
Yes. I wanted to play it safe.	33	11.38%
No. I'll never install it.	63	21.72%
Voters: 290. You may not vote on this poll

03-17-2006, 10:00 PM	#45
E24 DUBYA 28 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2012 328I - 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	The front plate is a bs tax collector/money maker for the state. I can't see a valid reason for both front/rear. Someone convince me otherwise.
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03-17-2006, 11:08 PM	#48
CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Required and my response is sort of. I have a front plate, but it's my ED plate still. I'll wait until I get a fix it ticket. My dealership actually makes the buyer sign a form stating that front license plates are required and that you as the buyer understand the law. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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03-18-2006, 02:19 AM	#50
john802 Riptide 1 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2006 325i SG Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	I got a ticket once for not having a front license plate when I went to pick-up somebody at LAX & they had a random check point near there.
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03-18-2006, 08:21 AM	#51
bmwrules Private First Class 40 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2018 Phytonic Blue X3 M40 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: High Point, NC USA iTrader: (0)	My state, North Carolina, doesn't require one so I will never have one on my wife's 330. __________________ Currently own: 2020 Sunset Orange M340xi & 2018 Phytonic Blue X3 M40 Formerly Owned: 2001 Titanium Silver 330i,2004 Orient Blue 545i,2006 Titanium Silver 330i,2007 Montego Blue 335i Coupe,2010 Blue Water Metallic 128i Coupe,2013 Estoril Blue 335i M Sport,2012 Space Gray X5 xDrive35i Premium,2016 Estoril Blue M235,2017 Mineral White xDrive 35
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03-19-2006, 12:02 PM	#52
magamaga - 25 Rep 526 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Wow, after all the voting and expressing opinions, the present results show that the "front plate issue" is split down the middle. It's a 50-50 result. I didn't expect that. __________________ 325i Sparkling Graphite/Navigation/Steptronic/HeatedSeats/ DRL Angel Eyes/Metal Pedals/Tail Pipe Tips/Rear BMW Spoiler/BMWAlarm/LoJack/BlackLineTailLights/Hardwired BeltronicsProfessionalRX65RadarDetector/Rear FogLights/Debadged/LUX 5.0/ACS Roof Spoiler
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03-19-2006, 01:06 PM	#53
Narbeh Davidian Private 7 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 330i SP, PP, Active Steer, Nav Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california iTrader: (0)	In Cali cops are a real bitch about the plates. My idea for now is to put neither of them on. I think the e90 looks like a brand new car and cops probably would think that it's new enough for the plates not to have arrived (which takes up 2 months). So I put neither the front or back plate on to keep the car lookin new.
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03-21-2006, 12:11 AM	#57
Narbeh Davidian Private 7 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 330i SP, PP, Active Steer, Nav Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california iTrader: (0)	Ya def. location in Cali has a lot to do with it. In stuffed cities like Glendale and Burbank, a night out can be a real nightmare. The fun in driving has just be destroyed thanks to the swarms of cops out to get youngsters. I'm not sayin their cause is unjust, but it seems they have exploited the number of young drivers out there and caught every mistake by the tail.
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03-21-2006, 12:19 AM	#58
SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Not required in our state.
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03-21-2006, 12:45 AM	#59
Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	A must here in Hawaii, but I see the import cars without and the plate on the dash instead. I can't see putting the plate on the dash versus the bumper so for now it will stay on the front until I move in 08'. __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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03-21-2006, 10:18 PM	#60
GoRomeo Brigadier General 956 Rep 3,837 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	i bought my car with no front licence plate. i like it like this!!!
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03-21-2006, 10:55 PM	#61
supernova Private First Class 2 Rep 195 Posts Drives: E92 Coupe Black Metallic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	HELL NO! THANK GOD I LIVE IN FLORIDA! __________________ click it for myspace
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03-21-2006, 11:18 PM	#62
KUweatherman Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 232 Posts Drives: Civic Si Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	The car was DESIGNED to have a front plate. German car = mandatory front plate. This is one of those topics that piss me off quite a bit for no real reason other than people's ignorance and total disregard for the law. Regarding the Pontiac Solstice comment, I totally agree. My dad bought a Solstice a couple months ago. My parents are Missouri residents (MO requires a front plate), but live in Kansas (no front plate required). Soooo, my dad just went ahead and titled the car in Kansas. The LEGAL way to get around this issue...
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03-21-2006, 11:26 PM	#63
Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I have PA tags, well One tag, since one is only required in the rear. __________________
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04-08-2006, 01:45 PM	#66
Hawkshaw Major 100 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	My provine, Nova Scotia, also does not require a front license plate. Thank goodness, I don't know if I'd be able to bring myself to put one on the front! __________________ Paul
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