[saalim]

I asked my CA not drill on the front bumber to mount the plates. I think it spoils the look. In NJ, its the law to have front plates, but my CA told me its only illegal if you get caught . But I am gonna risk it, lets see.

Any NJ/NY E90 drivers here thats taking the same risk?

[Jason]

Originally Posted by saalim

I asked my CA not drill on the front bumber to mount the plates. I think it spoils the look. In NJ, its the law to have front plates, but my CA told me its only illegal if you get caught . But I am gonna risk it, lets see.

Any NJ/NY E90 drivers here thats taking the same risk?

Saalim, I've got no plates on both the 325i and BoxsterS and have gotten one ticket for each car so far in about 1 years time. Not a moving violation, so all depends if you think the looks are worth the chance of a ticket.

Btw, bought the e90 in NJ and CA was cool bout not drilling the bumper (despite it being law in NJ and NY).

[saalim]

Originally Posted by jwocky

Saalim, I've got no plates on both the 325i and BoxsterS and have gotten one ticket for each car so far in about 1 years time. Not a moving violation, so all depends if you think the looks are worth the chance of a ticket.

Btw, bought the e90 in NJ and CA was cool bout not drilling the bumper (despite it being law in NJ and NY).

Thanks jwocky. How much was the $damage$ on those tickets?

Even though I live in NJ, I am in philly 5 days a week, so I am going to risk it. I ABLSOLUTELY HATE THE LOOK with the front plates. Other states dont require front plates. So why the hell is NJ/NY still holding on to this stupid law!?!

[aapriadi]

i live in columbus, OH and i dont have front plates for my car either...got a ticket so far, costs $40...my car was at a parking meter, and there was still 10min left..my friend said the meter maid fined me, not the cops...anyway if u wanna be safe, park with the rear of your car facing the street..if not just put the front plate on top of your dash..make sure its visible too, peace

[Accounting4Speed]

On my previous car I had no front plate mounted, but came up with a pretty simple solution. Head on down to Home Depot, you know a nice little Saturday, and pick up a set of suction cups. Bring your license plate with you and find a set that will allow you to fit the nub of the suction cup snuggly through the hole in your license plate. Now, suction your plate to the passenger front side of your windshield and tada, you're done. You'd be surprised, it doesn't even make a rattle.

[thd13]

Originally Posted by Accounting4Speed

Head on down to Home Depot, you know a nice little Saturday

I don't know if I'm gonna have enough time...gotta stop by Bed, Bath and Beyond.

[underDAWG]

Originally Posted by jwocky

Btw, bought the e90 in NJ and CA was cool bout not drilling the bumper (despite it being law in NJ and NY).

Some dealers require you to sign a form not to install front license plate.

I always keep my front plate in the car. If they will me trouble, i just tell them that my plate came off and in the process of putting it back. However, they still get you a ticket when you park on the street.

uD

[Choon]

i wish i could get my front plate off

here in VA, you need the front installed or you will get ticketed.. ive tried placing the plate on the dash (still got a ticket )

[Jason]

Originally Posted by underDAWG

Some dealers require you to sign a form not to install front license plate.

I always keep my front plate in the car. If they will me trouble, i just tell them that my plate came off and in the process of putting it back. However, they still get you a ticket when you park on the street.

uD

The cops are much nicer in Delaware then. Here in NY/NJ they mostly don't care if you truly have the plates off cause you're in the process of putting it back or because it was a family member's dying wish that you not have a front plate on. But the law's the law so no complaints here.

[Broken1]

Originally Posted by jwocky

because it was a family member's dying wish that you not have a front plate on. But the law's the law so no complaints here.

That's a good one. Now which cop can argue with that?

I would use it, but our "metro" traffic cops probably won't even understand.

[sckid]

This is probably a dumb idea, but would it be possible to some how mount it here?

[saalim]

Originally Posted by sckid

This is probably a dumb idea, but would it be possible to some how mount it here?

Its possible I guess......but it would still ruin the look.

[northerncalguy]

Any front plate mounting would ruin the look of this car. If the front bumper were to include a recessed area specifically for our plates, that might be a different issue. BMW, get your s*** together.