Front License Plate. - XBimmers

whispered · 06-10-2011, 03:21 PM

So for those of you who are *legally* required to put on the front license plate, did you put it on or not? Run into any problems?

tuco44 · 06-10-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by whispered

So for those of you who are *legally* required to put on the front license plate, did you put it on or not? Run into any problems?

BC requires a front plate. I have not put it on. No problems YET.

pault · 06-10-2011, 03:59 PM

I have the front plate and I'm in Mass. Not having it here is just not worth the grief.

tank531 · 06-10-2011, 04:29 PM

I think the UK wins the largest license plate font size award - worldwide?

sand99 · 06-10-2011, 07:49 PM

Highway patrol is beginning to crack down on this...We've had our G35 since Nov 07 and in 3 years only got pulled over once for this (the front license plate is displayed on the driver side dash). In the last 3 months however, we've now been pulled over twice, including the day we went to order our X3.

Each time we've received a warning, but it's gotten to the point where it's not worth the hassle of constantly being pulled over. Local PD doesn't care however.

gareth12468 · 06-10-2011, 08:00 PM

Dealer but it on before I got my car..... I'm in Toronto.....

Radioactive · 06-10-2011, 08:12 PM

I would guess here in California, where front plates are required, that enforcement will be even greater since the cities have discovered the money maker call "Red Light" cameras. They like the front plate to say "cheese".

tuco44 · 06-10-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gareth12468

Dealer but it on before I got my car..... I'm in Toronto.....

That happened to me with two previous cars, but this time they had not put on the front plate holder, and asked me if I wanted it.

gareth12468 · 06-10-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

That happened to me with two previous cars, but this time they had not put on the front plate holder, and asked me if I wanted it.

Good for you.....

Powerrunner · 06-11-2011, 07:27 AM

I put mine on here in Illionis since I did not want to run into any grief with the law. Funny a front plat is not needed for my Harley Davidison!

Mako · 06-11-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Powerrunner

I put mine on here in Illionis since I did not want to run into any grief with the law. Funny a front plat is not needed for my Harley Davidison!

I havent used front plates for 10 years in IL, never been pulled over. It's required by law though.

Sabian · 06-16-2011, 10:27 PM

Just got my plates today and they asked me if I wanted the front one mounted... I said no. I figure if I get pulled over for it I'll just act like I don't know about the law and tell them I got the plates in the mail and there was no place to mount it. My VW I had a few years back never had a front plate and I never got pulled over for it, but then again I didn't have a 35i to get me in trouble

tuco44 · 06-16-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabian

Just got my plates today and they asked me if I wanted the front one mounted... I said no. I figure if I get pulled over for it I'll just act like I don't know about the law and tell them I got the plates in the mail and there was no place to mount it. My VW I had a few years back never had a front plate and I never got pulled over for it, but then again I didn't have a 35i to get me in trouble

Well, give it a try, most can happen is that you get a ticket and are forced to put it on then.

sblove · 06-17-2011, 04:30 PM

I recently went to the Parts Dept at my local dealer. They sell front license plate holders that screw into the front towing hook that is already on the car anyway. The plate will be off-center (to the left of center on the X3 if looking at it from the front). It does not require drilling holes in the front bumper.

Until I get my first "fix-it" ticket, I will not put on my front license plate here in CA. Once I get pulled over, I will purchase the no-drill front license plate holder, screw it in, show it to the police, and then take it out until I get pulled over again (at that point, I might just leave it on

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509trooper · 06-17-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sblove

I recently went to the Parts Dept at my local dealer. They sell front license plate holders that screw into the front towing hook that is already on the car anyway. The plate will be off-center (to the left of center on the X3 if looking at it from the front). It does not require drilling holes in the front bumper.

Until I get my first "fix-it" ticket, I will not put on my front license plate here in CA. Once I get pulled over, I will purchase the no-drill front license plate holder, screw it in, show it to the police, and then take it out until I get pulled over again (at that point, I might just leave it on

)

Would like to see a picture if and when you mount the plate.

Razel · 06-17-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sblove

Until I get my first "fix-it" ticket, I will not put on my front license plate here in CA. Once I get pulled over, I will purchase the no-drill front license plate holder, screw it in, show it to the police, and then take it out until I get pulled over again (at that point, I might just leave it on

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Just be sure that you don't get stopped again by the same officer. This vvv will count as a point and you can get to take traffic school to mask that point.

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Originally Posted by Calif. Veh. Code 24002

No person shall operate any vehicle or combination of vehicles after notice by a peace officer, as defined in Section 830.1 or subdivision (a) of Section 830.2 of the Penal Code, that the vehicle is in an unsafe condition or is not equipped as required by this code, except as may be necessary to return the vehicle or combination of vehicles to the residence or place of business of the owner or driver or to a garage, until the vehicle and its equipment have been made to conform with the requirements of this code.

Harplayr · 06-17-2011, 07:56 PM

Small town in central Illinois, cops are bored….Do I put them on?
Youbetcha!

Fortunately they are talking about doing away with the front plates. I hope it passes.

Beyu · 06-17-2011, 08:27 PM

While it's dumb that they require front plates, front plates on the X3 actually don't look that bad. Obviously it'll look better without but with the large black plastic bumper in the front and gap at the bottom it leaves a lot of extra room to fill in. On sedans and maybe the M sport front plates will look weird because there's no large gap and looks like it sorta hangs off the lowest point on the car.

Not putting on a front plate when it's required just seems like you're asking for trouble especially if you're speeding when not having a plate, carry illegal substances, etc.

lateshow · 06-18-2011, 10:30 AM

I've got mine on in Chicago. My buddy, however, does not have one on his car. He does get the occasional ticket when he street parks his car in the city.

509trooper · 06-18-2011, 11:33 AM

With local governments looking to increase revenue streams, enforcement of these little things has been stepped up. I got a ticket for not putting on my registration sticker right away. I wanted to wait until the weekend to scrape the previous 5 stickers off and have a clean surface. I actually received the ticket by mail, which tells me they probably just saw the tag while I was driving and ticketed the plate number.

06-10-2011, 03:21 PM	#1
whispered Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 Carbon Black X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	Front License Plate. So for those of you who are legally required to put on the front license plate, did you put it on or not? Run into any problems?
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06-10-2011, 03:59 PM	#3
pault Private First Class Drives: 2011 F25 35i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 191 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 35i [0.00]	I have the front plate and I'm in Mass. Not having it here is just not worth the grief. __________________ 2011 F25 35i Space Gray with Black Leather Cold Weather \| Convenience \| Dynamic Handling \| Premium \| Sport Activity \| Technology \| Dynamic Damper Control \| Head-up Display \| Smartphone \| BMW Apps \| Premium hi-fi \| Satellite radio \| Automatic high beams

06-18-2011, 11:33 AM	#20
509trooper Staff Sergeant Drives: X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 138 iTrader: (0)	With local governments looking to increase revenue streams, enforcement of these little things has been stepped up. I got a ticket for not putting on my registration sticker right away. I wanted to wait until the weekend to scrape the previous 5 stickers off and have a clean surface. I actually received the ticket by mail, which tells me they probably just saw the tag while I was driving and ticketed the plate number. __________________ AW/BLK leather 35i \| premium \| tech \| sports pkgs \| 19" 309 wheels

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06-10-2011, 04:29 PM	#4
tank531 Deckhand Drives: F25 2.0D SE xDrive (Sep 11) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coventry - UK Posts: 389 iTrader: (0)	I think the UK wins the largest license plate font size award - worldwide?

06-10-2011, 07:49 PM	#5
sand99 Enlisted Member Drives: RSX-S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	Highway patrol is beginning to crack down on this...We've had our G35 since Nov 07 and in 3 years only got pulled over once for this (the front license plate is displayed on the driver side dash). In the last 3 months however, we've now been pulled over twice, including the day we went to order our X3. Each time we've received a warning, but it's gotten to the point where it's not worth the hassle of constantly being pulled over. Local PD doesn't care however.

06-10-2011, 08:00 PM	#6
gareth12468 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 307 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00]	Dealer but it on before I got my car..... I'm in Toronto.....

06-10-2011, 08:12 PM	#7
Radioactive Captain Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 618 iTrader: (0)	I would guess here in California, where front plates are required, that enforcement will be even greater since the cities have discovered the money maker call "Red Light" cameras. They like the front plate to say "cheese".

06-11-2011, 07:27 AM	#10
Powerrunner Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW X3 35i 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naperville Posts: 275 iTrader: (0)	I put mine on here in Illionis since I did not want to run into any grief with the law. Funny a front plat is not needed for my Harley Davidison!

06-16-2011, 10:27 PM	#12
Sabian Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 35i Mineral Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	Just got my plates today and they asked me if I wanted the front one mounted... I said no. I figure if I get pulled over for it I'll just act like I don't know about the law and tell them I got the plates in the mail and there was no place to mount it. My VW I had a few years back never had a front plate and I never got pulled over for it, but then again I didn't have a 35i to get me in trouble

06-17-2011, 04:30 PM	#14
sblove Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	I recently went to the Parts Dept at my local dealer. They sell front license plate holders that screw into the front towing hook that is already on the car anyway. The plate will be off-center (to the left of center on the X3 if looking at it from the front). It does not require drilling holes in the front bumper. Until I get my first "fix-it" ticket, I will not put on my front license plate here in CA. Once I get pulled over, I will purchase the no-drill front license plate holder, screw it in, show it to the police, and then take it out until I get pulled over again (at that point, I might just leave it on )

06-17-2011, 07:56 PM	#17
Harplayr Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW X3 28i, F25 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 424 iTrader: (0)	Small town in central Illinois, cops are bored….Do I put them on? Youbetcha! Fortunately they are talking about doing away with the front plates. I hope it passes.

06-17-2011, 08:27 PM	#18
Beyu Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA Posts: 578 iTrader: (0)	While it's dumb that they require front plates, front plates on the X3 actually don't look that bad. Obviously it'll look better without but with the large black plastic bumper in the front and gap at the bottom it leaves a lot of extra room to fill in. On sedans and maybe the M sport front plates will look weird because there's no large gap and looks like it sorta hangs off the lowest point on the car. Not putting on a front plate when it's required just seems like you're asking for trouble especially if you're speeding when not having a plate, carry illegal substances, etc.

06-18-2011, 10:30 AM	#19
lateshow Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW X3 35i Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 138 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00]	I've got mine on in Chicago. My buddy, however, does not have one on his car. He does get the occasional ticket when he street parks his car in the city.