california members: so, who's running a front plate?

drake23 · 08-18-2006, 02:09 AM

I used to have my plates off till i get a ticket for it. I used to drive a C class ( BTW Benz sucks, Bimmer rulz) and i got a ticket, but i had a friend who is a sheriff so he signed it off for me and I only paid 15 bucks.... So just put it on it does not affect the look anyway.

ScBlacksunshine · 08-18-2006, 10:56 AM

I live dangerously, no front plate

Minipuck V 2.0 · 08-18-2006, 11:05 AM

No plates for me. But for the large meets I use double sided tape.

Put on, put off, Daniel-san

just4kickz · 08-19-2006, 12:09 PM

uhh... just recently put fastners in them and painted the fasteners... too bad from closeby you can see those little injury marks from the drilling

eightfaze · 08-21-2006, 01:00 PM

Parking enforcement cops in L.A. will give you a ticket even while you're away from your car for no front plate. It's 'cause of the red light cameras. They need you're smiling face and a front plate to send you a ticket in the mail.

ScBlacksunshine · 08-21-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by eightfaze

Parking enforcement cops in L.A. will give you a ticket even while you're away from your car for no front plate. It's 'cause of the red light cameras. They need you're smiling face and a front plate to send you a ticket in the mail.

not true, they can still give you a redlight camera ticket with lic plate on the rear only and showing your face clearly in the pic. I should know, I got a ticket a while back with only rear lic plate

eightfaze · 08-26-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ScBlacksunshine

not true, they can still give you a redlight camera ticket with lic plate on the rear only and showing your face clearly in the pic. I should know, I got a ticket a while back with only rear lic plate

OK I'll take your word for it, but parking enforcement cops in L.A. will still give you a ticket for no front plate. I work with those cops on occasion. I just asked one today about that. she said yes, no front plate will get you a ticket

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BMW_E90 · 08-26-2006, 06:56 PM

i took mine off and got pulled over in the morning while driving to school

eldo33 · 08-30-2006, 06:43 PM

So i went to court and i had the plate installed on it so I needed a sig. from an officer so sign off and got it down to $165. It would have cost me $20 if I had removed my front tint but decided not to. funny..the lady at the register asked if i was sure cuz i can get another ticket for having it on...and i just smiled and yah...leave it on.

ShinBalNom · 08-31-2006, 01:20 PM

I've gotten parking tickets for not having front license plate. The same parking meter police gave me 3 tickets in a week... I was forced to put mine on...

longtran · 08-31-2006, 01:39 PM

i got a ticket for no plates. damn chp said i was doing fraud. ***!!!

shragon · 08-31-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jnL

i got a ticket for no plates. damn chp said i was doing fraud. ***!!!

was it when you were doing this?

longtran · 08-31-2006, 05:07 PM

yes, but that asshole had no reason to pull me over. i wasnt speeding, changing lane with out signal, nothing illegal on my car. and he goes yea, i knew you dont have registration. what a ***...

Minipuck V 2.0 · 08-31-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jnL

yes, but that asshole had no reason to pull me over. i wasnt speeding, changing lane with out signal, nothing illegal on my car. and he goes yea, i knew you dont have registration. what a ***...

WAS THIS TODAY!?!?!?!??!

longtran · 08-31-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Minipuck V 2.0

WAS THIS TODAY!?!?!?!??!

sunday..yea, i forgot to say something on tuesday...i must had alot on my mind...

ScBlacksunshine · 08-31-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jnL

yes, but that asshole had no reason to pull me over. i wasnt speeding, changing lane with out signal, nothing illegal on my car. and he goes yea, i knew you dont have registration. what a ***...

Sorry to hear about that doo, I feel your pain..I have to go to traffic school tonight because of some BS redlight camera trap...that pig probably just need to meet his monthly ticket quota and you happen to be the unlucky one

Schweitzer · 09-17-2006, 03:49 PM

I also like the European plates. They are much less unattractive on the front than ours are. I wonder why our plates aren't that shape or at least have an option for that shape. Heck, you can get all kinds of different color distinctive plates nowadays.

Seems you should be able to pay a little bit and get a Euro-style plate. They had to go through bureaucratic machinery to get those plates with whale fins, little hands, the sun, etc permitted. So why not the opportunity to make some serious money on plates from a potentially huge group of people that might otherwise not be interested. I think people would be far less likely to leave off the front plate.

ahnh77 · 09-18-2006, 12:24 AM

in sf...you'll get pulled over for the no front plates..my guess...within 1 to 3 months...got no plate tickets in sf...and in san mateo...it's just a hassle...

magmd · 09-18-2006, 12:30 AM

I got pulled over on Lincoln Blv...Marina Del Rey once before, and had 3 parking tickets in Westwood for no Front plate.

After that run of 4 tickets in 6 weeks, I put it on....and have left it on. Hmmm...maybe its time to take it off again.

eldo33 · 09-19-2006, 01:54 PM

Yah, they're pushing the Front place req now so it's just a hassle to pay the fine and go to court. I'm keeping my on even though it looks unattractive for the front.

ReusAudio328i · 02-16-2007, 05:21 PM

No front or back plates w/15% Tint on all the windows. On the back is the BMW Chrome Logo Plate. Plates take away from the look of the car.

cm3rc · 02-16-2007, 09:07 PM

i have a front plate! i admit im a weiner..

*if i take it off i have two holes

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08-18-2006, 02:09 AM	#23
drake23 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E90 330i sport package Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: L.A iTrader: (0)	I used to have my plates off till i get a ticket for it. I used to drive a C class ( BTW Benz sucks, Bimmer rulz) and i got a ticket, but i had a friend who is a sheriff so he signed it off for me and I only paid 15 bucks.... So just put it on it does not affect the look anyway.
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08-18-2006, 10:56 AM	#24
ScBlacksunshine YUGO is my dream car 144 Rep 1,564 Posts Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LBC iTrader: (2)	I live dangerously, no front plate __________________
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08-18-2006, 11:05 AM	#25
Minipuck V 2.0 秘書負責保持它真正 353 Rep 24,954 Posts Drives: 快車 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 在您的母親上面 iTrader: (1)	No plates for me. But for the large meets I use double sided tape. Put on, put off, Daniel-san
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08-19-2006, 12:09 PM	#26
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08-21-2006, 01:00 PM	#27
eightfaze Enlisted Member 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 SG 325i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Parking enforcement cops in L.A. will give you a ticket even while you're away from your car for no front plate. It's 'cause of the red light cameras. They need you're smiling face and a front plate to send you a ticket in the mail.
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08-26-2006, 06:56 PM	#30
BMW_E90 Major 57 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (11)	i took mine off and got pulled over in the morning while driving to school __________________
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08-30-2006, 06:43 PM	#31
eldo33 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 355 Posts Drives: 325i B. Red/Terra Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [8.00]	So i went to court and i had the plate installed on it so I needed a sig. from an officer so sign off and got it down to $165. It would have cost me $20 if I had removed my front tint but decided not to. funny..the lady at the register asked if i was sure cuz i can get another ticket for having it on...and i just smiled and yah...leave it on. __________________ 2013 E350 - Wife 2013 GLK 4Matic - The Family 2006 BMW E90 325i - Self
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08-31-2006, 01:20 PM	#32
ShinBalNom Captain 23 Rep 669 Posts Drives: AW 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So. CAL iTrader: (1)	I've gotten parking tickets for not having front license plate. The same parking meter police gave me 3 tickets in a week... I was forced to put mine on...
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08-31-2006, 01:39 PM	#33
longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i got a ticket for no plates. damn chp said i was doing fraud. ***!!!
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08-31-2006, 05:07 PM	#35
longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	yes, but that asshole had no reason to pull me over. i wasnt speeding, changing lane with out signal, nothing illegal on my car. and he goes yea, i knew you dont have registration. what a **... Last edited by longtran; 08-31-2006 at 05:22 PM..*
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09-17-2006, 03:49 PM	#39
Schweitzer Lieutenant 46 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 CP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I also like the European plates. They are much less unattractive on the front than ours are. I wonder why our plates aren't that shape or at least have an option for that shape. Heck, you can get all kinds of different color distinctive plates nowadays. Seems you should be able to pay a little bit and get a Euro-style plate. They had to go through bureaucratic machinery to get those plates with whale fins, little hands, the sun, etc permitted. So why not the opportunity to make some serious money on plates from a potentially huge group of people that might otherwise not be interested. I think people would be far less likely to leave off the front plate. __________________ 2015 M5, Alpine White, Sakhir Orange/Black leather, 20"M Style 343M, forged black wheels, Carbon Fiber trim/mirror caps, Competition Package, Executive Package, Bang & Olufsen sound. Last edited by Schweitzer; 09-17-2006 at 06:52 PM..
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09-18-2006, 12:24 AM	#40
ahnh77 chichen 6 Rep 233 Posts Drives: e90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san francisco (south beach), ca iTrader: (0)	in sf...you'll get pulled over for the no front plates..my guess...within 1 to 3 months...got no plate tickets in sf...and in san mateo...it's just a hassle...
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09-18-2006, 12:30 AM	#41
magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I got pulled over on Lincoln Blv...Marina Del Rey once before, and had 3 parking tickets in Westwood for no Front plate. After that run of 4 tickets in 6 weeks, I put it on....and have left it on. Hmmm...maybe its time to take it off again. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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09-19-2006, 01:54 PM	#42
eldo33 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 355 Posts Drives: 325i B. Red/Terra Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [8.00]	Yah, they're pushing the Front place req now so it's just a hassle to pay the fine and go to court. I'm keeping my on even though it looks unattractive for the front. __________________ 2013 E350 - Wife 2013 GLK 4Matic - The Family 2006 BMW E90 325i - Self
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02-16-2007, 05:21 PM	#43
ReusAudio328i Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	No front or back plates w/15% Tint on all the windows. On the back is the BMW Chrome Logo Plate. Plates take away from the look of the car.
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02-16-2007, 09:07 PM	#44
cm3rc Colonel 85 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ferndale MI iTrader: (8) Garage List 06 325i [0.00]	i have a front plate! i admit im a weiner.. if i take it off i have two holes __________________ www.socale90.com*
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