F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > 2012-2019 BMW 3 and 4-Series Forums > Regional Forums > USA - New England > Anyone in MA running with no front plates?
GetBMWParts
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-16-2016, 04:14 PM   #1
Versipellis
Captain
United_States
130
Rep
682
Posts

Drives: '17 F36 440i xDrive M-Sport
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (0)

Anyone in MA running with no front plates?

I'm trying to decide whether I want to risk going with no front plates, or go with a tow-hook mount up front. I park in parts of the city fairly often (Allston, Cambridge, Chinatown, mainly) and am not sure if I'd be more susceptible to getting ticketed than someone who lives outside the city in, say, in Newton or North Attleborough or something.

Do cops pull you over for no front plates? Or is it mostly a while-you're-parked kinda thing?
__________________
2017 440i Gran Coupe xDrive MPPSK M-Sport Estoril Blue II w/ Individual Golden Brown Full Merino & Fineline Anthracite Wood
Track Handling + Premium + Cold Weather + Technology + Driver Assistance Packages
Appreciate 0
      07-17-2016, 03:53 AM   #2
BoosTonian
Lieutenant Colonel
BoosTonian's Avatar
United_States
774
Rep
1,498
Posts

Drives: 2017 MB C63 S AMG Coupe
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
Had the car 9 months and haven't been pulled over once

The only time I've had friends pulled over for it is when they did something else before it. Majority of cops won't care, only a select due do.
__________________
2017 MB C63 S Coupe - DINAN | MODAL WORKS

retired: GranTurismo MC, Giulia Quadrifoglio, B8.5 RS5, Q60 RedSport, e82 135, F80, e92 M3, e90 M3, (2) e92 335, B8 S4, C209 CLK55 AMG, e46 330
Appreciate 0
      07-17-2016, 08:16 PM   #3
435MSport6Speed
Captain
435MSport6Speed's Avatar
432
Rep
814
Posts

Drives: 435i M Sport 6 Speed
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Mass

iTrader: (0)

Ever see this?...

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...64079587033441
Appreciate 0
      07-17-2016, 11:07 PM   #4
Versipellis
Captain
United_States
130
Rep
682
Posts

Drives: '17 F36 440i xDrive M-Sport
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by paulff3 View Post
Interesting. Looks like they put some really strong magnets behind the bumper then?
__________________
2017 440i Gran Coupe xDrive MPPSK M-Sport Estoril Blue II w/ Individual Golden Brown Full Merino & Fineline Anthracite Wood
Track Handling + Premium + Cold Weather + Technology + Driver Assistance Packages
Appreciate 0
      07-18-2016, 08:32 AM   #5
435MSport6Speed
Captain
435MSport6Speed's Avatar
432
Rep
814
Posts

Drives: 435i M Sport 6 Speed
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Mass

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Versipellis View Post
Interesting. Looks like they put some really strong magnets behind the bumper then?
The plate frame and bracket behind the bumper is custom made for your car. It's pretty impressive what they can do.
__________________
14 435i M Sport 6 speed, MG/Coral, MusicarNW Stage 3+ Upgrade for HK, M Brakes, MPPK, MPE, M Rear Spoiler, M Side Molding, full Expel wrap
Appreciate 0
      07-18-2016, 12:42 PM   #6
Versipellis
Captain
United_States
130
Rep
682
Posts

Drives: '17 F36 440i xDrive M-Sport
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by paulff3 View Post
The plate frame and bracket behind the bumper is custom made for your car. It's pretty impressive what they can do.
Definitely going to check that out - thanks. Would be nice to have it easily removable for AutoX or car shows. For now it looks like tow hitch would be the best bet till I get that done.
__________________
2017 440i Gran Coupe xDrive MPPSK M-Sport Estoril Blue II w/ Individual Golden Brown Full Merino & Fineline Anthracite Wood
Track Handling + Premium + Cold Weather + Technology + Driver Assistance Packages
Appreciate 1
Breezin20.00
      07-25-2016, 11:44 AM   #7
USMC_F30
New Member
USMC_F30's Avatar
United_States
2
Rep
15
Posts

Drives: 2016 340xi msport
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Boston

iTrader: (0)

Cool

I dont have a front plate on my 335, been about 7 months. I had a e46 ZHP before and went front plate-less for 5 years. I am in Cambridge area.
Appreciate 0
      07-25-2016, 11:54 AM   #8
Versipellis
Captain
United_States
130
Rep
682
Posts

Drives: '17 F36 440i xDrive M-Sport
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by USMC_F30 View Post
I dont have a front plate on my 335, been about 7 months. I had a e46 ZHP before and went front plate-less for 5 years. I am in Cambridge area.
No tickets yet? With how anal CPD has gotten with ticketing people who text and drive recently, I'm surprised.
__________________
2017 440i Gran Coupe xDrive MPPSK M-Sport Estoril Blue II w/ Individual Golden Brown Full Merino & Fineline Anthracite Wood
Track Handling + Premium + Cold Weather + Technology + Driver Assistance Packages
Appreciate 0
      07-25-2016, 12:00 PM   #9
USMC_F30
New Member
USMC_F30's Avatar
United_States
2
Rep
15
Posts

Drives: 2016 340xi msport
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Boston

iTrader: (0)

Maybe, having a Veterans License plate helps me

I cant imagine drilling holes in my bumper...its a stupid law to begin with.
If you have the green and white old license plate than your exempt from the law.
Appreciate 0
      08-21-2016, 11:05 AM   #10
jpics80
First Lieutenant
jpics80's Avatar
United_States
230
Rep
315
Posts

Drives: 2017 M3 - Alpine White
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nashua, NH

iTrader: (0)

Front plates are ugly.
Appreciate 0
      08-24-2016, 09:01 AM   #11
EX5
Registered
2
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: 04 BMW X5
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Mass

iTrader: (0)

Its a $35.00 fine for failure to attach front plate. On the flip side of things most local police departments dont really enforce it. However, the State Police enforce it the most. When they get you once you become a moving target.
Appreciate 0
      08-25-2016, 10:27 AM   #12
Fronzdan
Lieutenant Colonel
United_States
271
Rep
1,688
Posts

Drives: '24 M240 xDrive
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: MA

iTrader: (0)

I don't have front plates, but I also have the older green plates, which doesn't require having them. They are worth their weight in gold.

Having said that, I've never had any cop blink an eye when looking at my bare front end as I passed by.
Appreciate 0
      08-25-2016, 11:49 AM   #13
Versipellis
Captain
United_States
130
Rep
682
Posts

Drives: '17 F36 440i xDrive M-Sport
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by EX5 View Post
When they get you once you become a moving target.
What do you mean by that? Do they start pulling you over more?
__________________
2017 440i Gran Coupe xDrive MPPSK M-Sport Estoril Blue II w/ Individual Golden Brown Full Merino & Fineline Anthracite Wood
Track Handling + Premium + Cold Weather + Technology + Driver Assistance Packages
Appreciate 0
      08-25-2016, 02:00 PM   #14
Billfitz
Lieutenant General
Billfitz's Avatar
United_States
8170
Rep
15,962
Posts

Drives: '15 328iX GT
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: New Hampshire

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Versipellis View Post
What do you mean by that? Do they start pulling you over more?
It goes into their data base, and they take subsequent offenses personally. Staties also like to use simple offenses as a good reason to pull you over in hope of finding you doing something more serious. High profile busts result in promotions.
Appreciate 0
      08-25-2016, 04:47 PM   #15
Versipellis
Captain
United_States
130
Rep
682
Posts

Drives: '17 F36 440i xDrive M-Sport
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Billfitz View Post
It goes into their data base, and they take subsequent offenses personally. Staties also like to use simple offenses as a good reason to pull you over in hope of finding you doing something more serious. High profile busts result in promotions.
Yucks. Okay, tow hitch plates it is, then.
__________________
2017 440i Gran Coupe xDrive MPPSK M-Sport Estoril Blue II w/ Individual Golden Brown Full Merino & Fineline Anthracite Wood
Track Handling + Premium + Cold Weather + Technology + Driver Assistance Packages
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2018, 06:27 PM   #16
disintegrator66
First Lieutenant
disintegrator66's Avatar
United_States
389
Rep
351
Posts

Drives: '18 340i M-Sport 6MT THP MPPSK
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: MA

iTrader: (0)

Any new updates to this thread? I'd love to NOT put a front plate on my soon to arrive 340i. However, I don't want to be hassled by Johnny Law over a silly plate...
Appreciate 0
      05-13-2018, 05:03 PM   #17
Logicoeur
Lieutenant Colonel
Logicoeur's Avatar
988
Rep
1,934
Posts

Drives: F30 335i xDrive
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Boston

iTrader: (0)

I've been driving with decommissioned German province plates upfront for several years over the last 12 years, on three different cars. Never pulled over for it. Kept the extra plate in the car just in case though.

There is a fine for not having the plate if you have the white and red plates, but as mentioned above most police won't pull you over just for that. They'll likely add it to citations for other offenses more readily ticketed.

Just remember to place the state issues plate back on the front end for inspections. They are very strict about it now.

How the new car rolls around now:
Attached Images
 
__________________
F30 335iX | Remus Axleback | Fabspeed Catted DP | VRSF Comp IC | 18X9 ET35 19lb MT1 | 255/40/18 ECS | Ohlins RT Millway Street | Millway Control Arm Bushings | Turner Endlinks | TMH 75mm 14x1.5 Studs | BMW MPerf LSD | XDelete | Pipercross Filter | MHD Stg2 93
Appreciate 0
      06-02-2018, 09:37 AM   #18
JayPichardo
BMW Client Advisor
JayPichardo's Avatar
3449
Rep
2,504
Posts

Drives: 2020 M340i
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Tulley BMW Nashua, NH

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2020 BMW M340i  [0.00]
I went with no front place for almost a year with no issue
__________________
Contact me for all your BMW needs in the New England area.
jpichardo@tulley.com


Top M Client Advisor in New England.
Appreciate 0
      08-12-2018, 02:37 PM   #19
Rillaaa
Banned
3
Rep
70
Posts

Drives: F30 3 seriesN20
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Lawrence

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I'm going almost 4 months now with no front plates, I leave my on top of the dash, makes a rattle at start up but other than that I don't even remember it being there.
Appreciate 0
      08-13-2018, 01:40 PM   #20
BES2013F30N20
Registered
0
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: 2013 328i N20
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Boston Metro West

iTrader: (0)

FIY - Mass General Law

I ran without a front plate for a year or so. This was a while ago.
When I went for the annual inspection the station wouldn't even
start the inspection without the front plate.

Just so you know: MA General Law Part I Title XIV Chapter 90

Section 6. Every motor vehicle or trailer registered under this chapter when operated in or on any way in this commonwealth shall have its register number displayed conspicuously thereon by the number plates furnished by the registrar in accordance with section two or five or by temporary number plates authorized by the registrar as hereinafter provided, one number plate to be attached at the front and one at the rear of said motor vehicle.

I don't think that the police care unless you do something to tick them off.
However, in the last annual inspection the guy took photos of my car, front and back ?
Appreciate 0
      08-13-2018, 02:53 PM   #21
Ultimateone
OG E46Fanatic
Ultimateone's Avatar
173
Rep
841
Posts

Drives: 24 Champ White CTR
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (4)

My place wont even let me have the front on the side of front bumper via the tow hook, all shops are videotaped so they aren't messing around anymore.
Appreciate 0
      08-13-2018, 04:17 PM   #22
F3rst0rder
Private First Class
90
Rep
190
Posts

Drives: 2015 335xi
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: New Hampshire

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimateone View Post
My place wont even let me have the front on the side of front bumper via the tow hook, all shops are videotaped so they aren't messing around anymore.
That’s strange. I didn’t know Mass was that anal about front plate mounting. You’d figure front bumper mounted is front bumper mounted
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:30 AM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST