The Love/Hate Relationship for No Front Plates

E90Flossin · 03-07-2014, 03:42 PM

I love my car, and the beauty of my bumper (1M) and I refuse to drill holes cuz of state law. But what is it actually worth? Share your stories and experiences.

Ticket 1: Parking enforcement while parked at a friends house at a busy street
Ticket 2: Parking enforcement while parked at a restaurant
Ticket 3: Police Department not giving me a speeding ticket but a no front plate
Ticket 4: Police Department. In front of my house...that one pissed me off

Could have gotten a 5th ticket but cop was nice and let me slide

Too many tickets and headache so I decided to buy a tow hook anchor instead of drilling holes...now just hoping they won't stop me for my tints

slimmie · 03-07-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Flossin

I love my car, and the beauty of my bumper (1M) and I refuse to drill holes cuz of state law. But what is it actually worth? Share your stories and experiences.

Ticket 1: Parking enforcement while parked at a friends house at a busy street
Ticket 2: Parking enforcement while parked at a restaurant
Ticket 3: Police Department not giving me a speeding ticket but a no front plate
Ticket 4: Police Department. In front of my house...that one pissed me off

Could have gotten a 5th ticket but cop was nice and let me slide

Too many tickets and headache so I decided to buy a tow hook anchor instead of drilling holes...now just hoping they won't stop me for my tints

It seems liek ticket #3 paid off and you are in the positive

Elliott@DetailAddict · 03-07-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Flossin

I love my car, and the beauty of my bumper (1M) and I refuse to drill holes cuz of state law. But what is it actually worth? Share your stories and experiences.

Ticket 1: Parking enforcement while parked at a friends house at a busy street
Ticket 2: Parking enforcement while parked at a restaurant
Ticket 3: Police Department not giving me a speeding ticket but a no front plate
Ticket 4: Police Department. In front of my house...that one pissed me off

Could have gotten a 5th ticket but cop was nice and let me slide

Too many tickets and headache so I decided to buy a tow hook anchor instead of drilling holes...now just hoping they won't stop me for my tints

I had many front license plate ticket until I decided to put it on. I used something similar to http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml. The holes aren't visible so it's easy to take it off if you decide to not put it on.

acdHQK713K · 03-07-2014, 08:54 PM

Just just a toe hook mounted plate.

MDecals · 03-07-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Flossin

I love my car, and the beauty of my bumper (1M) and I refuse to drill holes cuz of state law. But what is it actually worth? Share your stories and experiences.

Ticket 1: Parking enforcement while parked at a friends house at a busy street
Ticket 2: Parking enforcement while parked at a restaurant
Ticket 3: Police Department not giving me a speeding ticket but a no front plate
Ticket 4: Police Department. In front of my house...that one pissed me off

Could have gotten a 5th ticket but cop was nice and let me slide

Too many tickets and headache so I decided to buy a tow hook anchor instead of drilling holes...now just hoping they won't stop me for my tints

Seems like because of the lack of plate, ticket #3 saved you quite a bit of cash haha.

CalmLikeABomb · 03-07-2014, 09:32 PM

No front plate here..... texas plate of course.

Efini · 03-07-2014, 10:04 PM

its a hit or miss out here in LA, i didnt have a front plate for years and never got a ticket or even pulled over for not having one. you should get a mount that doesnt require holes in your bumper, for sure dont put holes in that bumper!

Spun Crankhub · 03-08-2014, 12:02 AM

LA is rough I guess. Ive NEVER had a front plate on any of my vehicles up her in NorCal, and not a single ticket. Knock on wood of course. ;]

E90Flossin · 03-08-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by slimmie

It seems liek ticket #3 paid off and you are in the positive

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Originally Posted by MDecals

Seems like because of the lack of plate, ticket #3 saved you quite a bit of cash haha.

Yea that was the only time I was appreciative for not having any plates on lol

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Originally Posted by Stangorang

Just just a toe hook mounted plate.

Yea I ended up doing that. Sure beats drilling holes

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Originally Posted by Elliott@DetailAddict

I had many front license plate ticket until I decided to put it on. I used something similar to http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml. The holes aren't visible so it's easy to take it off if you decide to not put it on.

Thats pretty neat, wish I have seen it before purchasing the tow hook where its off sided.

m1ka · 03-08-2014, 09:00 AM

LA is tough on no front plates. Ive gotten manyyy tickets.... Finally Ive somewhat fixed the problem while still not having to have a front plate. Just put ur plate in ur front window when parking in an area you know your chances are high for no front plate ticket. For me thats Santa Monica or anywhere on Westside. I leave the plate under my seat and through it in the window while street parked and havent had a ticket since.

E90Flossin · 03-08-2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m1ka

LA is tough on no front plates. Ive gotten manyyy tickets.... Finally Ive somewhat fixed the problem while still not having to have a front plate. Just put ur plate in ur front window when parking in an area you know your chances are high for no front plate ticket. For me thats Santa Monica or anywhere on Westside. I leave the plate under my seat and through it in the window while street parked and havent had a ticket since.

I heard you can still get one since its not secured on your bumper, but I don't wanna jinx it, sounds like it has been working pretty well for you.

YMB_F80 · 03-09-2014, 10:49 PM

Hey man! I have the 1M also but this is what i usually do! If i were to street park in a city I've never been to I just put my tow hook plate on, the areas i travel in never gave me any trouble for no front plate while driving *knock on wood.* But if you street park I recommend putting the tow hook plate on!

surfcali · 03-11-2014, 08:20 PM

I had the same problem as you - I live in LA and received 4 no front license plate parking tickets. I solved this problem but sticking the dealer sticker (temp license) on the lower right corner in my windshield.

Since I made this change - I don't get ticketed for only no front license plate only. But I did get a legit parking ticket and also got slapped the additional $25 no license plate penalty - gotta pay the steez tax.

surfcali · 03-11-2014, 08:23 PM

when I go to LAX i literally stick on the front license to my bumper user painters tape. no joke.

Cloudywolf · 03-11-2014, 08:57 PM

I had been driving for years without a front plate with no problems at all, until I moved to Culver City. The street I lived on had street sweeping two days a week, and most of the time, I would have street parking available to me. Parking enforcement drove by during the street sweep days and would issue tickets without a front plate without fail. I ended up buying some 3M double sided tape and slapped my plate back up.

mrfat · 03-12-2014, 11:07 PM

LA sucks and they'll ticket you for anything they can. The law states that the plate needs to be clearly visible and I guess having it on your dash doesn't count. Been ticketed several times for this and have lost every time. If the officer deems it not to be clearly visible then his or her judgement prevails. I've also had it where I mounted my plated off to one side on an evo and was ticketed as it wasn't clearly visible by oncoming traffic, which was only true if they were within 10 ft of the vehicle.

khaye1 · 03-13-2014, 11:03 AM

I left my temp registration on the windshield and dealer plates on the back...haven't been stopped for no front plates for 2 years now, I run into cops almost on a daily basis.

E92GRL · 03-13-2014, 02:59 PM

No front plate, no tickets (for that)... yet.

tc535i · 03-13-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloudywolf

I had been driving for years without a front plate with no problems at all, until I moved to Culver City. The street I lived on had street sweeping two days a week, and most of the time, I would have street parking available to me. Parking enforcement drove by during the street sweep days and would issue tickets without a front plate without fail. I ended up buying some 3M double sided tape and slapped my plate back up.

I've gotten so many tickets in west la going back to 2000 at UCLA, I finally gave up and put plates on.

Of course, my wheels have gotten stolen, which is a whole other thing altogether... lol

techwhiz · 03-13-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Flossin

I love my car, and the beauty of my bumper (1M) and I refuse to drill holes cuz of state law. But what is it actually worth? Share your stories and experiences.

Ticket 1: Parking enforcement while parked at a friends house at a busy street
Ticket 2: Parking enforcement while parked at a restaurant
Ticket 3: Police Department not giving me a speeding ticket but a no front plate
Ticket 4: Police Department. In front of my house...that one pissed me off

Could have gotten a 5th ticket but cop was nice and let me slide

Too many tickets and headache so I decided to buy a tow hook anchor instead of drilling holes...now just hoping they won't stop me for my tints

I have this.
http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotiv...+plate+bracket

Mounted under the place where the standard license plate holder goes.

alehksss · 03-14-2014, 05:16 PM

dang 4 tickets lol
i havent had front plates for about 7 months havent got stopped .... yet.

E90Flossin · 03-31-2014, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by alehksss

dang 4 tickets lol
i havent had front plates for about 7 months havent got stopped .... yet.

I went for about 2 years for not getting a single one, then in one year, they decide to pick on me lol

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Efini Silent Service 100 Rep 976 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	its a hit or miss out here in LA, i didnt have a front plate for years and never got a ticket or even pulled over for not having one. you should get a mount that doesnt require holes in your bumper, for sure dont put holes in that bumper!
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Spun Crankhub Major General 965 Rep 5,032 Posts Drives: 15 F82 SOLD Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (63)	LA is rough I guess. Ive NEVER had a front plate on any of my vehicles up her in NorCal, and not a single ticket. Knock on wood of course. ;]
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m1ka First Lieutenant 25 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12)	LA is tough on no front plates. Ive gotten manyyy tickets.... Finally Ive somewhat fixed the problem while still not having to have a front plate. Just put ur plate in ur front window when parking in an area you know your chances are high for no front plate ticket. For me thats Santa Monica or anywhere on Westside. I leave the plate under my seat and through it in the window while street parked and havent had a ticket since.
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surfcali Second Lieutenant 245 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Mineral White Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Westwood iTrader: (1)	I had the same problem as you - I live in LA and received 4 no front license plate parking tickets. I solved this problem but sticking the dealer sticker (temp license) on the lower right corner in my windshield. Since I made this change - I don't get ticketed for only no front license plate only. But I did get a legit parking ticket and also got slapped the additional $25 no license plate penalty - gotta pay the steez tax.
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surfcali Second Lieutenant 245 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Mineral White Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Westwood iTrader: (1)	when I go to LAX i literally stick on the front license to my bumper user painters tape. no joke.
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Cloudywolf Private First Class 15 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2013 Z4 35i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (1)	I had been driving for years without a front plate with no problems at all, until I moved to Culver City. The street I lived on had street sweeping two days a week, and most of the time, I would have street parking available to me. Parking enforcement drove by during the street sweep days and would issue tickets without a front plate without fail. I ended up buying some 3M double sided tape and slapped my plate back up.
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mrfat New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: evo x/e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	LA sucks and they'll ticket you for anything they can. The law states that the plate needs to be clearly visible and I guess having it on your dash doesn't count. Been ticketed several times for this and have lost every time. If the officer deems it not to be clearly visible then his or her judgement prevails. I've also had it where I mounted my plated off to one side on an evo and was ticketed as it wasn't clearly visible by oncoming traffic, which was only true if they were within 10 ft of the vehicle.
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khaye1 Colonel 145 Rep 2,809 Posts Drives: 18 AW F80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8)	I left my temp registration on the windshield and dealer plates on the back...haven't been stopped for no front plates for 2 years now, I run into cops almost on a daily basis. __________________
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alehksss New Member 10 Rep 21 Posts Drives: e90 lci 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pico Rivera, CA iTrader: (0)	dang 4 tickets lol i havent had front plates for about 7 months havent got stopped .... yet.
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