12-17-2014, 04:53 PM | #1 |
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NY drivers - front license plate?
Been here before, with my first M in 2010. Taking delivery next week of a new one, the question is do I put the front license plate on? Leased car, better chance that I lease a new one in three years rather than buying this one out.
With my last one while I pulled over almost monthly, I didn't get my first ticket for no front license plate for 2 years. Pain in the ass, have to go to court in NYS. Do the other NY drivers care to opine? Thanks
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12-18-2014, 09:12 PM | #3 |
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Front plates are also required in California, but unless your actually doing something to get attention they don't bother you, I have never had front plate forever never got a ticket either for it.
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I've been no front plates since 98' with 2 tickets while parked. I think NYC cops have better things to worry about than a missing front plate.
Careful at the bridges and tunnels OP
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I usually don't run front plates on my Ms and I can't remember the last time I got a ticket. But I did go through a 6 month period when I collected a total of 3 tickets quite a few years ago. Now I don't even have a plate on my daily escalade and knock on wood so far so good. Than again the recent 93% decline in nypd tickets issued may have helped there as well...
As long as you don't park on the street I'd take my chances. Last edited by tommy94gt; 01-10-2015 at 08:06 PM.. |
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I got dinged 3 times...I got through Holland Tunnel fairly frequently and the jerkoff cops are always there and pull me over...probably doesn't help my car is modified but I went with the millworks...that said...on a lease car...I think the normal plate position is better than the tow hook location on the F80s
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No front plate for years. Ordered F80 and told the dealer no holes in my bumper as well.
This might be worth it to me if it fits right: Cops never pulled me over but meter maids are a different beast. |
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I've run no plate on my F30 but finally ended up putting the tow hook plate on after I was pulled over (warning only) with my wife in the car. Nothing says "I told you so" like getting pulled over.
I did get cited (while speeding) for no front plate, and I also got 1 or 2 parking tickets (and a 3rd very close call - the parking attendants were 2 cars down and hadn't gotten to me). So I made it about 2 years with just 1 parking ticket, but the others raked up so I put my plate on. Only problem is the US Millworks mount looks much weirder on the F80 because of the bumper angle.
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I am thinking about giving one of those magnetic plates that the dealers use for test drives. Anyone have any experience with these?
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Front and center. I am not overly concerned about being stopped while driving, in LI anyway. More concerned about street parking where I would slap it on and when I need to go through bridges and tunnels. Would also use it when I go out at night and have a drink or two.
I just really hate the way my car looks now with the tow hook plate. Never bothered me so much on other cars ive owned/seen but it is positioned poorly. Looks terrible. |
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I haven't had a plate on my last three cars (yellow s2000cr, e92 m3, 14 sti limited). I was in NY/CT and avoided parking on the street. So far so good. No plate will be on the M4 either
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Depends on where you live and drive. More cameras, more cops - add plate = less BS. |
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What I have done for a few friends of mine is remove the front bumper and hot glue a pair of magnets behind the bumper where a front plate would normally go and then attach the othermagnets to the license plate and voila!
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