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      06-26-2015, 06:40 AM   #1
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While waiting on my M4,going thru member's M4 Picture, most of what I have seen so far does not have front license plate drilled on the bumper...

Virginia requires both front and back and Im kinda curious as how you guys are handling it..

Personally, i don't mind drilling license plate in the front, but does it look bad or kills appearance ?

Any suggestions ?
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i couldn't bear the thought of vandalizing the front bumper just to satisfy some lame front plate law.



i used an US Millworks front tow hook plate mount. it's pretty solid.

it does require some careful finagling for it to not interfere with the front parking sensors. some folks don't like the asymmetry of the tow hook plate, but it doesn't bother me. And, if VA ever does away with the front plate law, my car will remain pristine.
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      06-26-2015, 08:05 AM   #3
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i couldn't bear the thought of vandalizing the front bumper just to satisfy some lame front plate law.



i used an US Millworks front tow hook plate mount. it's pretty solid.

it does require some careful finagling for it to not interfere with the front parking sensors. some folks don't like the asymmetry of the tow hook plate, but it doesn't bother me. And, if VA ever does away with the front plate law, my car will remain pristine.
ya,, saw your M4 license plate and looks pretty solid. I not really into tow hook plating and was considering as last option.

I was wondering if cops have their eyes open wide for no front license plate, especially on sports cars ? was considering to take chances if penalty isn't too steep
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ya,, saw your M3 license plate and looks pretty solid. I not really into tow hook plating and was considering as last option.

I was wondering if cops have their eyes open wide for no front license plate, especially on sports cars ? was considering to take chances if penalty isn't too steep
prob depends on how flashy your car is, your age/race, time of the month/ticket quota.

since my car is YMB, i just didn't care for the hassle. that's one less reason for a cop to want to pull me over.
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I only really have issues with the DC parking assholes. I have MD tags, and no front plate, and every time I'm in the city, they write me a ticket. I always dispute them though.
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Knock on wood I haven't had an issue yet. BUT.......On my old e92 I was at a gas station and a Fairfax Count cop walked up to me and noticed my lack of a front plate. He threatened to tow my car because it wasn't compliant and couldn't pass inspection. After some begging, pleading, and lying about my plate brackets not fitting properly, he let me go with a warning....That being said, I still haven't put a front plate on and don't intend too unless I absolutely have to.(again, knock on wood, carbon fiber, etc...)
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Knock on wood I haven't had an issue yet. BUT.......On my old e92 I was at a gas station and a Fairfax Count cop walked up to me and noticed my lack of a front plate. He threatened to tow my car because it wasn't compliant and couldn't pass inspection. After some begging, pleading, and lying about my plate brackets not fitting properly, he let me go with a warning....That being said, I still haven't put a front plate on and don't intend too unless I absolutely have to.(again, knock on wood, carbon fiber, etc...)
I typically stay away from crass comments...but what a dick!!
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I only really have issues with the DC parking assholes. I have MD tags, and no front plate, and every time I'm in the city, they write me a ticket. I always dispute them though.
Parking patrol is usually the enforcer of this non moving infraction, for an officer to actually pull you over for this is just basic fishing & harassment!
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While waiting on my M4,going thru member's M4 Picture, most of what I have seen so far does not have front license plate drilled on the bumper...

Virginia requires both front and back and Im kinda curious as how you guys are handling it..

Personally, i don't mind drilling license plate in the front, but does it look bad or kills appearance ?

Any suggestions ?
OP, you say you don't mind...so just do the smart thing and save hassles.

For me, no dice on drilling! Been around since last Nov now and my locals seem not to care, on the highway I guess I just go to fast for them to see.

Drill, no way!
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OP, you say you don't mind...so just do the smart thing and save hassles.

For me, no dice on drilling! Been around since last Nov now and my locals seem not to care, on the highway I guess I just go to fast for them to see.

Drill, no way!
lol , big question to be think about ,,

got like 9 points on my license for the speeding and probably next time I get caught, my license would be suspended.

studpid online safety driving class takes forever to finish..
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lol , big question to be think about ,,

got like 9 points on my license for the speeding and probably next time I get caught, my license would be suspended.

studpid online safety driving class takes forever to finish..
I just got a speeding ticket and got a lawyer and got the ticket dismissed if
I take the online course which I just did took me about a week to finish and
passed the final what a PIA! There's eight modules I did two a day no hurry
I had till July 20 to finish. Good Luck!
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I just got a speeding ticket and got a lawyer and got the ticket dismissed if
I take the online course which I just did took me about a week to finish and
passed the final what a PIA! There's eight modules I did two a day no hurry
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