Pulled over by cops for not having front license plate

playskool1 · Sat, Jun-26-2010, 09:23:42 PM

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Originally Posted by m3freak86

Zip tie it to the mesh

i've done that before and i have noticed higher oil temps because of the plate blocking the oil cooler located right below the radiator in the front grill area.

ollysnews · Sun, Jun-27-2010, 01:21:45 AM

I used to get one every 4-5 months with my old GTI. So far none with the M3....knock on wood. I used double sided tape for CHP to get the fixing ticket signed off drove around the corner and took it plate right off again. I really hate the look and since I only got pulled over every now and so often I never bothered with a more permanent solution

Khanman · Sun, Jun-27-2010, 01:26:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JaTe

zip tie it to the bottom mesh grill.

+1 that's what I did.

stupid stupid law.

Str8Down · Sun, Jun-27-2010, 03:11:54 AM

Move to FL. Problem solved

pardo · Sun, Jun-27-2010, 03:14:12 AM

Just pay the bail.
In California cops are really aggressive these days because of budget. Think of it this way - pay bail you are helping the california economy you will feel better

WillC310 · Sun, Jun-27-2010, 03:51:50 AM

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Originally Posted by buffstocover

I've heard of people covering the back and edges of the plate with felt and then wedging in between the front of the inside of their dash and the inside of the windshield. Don't know if that'll meet the legal requirement of a front plate, but...

The way the law is written, this is not legal. CA Vehicle code 5200:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5200.htm

(a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.

"attached" is probably the key word there.

rodH · Sun, Jun-27-2010, 04:30:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillC310

The way the law is written, this is not legal. CA Vehicle code 5200:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5200.htm

(a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.

"attached" is probably the key word there.

I have heard that as long as it is on the car, it is legal. People have been hesitant to do the zip tie thing too because it is basically admitting to the person who is inspecting the car to pass it off, that you are going to take it right back off. But they cant really do anything about it, until you do take it off.

jnnymn · Sun, Jun-27-2010, 04:32:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillC310

The way the law is written, this is not legal. CA Vehicle code 5200:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5200.htm

(a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.

"attached" is probably the key word there.

Have a cop friend take it to work and stamp it off. Then mail the ticket with a check for the fine. That's if you have any cop buds.

ms2bmw · Sun, Jun-27-2010, 05:16:34 AM

You can drop by the police station and have them sign the citation. They will only sign after they inspect your car has the plates installed. Then its off to the court house to pay the fine (I believe its $25) or you can mail it in.

I'm not fond of giving away money so I permanently installed the front plates.

///M3DINA · Sun, Jun-27-2010, 05:25:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3freak86

Zip tie it to the mesh

I would not suggest this option because there is a reason the front mesh is there. You are restricting air flow by putting a license plate on the mesh.

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Sun, Jun-27-2010, 01:21:45 AM	#12
ollysnews Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 71 Reputation: 0	I used to get one every 4-5 months with my old GTI. So far none with the M3....knock on wood. I used double sided tape for CHP to get the fixing ticket signed off drove around the corner and took it plate right off again. I really hate the look and since I only got pulled over every now and so often I never bothered with a more permanent solution

Sun, Jun-27-2010, 03:11:54 AM	#14
Str8Down Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 118 Reputation: 0 Location: Jax	Move to FL. Problem solved

Sun, Jun-27-2010, 05:16:34 AM	#19
ms2bmw Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 80 Reputation: 0 Location: NorCal/East Bay	You can drop by the police station and have them sign the citation. They will only sign after they inspect your car has the plates installed. Then its off to the court house to pay the fine (I believe its $25) or you can mail it in. I'm not fond of giving away money so I permanently installed the front plates.