Better for me but not for my M :( just venting

[sameh]

I am relocating from NC to TX and very excited about my new job, area, etc but I just realized that TX requires the front licence plate......
I used to read the threads about front plate and feel sorry for all those owners who were torn between doing the legal thing and doing the right thing
I will soon join you guys..I haven't done my homework yet regarding best ways to hang the plates without causing perminant damage to the car.
I'm not even sure NOT hanging them is an option since I'll be using a toll Hwy on daily bases and cameras take a picture of your plate to bill you by the end of the month..

[Georgeair]

I'm in the exact same boat! Planning to find out what fine is before putting one on.

[KIS]

I've driven cars in Houston for over 30 years without a front plate and have never been stopped exclusively for that issue. I also use a tollway and it is not a problem since (at least in Houston) you are issued a sticker for the front windshield. Lastly, I like not having a front plate because it gives the cop the option of not giving you a moving violation when he stops you for "other" reasons.

[dizzyj]

same in austin. about 1/3 of the cars dont have a licence plate.

I was stopped by state trooper out in the middle of no where texas, but I swear I was being profiled. He pulled me over for driving a red bmw

I just played stupid. "Er? really? I just bought the car, didnt even realize that there wasnt a front licence plate"

[SamS]

Where are you moving to in Texas?

The toll cameras take a picture of your rear plate.

Do you have the OEM front bracket? I'm considering using that for the bottom screws, and double sided tape for the top/front. Alternately, I am considering this.

[Grail05]

no offense its just a front plate. just dont put it and pay for the fine... you gotta pay to play... im in cali Los Angeles and we require front plate but i dont have one. you can always get the tow hook front plate mount.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by Sean05

no offense its just a front plate. just dont put it and pay for the fine... you gotta pay to play

I guess you light $100 bills on fire too?

[FVM3]

i drive without front plate in California where front plate is required

[sameh]

[QUOTE=SamS;9829807]Where are you moving to in Texas?

The toll cameras take a picture of your rear plate.

Do you have the OEM front bracket? I'm considering using that for the bottom screws, and double sided tape for the top/front. Alternately, I am considering [url=http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotive-22-1-46230-8-Adjustable-Mounting/dp/B0013HP98C/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8

[Nine]

Originally Posted by SamS

I guess you light $100 bills on fire too?

You obviously do not own an e9x M3.

[Grail05]

Originally Posted by SamS

I guess you light $100 bills on fire too?

i dont mine. like i said you gotta pay to play.... but if you do get the tow hook front plate holder.

Originally Posted by christopherchenm

i drive without front plate in California where front plate is required

Yeap same here... i had a cop look at me and the front of my car and gave me a thumbs up...

[sameh]

[QUOTE=SamS;9829807]Where are you moving to in Texas?

The toll cameras take a picture of your rear plate.

Do you have the OEM front bracket? I'm considering using that for the bottom screws, and double sided tape for the top/front. Alternately, I am considering [url=http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotive-22-1-46230-8-Adjustable-Mounting/dp/B0013HP98C/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8

[sameh]

Sorry, Dam iphone app cut my response twice now. Moving to Dallas area. I'm very happy though that a BMW dealer is practically on every corner. Here in NC, I have 3 dealers at exactly the same distance from home, but in different directions 70 miles away that is.
It sounds from your responses guys that front license plates are not enforced much in TX. Tell you what, I'll assign $200 to those fines, if I go years to pay those $200 then it's cool but if I go through the $200 in a matter of a year, I'll have to bite the bullet and hang it.

[Nelrock]

May be dealing with this dilema myself soon.

Driving a red M3 is already enough of a police attractor, I've been on the fence about giving them any more incentive to pull me over.
Was looking at the tow hook alternatives, as I refuse to the the OEM mount. Seen the GoMiniGo and the RHO. They seem pretty similar in design and price. Does anybody know if one has advantages over another?

[valeram]

Just put it in, so you don't worry about any fine or ticket.

[H2C]

Originally Posted by sameh

...I'll be using a toll Hwy on daily bases and cameras take a picture of your plate to bill you by the end of the month..

Get a toll tag for your car if you'll be using the toll roads that much. The toll rate for toll tag cars is always lower than the non tag users. The difference adds up pretty fast if you're a frequent user.

http://www.ntta.org/

Oh and I've been running no front plates 9 years. Got pulled over once by a state trooper and was let go with a warning.

[heart_doctor]

I live in ny and my dealer put a mount on the front bumper, not screwed in ... Most likely with a glue of some sort....

[matthewk]

Originally Posted by sameh

Sorry, Dam iphone app cut my response twice now. Moving to Dallas area. I'm very happy though that a BMW dealer is practically on every corner. Here in NC, I have 3 dealers at exactly the same distance from home, but in different directions 70 miles away that is.
It sounds from your responses guys that front license plates are not enforced much in TX. Tell you what, I'll assign $200 to those fines, if I go years to pay those $200 then it's cool but if I go through the $200 in a matter of a year, I'll have to bite the bullet and hang it.

I have lived in Dallas for the last 13yrs and have not for a single day ever had a front plate mounted and I have never received a ticket. (knock on wood).. Classic BMW is great for service, I use Ron Williamson as my service advisor (so do my folks) and have never had a problem, guy is a really good communicator which for me at least is the most important aspect of a service guy. Good luck with your move and feel free to PM me if you need anything while you transition to the new area.

[mdosu]

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...20&postcount=7

[kmarei]

Originally Posted by christopherchenm

i drive without front plate in California where front plate is required

i drive without front plate in Virginia where a front plate is required
and been doing that since february 2005

with the M3
i have the tow hook mount one, but it's in the trunk
if i ever get pulled over, i will act all surprised that i don't have a front plate
and tell the officer i had removed it when i was washing the car
and i can screw it in while he waits
no fine, no ticket

why pay to play if you can win without paying

[besiktas]

Thats what i do, excep sometimes i appeal and get rid of the ticket

Originally Posted by Sean05

no offense its just a front plate. just dont put it and pay for the fine... you gotta pay to play... im in cali Los Angeles and we require front plate but i dont have one. you can always get the tow hook front plate mount.

[FVM3]

As soon as you dont do crazy things, cops wont just pull you over for the plate