[jh00@aol.com]

Has anyone had an issue with putting on a front license plate (I'm in a state which requires you to have a front plate) without blocking the sensors for the drivers assistance and safety features which is located in the front grill?

[dnippard]

Originally Posted by jh00@aol.com

Has anyone had an issue with putting on a front license plate (I'm in a state which requires you to have a front plate) without blocking the sensors for the drivers assistance and safety features which is located in the front grill?

That's exactly my line when I get stopped! Hoping someone can confirm it's true. It actually does cover it slightly. In the meantime it looks way better without a plate on the front.

[ACF90M5]

https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1484172

It looks like the tow hook is the best solution. I had the same issue on my S6 in CT

[vtknight]

I was going to do the tow hook and decided against it...To be clear - I am not saying what the functionality is or is not - only what my impressions of what I have directly experienced with the car since having the front plate on. I specifically remember the front impact warning light going off while driving today as there was an accident ahead with quick deceleration after the fact - so that appeared to work (at least once anyway). Parking view in the front was also clear to my recollection - I can at least state I didn't notice anything wrong with the coverage/view.

Again - do your own research/speak with BMW and due diligence - these are just my opinions from my experience with the car.

[Boeing Driver]

I use Big Mike's "Sto-n-Show" on my M4. I love it. Easy on/off.

[th3hitman316]

I'm Registered in CT 2 plate state and i refuse to drill into any of my vehicles front bumper, well except for my commercial vehicle, no far no issues, i do believe for some vehicles cops won't harras as much.

[jh00@aol.com]

Originally Posted by th3hitman316

I'm Registered in CT 2 plate state and i refuse to drill into any of my vehicles front bumper, well except for my commercial vehicle, no far no issues, i do believe for some vehicles cops won't harras as much.

Heading into Manhattan by the bridges and tunnels there are always cops ticketing specifically for this. They don't care really.

[wanesso]

Originally Posted by dnippard

That's exactly my line when I get stopped! Hoping someone can confirm it's true. It actually does cover it slightly. In the meantime it looks way better without a plate on the front.

That's worked for me— don't like a front plate on any car...

[Bill27]

If you live in New York State you will be ticketed for driving without a front license plate. Don’t ask the salesman. Most are clueless.

[Oswiff]

Originally Posted by jh00@aol.com

Heading into Manhattan by the bridges and tunnels there are always cops ticketing specifically for this. They don't care really.

The Port Authority cops look for front plate violations? Or are there other cops that I have never noticed.
Lived in Manhattan for 18 years, now I live in NJ and go into the city regularly. I have only seen the Port Authority police at the crossings and I could be wrong but that's not what they're there to do. Most of the time they are just chatting among themselves.
In Manhattan, I would imaging the traffic agents/meter maids are the ones who issue tickets as the regular cops don't really bother with non driving violations in my experience.

[jh00@aol.com]

Originally Posted by Oswiff

The Port Authority cops look for front plate violations? Or are there other cops that I have never noticed.
Lived in Manhattan for 18 years, now I live in NJ and go into the city regularly. I have only seen the Port Authority police at the crossings and I could be wrong but that's not what they're there to do. Most of the time they are just chatting among themselves.
In Manhattan, I would imaging the traffic agents/meter maids are the ones who issue tickets as the regular cops don't really bother with non driving violations in my experience.

unfortunately that's all they do. They looked to ticket all the time for that.

[droitman]

I tried the tow hook. Always interfered with sensor. And looked like crap :-)
I removed it and I’m much happier. I’m keeping it in the trunk :-) but so far after 3 months in NJ I have not gotten stopped.

[Oswiff]

Originally Posted by droitman

I tried the tow hook. Always interfered with sensor. And looked like crap :-)
I removed it and I’m much happier. I’m keeping it in the trunk :-) but so far after 3 months in NJ I have not gotten stopped.

I have also had mine for 3 months (took delivery end of May) and I also live in NJ and decided against a front plate.
Haven't been bothered so far - knock on wood. My neighbor has a Ghibli and he hasn't had a front plate for 4 years with no issues.
I honestly can't leave my house without seeing at least 10 cars with only rear plates. I have found myself checking. They are mostly Tesla's and Maseratis. A lot of BMWs don't have front plates and a few MBs. Seems to be much more common than I ever noticed before.
Here's to hoping we don't get hassled.