Can you use euro-plate ( front only ) in CA ?

bob328 · 06-03-2008, 02:02 AM

Will it be ok if I order a euro-plate with my given number from DMV, put it in the front only, while the regular back plate unchanged ? I 've seen some people don't even have any plate in the front anyway.

LOLrance · 06-03-2008, 02:04 AM

Legally? No. But no ones gonna stop you if you want to do it anyways.

Having a euro plate in the front draws even more attention then having no front plates at all. Its quite common for people to not have a front plate here (although they are still cracking down on it). So in the sea of cars with no front plate and cars with front plates, you will be the lonesome guy standing out with your euro plate. You are just asking to get pulled over.

jaespark87 · 06-03-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

Having a euro plate in the front draws even more attention then having no front plates at all.

good point

DAISH · 06-03-2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

Legally? No. But no ones gonna stop you if you want to do it anyways.

Having a euro plate in the front draws even more attention then having no front plates at all. Its quite common for people to not have a front plate here (although they are still cracking down on it). So in the sea of cars with no front plate and cars with front plates, you will be the lonesome guy standing out with your euro plate. You are just asking to get pulled over.

Very true!!

BMW F22 · 06-03-2008, 01:44 PM

I ran euro plates in the front and rear for about 6 months and had no issue whatsoever. But like others have said, you will be drawing more attention to yourself than not having a front plate.

Tondtar · 06-03-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

I ran euro plates in the front and rear for about 6 months and had no issue whatsoever. But like others have said, you will be drawing more attention to yourself than not having a front plate.

Perhaps Cops in NorCal are more relaxed ...Not here in SoCal. Another reason for an uptight one from Culver City or Santa Monica to pull you over and give you a hard time. Then they will notice the dark tint, noisy muffler, dirty ash tray, you name it ...

riptide · 06-03-2008, 09:15 PM

When I picked up my car from ED, it already had front euro plates. Which I would have preferred no front plate.

I had my CA lic plates match my ED plates, which is just cool for me or anyone who looks closely. But, it is CA law to have CA issue front plates....red light cameras... It is just that if you don't give the police a reason or two, then they will generally leave you alone. So far, I'm lucky, or else it is just a fix it ticket.

AlpineG05 · 06-03-2008, 10:25 PM

i have front euro plate that i had made from germanplates.com and no problem whatsoever here in central valley i don't know how tough SoCal. but i'll be there later this month for the first time with my car so wish me luck.

doba_s · 06-03-2008, 10:32 PM

CA is not the part of the Euro ... or ?

riptide · 06-03-2008, 10:38 PM

One would think at least the bay area is the european union with bimmers and benz all about us.

MP1668 · 06-04-2008, 12:02 PM

I have euro plate in front .. knock on wood but haven't got pull over
and I live in socal

darkphantom · 06-04-2008, 01:56 PM

you can order Euro style plates for the US, I am planning on doing that, but I'm not sure if it's legal, anyone confirm this?
http://www.europeanplates.com/europe...esfive2006.htm

Kloogy · 06-04-2008, 02:27 PM

IT IS NOT LEGAL in CA

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riptide New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area/Peninsula iTrader: (0)	norcal When I picked up my car from ED, it already had front euro plates. Which I would have preferred no front plate. I had my CA lic plates match my ED plates, which is just cool for me or anyone who looks closely. But, it is CA law to have CA issue front plates....red light cameras... It is just that if you don't give the police a reason or two, then they will generally leave you alone. So far, I'm lucky, or else it is just a fix it ticket. __________________ Jet Black/Cream Leatherette/Gray Poplar/Power shade/side shades/heated seats/bluetooth/Vent Module VDO Nav w/back up cam/carbon fiber emblems/rear fogs/clear side reflectors
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