CT license plate law

K19BMW · 10-08-2013, 06:59 PM

So i have been thinking of getting a euro plate but i know in CT you need to have your official plate on the front and back of your car.
im just looking to get some input from CT residents who have a euro plate and how often you have been pulled over for it.

GreaseMonkey · 10-08-2013, 08:26 PM

Typically it seems CT is pretty lenient with regard to front plates. That is to say I think it's unlikely you would be stopped just for that issue. If they've got you pulled over for something else, however, I'd expect them to cover the missing plate along with whatever else they see.

Conti. · 10-08-2013, 09:51 PM

when i had my e46 i never put a front plate on and never had a problem, even with 15% tint never once got pulled over. i did have it up in the front window even though it was barely visible/readable

K19BMW · 10-08-2013, 10:32 PM

thanks for the info guys. I have been thinking about going plateless in the front but idk if it will look good because I just have the regular (non msport) bumper

Freelo · 10-08-2013, 10:38 PM

never been stopped for no front plate in 3.5 years with this car.

YGazis109 · 10-08-2013, 10:43 PM

Hey man still need to meet up but I don't have a front plate and am not planning on getting one either they don't seem to care much but I did get pulled over in mass and got a warning once lol...just got a m3 rep so def no bumper now lol here is a pic

K19BMW · 10-09-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by YGazis109

Hey man still need to meet up but I don't have a front plate and am not planning on getting one either they don't seem to care much but I did get pulled over in mass and got a warning once lol...just got a m3 rep so def no bumper now lol here is a pic

looks good, I guess I am going to go plateless lol. Now I just have to decide whether I want to use bumper plugs or epoxy and touch up paint

335xituned · 10-09-2013, 08:44 AM

I had the euro plate "move over" for over 2 years got pulled over once and the cop asked me all about the mods in the car than told me he pulled me over because of the front plate he told me to at least put it in the windshield didnt even bother to writte a warning!

YGazis109 · 10-09-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by YGazis109

Hey man still need to meet up but I don't have a front plate and am not planning on getting one either they don't seem to care much but I did get pulled over in mass and got a warning once lol...just got a m3 rep so def no bumper now lol here is a pic

looks good, I guess I am going to go plateless lol. Now I just have to decide whether I want to use bumper plugs or epoxy and touch up paint

I used epoxy and repainted my old oem bumper before I got my rep m3

shocka1212 · 10-09-2013, 02:11 PM

never been a fan of euro plates,

scottp999 · 10-09-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by E90tuned

I had the euro plate "move over" for over 2 years got pulled over once and the cop asked me all about the mods in the car than told me he pulled me over because of the front plate he told me to at least put it in the windshield didnt even bother to writte a warning!

Tried to PM you but you your PM box was full.

335xituned · 10-09-2013, 03:12 PM

Hey sorry just made room

psmitty95 · 10-09-2013, 03:58 PM

I've had no front plate on my car for well over a year and have had no issues. For what it's worth, two people I know that had euro plates did get pulled over and told they need a front plate. One of them even had his real license plate numbers on the euro plate up front... Anyways if I were you I would either do CT front plate or none. I think the cops won't bother you with none as much as they will with a euro plate for some reason

rapido335i · 10-09-2013, 08:25 PM

I get pull over all the timein nj i just blame it on the dealer i bought the car like that and im waiting for dealer to make the holes for me it works all the time but when i go to ct the police never miss with me

ZTZ1010 · 10-10-2013, 12:54 PM

Lived in CT my entire life and I've never run a front plate on any of my cars.. never been pulled over for it..

10-08-2013, 06:59 PM	#1
K19BMW Lieutenant 112 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi sedan [0.00]	CT license plate law So i have been thinking of getting a euro plate but i know in CT you need to have your official plate on the front and back of your car. im just looking to get some input from CT residents who have a euro plate and how often you have been pulled over for it. __________________ 2008 335xi Sedan in Monaco Blue/Beige Dakota Leather/Cold Weather/Premium Package/ Navigation/ Logic7 Alpina B3 Flash, JB4 G5, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, VRSF DP, VRSF 7" FMIC, 30% tint, matte black kidney grills, paint matched e90 spoiler, paint matched front splitter, black finishing rods, BMW OEM Blacklines, Cyba air scoops, powder coated matte black wheels, Koni + Eibachs, more to come.
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GreaseMonkey Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 258 Posts Drives: '09 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	Typically it seems CT is pretty lenient with regard to front plates. That is to say I think it's unlikely you would be stopped just for that issue. If they've got you pulled over for something else, however, I'd expect them to cover the missing plate along with whatever else they see. __________________ His: '21 Kia Telluride SX Hers::'19 Lexus Ux250h F-sport His: '67 Jacobsen Tractor Formerly His:'09 335 xdrive
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Conti. Lieutenant 86 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 16' Azurite F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 M3 [0.00]	when i had my e46 i never put a front plate on and never had a problem, even with 15% tint never once got pulled over. i did have it up in the front window even though it was barely visible/readable
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K19BMW Lieutenant 112 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi sedan [0.00]	thanks for the info guys. I have been thinking about going plateless in the front but idk if it will look good because I just have the regular (non msport) bumper __________________ 2008 335xi Sedan in Monaco Blue/Beige Dakota Leather/Cold Weather/Premium Package/ Navigation/ Logic7 Alpina B3 Flash, JB4 G5, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, VRSF DP, VRSF 7" FMIC, 30% tint, matte black kidney grills, paint matched e90 spoiler, paint matched front splitter, black finishing rods, BMW OEM Blacklines, Cyba air scoops, powder coated matte black wheels, Koni + Eibachs, more to come.
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Freelo Private First Class 10 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 328i (sold) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (5)	never been stopped for no front plate in 3.5 years with this car. __________________ Koni sport shocks, BMW performance springs, M3 arms and sways front and rear, M3 subframe bushings, Velocity toe arms, M3 front strut bar, Cobb, ETS FMIC, Vishnu charge pipe, RPI scoops, M3 steering wheel, M3 carbon leather interior trim, Advan RS 18 inch wheels, Pilot sport tires
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10-08-2013, 10:43 PM	#6
YGazis109 Yiannis Gazis 98 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somers, CT iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW 335is [0.00]	Hey man still need to meet up but I don't have a front plate and am not planning on getting one either they don't seem to care much but I did get pulled over in mass and got a warning once lol...just got a m3 rep so def no bumper now lol here is a pic Attached Images __________________ 2nd Bimmer - 2013 335is \| Alpine White \| DCT \| Loaded 1st Bimmer - 2007 328xi \| SGM \| e90 \| Premium \| Navi \| Gloss black trim \| Cold \| AA headers \| 3 stage intake manifold \| AA stage 3 tune \| AFE stage 2 intake \| Cyba Scoops \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM LCI mtech front bumper \| OEM LCI hood \| OEM gloss black kidney grills \| Orion v4 LED halos with blackout headlights \| Valentine 1 Radar \| Sport wheel with paddles \| kw v1 coilovers \| VMR 710 \| Continental ExtremeContact DW \|
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10-09-2013, 08:44 AM	#8
335xituned Captain 39 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: ct iTrader: (5)	I had the euro plate "move over" for over 2 years got pulled over once and the cop asked me all about the mods in the car than told me he pulled me over because of the front plate he told me to at least put it in the windshield didnt even bother to writte a warning!
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shocka1212 Philanthropist 28 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	never been a fan of euro plates, __________________ "Where is your sense of adventure guys? If we don't cut in and out of traffic we will disappoint all those who think BMW drivers are all a**holes." The 2011 3-Series coupe offering the infamous "Harmon Kardon Badging"
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335xituned Captain 39 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: ct iTrader: (5)	Hey sorry just made room
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10-09-2013, 03:58 PM	#13
psmitty95 Brigadier General 593 Rep 4,393 Posts Drives: '23 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (11)	I've had no front plate on my car for well over a year and have had no issues. For what it's worth, two people I know that had euro plates did get pulled over and told they need a front plate. One of them even had his real license plate numbers on the euro plate up front... Anyways if I were you I would either do CT front plate or none. I think the cops won't bother you with none as much as they will with a euro plate for some reason __________________ < Click picture for photoshoot E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: JB4 + MHD, Doc Race ST, Pure 6266, AD-Eng PI/Mounts, Fuel-It st. 3, Custom Exhaust, Tuned by TwistedTuning More Pictures: Build Thread /// 683AWHP/675AWTQ
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rapido335i Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: jerzy iTrader: (0)	I get pull over all the timein nj i just blame it on the dealer i bought the car like that and im waiting for dealer to make the holes for me it works all the time but when i go to ct the police never miss with me
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10-10-2013, 12:54 PM	#15
ZTZ1010 Aficionado of All Things Vroom 185 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2020 F97 X3M Competition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (9)	Lived in CT my entire life and I've never run a front plate on any of my cars.. never been pulled over for it.. __________________ Current: 2020 F97 X3M Competition Retired: '18 6MT AW F30 340x Drive \| '15 6MT F80 M3\| '11 AW DCT E92 M3\| '09 6MT AW E90 335i\| 08' 6MT E92 328xi
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