Euro plate Help

abdarm · 05-01-2007, 04:23 PM

Ok well i have bidded on a german euro plate from ebay and am unsure of what to letter it. Also what are the legalities in the state of california for placing a front euro plate. Some of the options i am considering are bellow.

EURO EURO 335i
EUROTUNER

EURO335i
BMW 335

BMW335i
EUROBIMER
EUROBMW
EURO335
BMW E92
335 E92

THERE IS A LOT MORE BUT IT REALLY TOUGH TO DECIDE, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP.

FirstClass · 05-01-2007, 04:36 PM

I'd get one that says BLASEN. Means "to blow" in German. Turbo = blown I think you get it.

rpiopio · 05-01-2007, 04:56 PM

CVC 5200.
(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.

(b) When only one license plate is issued for use upon a vehicle,
it shall be attached to the rear thereof, unless the license plate is
issued for use upon a truck tractor, in which case the license plate
shall be displayed in accordance with Section 4850.5.

Driving with a Euro plate on the front and a valid CA plate on the back isn't legal. Now if your valid CA plate on the back happens to match that of the Europlate, not sure what happens then. Probably illegal, but potentially arguable.

The Cleaner · 05-01-2007, 05:28 PM

Not a fan personally, besides drawing CHP attention like a magnet they never look authentic.

abdarm · 05-01-2007, 05:28 PM

how big is the ticket and is it a point on your record

chbrules · 05-01-2007, 05:32 PM

I drive around with just the chrome metal BMW emblem plate on the front of my E90 325i and no one ever cares. Everyone around here has no plate in front. Worst case I keep the second one in my trunk so I can just change the plate right there for the damn cop if I ever did get pulled over.

Though, in section b of that legal clause you can just say that you never got more than one plate. They could never prove for sure that they sent you both plates or that you actually received them. The only thing they could do is give you a fix-it ticket at best. That's why I think the cops don't even bother anymore.

abdarm · 05-01-2007, 05:35 PM

what text would you get on the euro plate

esquire · 05-01-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpiopio

CVC 5200.
(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.

(b) When only one license plate is issued for use upon a vehicle,
it shall be attached to the rear thereof, unless the license plate is
issued for use upon a truck tractor, in which case the license plate
shall be displayed in accordance with Section 4850.5.

Driving with a Euro plate on the front and a valid CA plate on the back isn't legal. Now if your valid CA plate on the back happens to match that of the Europlate, not sure what happens then. Probably illegal, but potentially arguable.

this section of the california vehicle code ONLY makes it illegal not to affix your front license plate (which many of us don't do anyway). however, it does NOT make it illegal to affix a euro license plate to the front. there's a big distinction there.

D-Rock · 05-01-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cleaner

Not a fan personally, besides drawing CHP attention like a magnet they never look authentic.

+1

Don Nguyen · 05-01-2007, 11:03 PM

Like others said, running a euro plate can look cool, but it can also attract unwanted attention. Depends on your local authorities and laws though, some places don't even require a front plate.

Fartpimpson · 05-03-2007, 07:56 PM

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abdarm Private 20 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Euro plate Help Ok well i have bidded on a german euro plate from ebay and am unsure of what to letter it. Also what are the legalities in the state of california for placing a front euro plate. Some of the options i am considering are bellow. EURO EURO 335i EUROTUNER EURO335i BMW 335 BMW335i EUROBIMER EUROBMW EURO335 BMW E92 335 E92 THERE IS A LOT MORE BUT IT REALLY TOUGH TO DECIDE, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP. __________________ e92 335i-step black sapphire/ saddle brown sport/premium/comfort/nav
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rpiopio First Lieutenant 42 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	CVC 5200. (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. (b) When only one license plate is issued for use upon a vehicle, it shall be attached to the rear thereof, unless the license plate is issued for use upon a truck tractor, in which case the license plate shall be displayed in accordance with Section 4850.5. Driving with a Euro plate on the front and a valid CA plate on the back isn't legal. Now if your valid CA plate on the back happens to match that of the Europlate, not sure what happens then. Probably illegal, but potentially arguable. __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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The Cleaner Thats all you need to know. 43 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 , 2016 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (2)	Not a fan personally, besides drawing CHP attention like a magnet they never look authentic. __________________ - M2 2018 LBB / Black - X5 F15 2016 Mineral White / Black 1981 Delorean number 6489
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abdarm Private 20 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	how big is the ticket and is it a point on your record __________________ e92 335i-step black sapphire/ saddle brown sport/premium/comfort/nav
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chbrules MSVConrad++ 54 Rep 778 Posts Drives: E90 2006 325i \| E92 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peaches iTrader: (0)	I drive around with just the chrome metal BMW emblem plate on the front of my E90 325i and no one ever cares. Everyone around here has no plate in front. Worst case I keep the second one in my trunk so I can just change the plate right there for the damn cop if I ever did get pulled over. Though, in section b of that legal clause you can just say that you never got more than one plate. They could never prove for sure that they sent you both plates or that you actually received them. The only thing they could do is give you a fix-it ticket at best. That's why I think the cops don't even bother anymore.
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abdarm Private 20 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	what text would you get on the euro plate __________________ e92 335i-step black sapphire/ saddle brown sport/premium/comfort/nav
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Don Nguyen Banned 67 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	Like others said, running a euro plate can look cool, but it can also attract unwanted attention. Depends on your local authorities and laws though, some places don't even require a front plate.
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