Front License plate rules in Canada

[SeatownE30]

Hey R3Vers,

Does anyone know the rules in Canada regarding front license plates? My brother is planning to visit Vancouver in July and will be using my car which doesnt have the front plate.

Do the border officers care? Will they not allow him in the country without it? I can try to find the front plate but might have lost it. :(

Thanks!

[Grand525]

That is a very good question.
I don't remember if i ever been asked for front plate at all.
It should be fine, as long as he answers all of the questions short and simple without talking too much or too loud.
Maybe start answering with No habla Ingles, if he think he should from the get go :)

[10Toes]

Front plate is a state law, not sure if the border patrol enforce state laws or only Federal laws. Even if they can't give you a ticket they can call someone that can.

[SeatownE30]

10toes - state as in WA state or BC?

[Erik]

As in WA. I'm fairly certain BC, CND won't give two waffleswaffleswaffleswaffless whether or not he has a plate.

That's like saying I drove my car here from FL and wonder if I can get pulled over for not having a front plate. FL doesn't even issue front plates.

[EuroE30ic]

as someone from Vancouver Island in BC, Canada i know for fact they will not give two shits. yes it is the law for us to have plate on the front (which i also do not have) they only enforce it on local BC plates really, no worries over foreigners

[bernzpeed]

Problem solved

[Erik]

^ That is badass!

[Pdxseth]

Problem solved

Where do I get or how do I make one of these?

[bmw325csi]

Cant remember the company but they were selling these at bimmerfest a few years back. very cool piece

[bmw325csi]

Here we go. Sorry for the thread jack.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...se+plate+hider

[Pdxseth]

Word, thanks

[defaultName]

You should be fine.

For example Ontario requires a front plate but Quebec does not. Cars registered in Quebec can drive in Ontario without a front plate.

[SeatownE30]

as someone from Vancouver Island in BC, Canada i know for fact they will not give two shits. yes it is the law for us to have plate on the front (which i also do not have) they only enforce it on local BC plates really, no worries over foreigners

Awesome feedback and kinda what i was hoping to hear. :)

[quote=Erik;3758373]As in WA. I'm fairly certain BC, CND won't give two waffleswaffleswaffleswaffless whether or not he has a plate.

It seems like this law in Canada is seldomly enforced which is good. This isnt for my E30 but rather our X5 which i havent had a plate on for years. Cops dont look at SUVs front license plates that much apparently.

Problem solved

Hahaha! that thing is awesome!

You should be fine.

For example Ontario requires a front plate but Quebec does not. Cars registered in Quebec can drive in Ontario without a front plate.

Thanks! I think i'll let my bro go and wing it. If he has any issues, i'll just put the plate in the trunk.

Thanks fellas!