Horizontal ?

I cant believe that, Horizontally mounted :?

Thats like laying it flat on the back of the bike..

I dont get it, that would mean it could only be read from above :roll:

Sounds nuts, obviously the plate needs to be vertical so that it can be
read by police vehicles behind you 8)

 

I think he means horizontal as in being read from left to right, rather than vertical as in being read from top to bottom.

 

Illinois it has to horizontal and mounted on the fender(must be seen from both sides of the vehicle). Now that being the case, I have yet to see or hear of anyone being pulled over in Il. for these. Now they may write you if they pull you over for something else and either you are or he wants to be, a jerk about it.

 

I'm in Illinois and have never heard of someone being stopped for it, nor have I ever stopped someone for it. Personally I like the looks of the vertical mounted plate, and this is probably one of the mods I'll eventually do.

Dan

 

I think he means horizontal as in being read from left to right, rather than vertical as in being read from top to bottom.

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I'm not sure but I almost think that was an attempt at sarcasm. :wink:

 

Dunno about Florida either. I tried to find out, but nobody else seems to know. A cop I asked once said it had to be the way it was from the factory, but when I asked him to show me where I could read this for myself, he replied he didn't know (he also rides, and his tag is mounted verticle anyway -go figure) In any case, even HE said he had never heard of anyone being pulled for it.
But its also illegal (here) for us to have those dark blue/purple lights on, and my tag-holder (on the Vulcan) used those lights as screws to hold the tag on -yet I never got bothered for it.

 

Washington State Law just change : dadnabit!

RCW 46.16.240
Attachment of plates to vehicles — Violations enumerated.

*** CHANGE IN 2006 *** (SEE 6545.SL) ***

The vehicle license number plates shall be attached conspicuously at the front and rear of each vehicle for which the same are issued and in such a manner that they can be plainly seen and read at all times: PROVIDED, That if only one license number plate is legally issued for any vehicle such plate shall be conspicuously attached to the rear of such vehicle. Each vehicle license number plate shall be placed or hung in a horizontal position at a distance of not less than one foot nor more than four feet from the ground and shall be kept clean so as to be plainly seen and read at all times: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in cases where the body construction of the vehicle is such that compliance with this section is impossible, permission to deviate therefrom may be granted by the state patrol. It shall be unlawful to display upon the front or rear of any vehicle, vehicle license number plate or plates other than those furnished by the director for such vehicle or to display upon any vehicle any vehicle license number plate or plates which have been in any manner changed, altered, disfigured or have become illegible. License plate frames may be used on vehicle license number plates only if the frames do not obscure license tabs or identifying letters or numbers on the plates and the plates can be plainly seen and read at all times. It is unlawful to use any holders, frames, or any materials that in any manner change, alter, or make the vehicle license number plates illegible. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle unless there shall be displayed thereon valid vehicle license number plates attached as herein provided.

 

I think he means horizontal as in being read from left to right, rather than vertical as in being read from top to bottom.

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I'm not sure but I almost think that was an attempt at sarcasm. :wink:

Not at all.

 

I think he means horizontal as in being read from left to right, rather than vertical as in being read from top to bottom.

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I'm not sure but I almost think that was an attempt at sarcasm. :wink:

Not at all.

I meant by Hamayar, the post you were responding to. Didn't come out the way I was thinking it

 

In NH it's illegal to have your plate vertically mounted. I know, it is the "live free or die" state, but I guess that's the way it goes. And I have heard of people getting ticketed for doing otherwise.

 

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I think he means horizontal as in being read from left to right, rather than vertical as in being read from top to bottom.

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I'm not sure but I almost think that was an attempt at sarcasm. :wink:

Not at all.

I meant by Hamayar, the post you were responding to. Didn't come out the way I was thinking it [/quote:e2cfkk0a]



"Sarcasm"..

Me nah

 

In NH it's illegal to have your plate vertically mounted. I know, it is the "live free or die" state, but I guess that's the way it goes. And I have heard of people getting ticketed for doing otherwise.

Do you know how many vertical plates roll through there during Bike Week? You only have to follow the rules of the state your vehicle is registered, but others may try to mess with you.

 

i'm thinkin that in most states i;d be like running with a light out. just an excuse to pull you over to look for other things.

 

One of our club member got a ticket for having his license plate Verticle. I also have it verticle but I've yet to get pulled over for it and the Hoffman Estates Police Station used to be right behind my house until they moved recently. When our club member got the ticket, the police officer did tell him that it is an Illinois Law, but I cannot confirm other than what he told me.

 

I can't vote on this ! Florida has changed it so much, I'm losing track. It is ok right now, but has been said ther are changing it again this year. That means they have changed it every year for the last 3. But it's Florida, Smitt

 

The correct information is only a Google search away.

Vertical License Plates on Motorcycles in Florida



NEW FLORIDA LAW EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 ON VERTICAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MOTORCYCLES
(Important Update 7/20/10)

For what should be a simple issue, Florida law pertaining to Vertical License Plates on Motorcycles have thoroughly confused many in the motorcycle community.
We have received numerous inquiries over the past few months concerning this issue and hope to finally clear this up for you.

A little History:
Governor Charlie Crist signed an amended bill (SB 1100) apparently restoring the legality of the use of a vertical tag/vertical license plate for motorcycles and mopeds. The new law went into effect on June 16, 2009.
Prior to the change, Florida Statute 316.2085(3) stated: “The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed horizontally to the ground and may not be adjusted or capable of being flipped up.”

The new law amended Florida Statute 316.2085(3) to state: “The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and may not be adjusted or capable of being flipped up. No device for or method of concealing or obscuring the legibility of the license tag of a motorcycle shall be installed or used.” The language requiring a motorcycle license plate be affixed horizontally was deleted.


Currently there are some law enforcement agencies that are issuing citations for having a Vertical Tag by citing FL Statute 316.605 which states in part: “Vehicle license plates shall be affixed and displayed in such a manner that the letters and numerals shall be read from left to right parallel to the ground.”

As discussed in an earlier Press Release, Senate Bill 2400 was introduced in the most recent legislative session in Tallahassee. At first glance, it looked like this Bill’s intent was to fix the loophole in FL Statute 316.605 as it pertained to Vertical License Plates for motorcycles. The Bill added language that said “Except as provided in FL Statute 316.2085(3).” It finally looked like Vertical License Plates would be legal on motorcycles, until new language was added to the Statute at the request of the Department of Transportation.

Senate Bill 2400 was absorbed by House Bill 971 and was voted on and approved by the House and Senate at the end of the 2010 Session. The Governor signed the bill on June 4, 2010. The New Statute language is as follows:



316.2085(3) Riding on motorcycles or mopeds.—

The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and may not be adjusted or capable of being flipped up. No device for or method of concealing or obscuring the legibility of the license tag of a motorcycle shall be installed or used. The license tag of a motorcycle or moped may be affixed horizontally to the ground so that the numbers and letters read from left to right. Alternatively, a license tag for a motorcycle or moped for which the numbers and letters read from top to bottom may be affixed perpendicularly to the ground, provided that the registered owner of the motorcycle or moped maintains a prepaid toll account in good standing and a transponder associated with the prepaid toll account is affixed to the motorcycle or moped.

In Simple Terms: You can have a Vertical License Plate on your motorcycle if you have a toll transponder affixed to the motorcycle and a pre-paid toll account in good standing.

Supposedly, the Toll Authority cameras have a problem reading Vertical License Plates. This and other future changes, which we will discuss at another time, prompted the D.O.T. to add language to the Statute.

 

No matter what the law says in your state/jurisdiction.....why make it difficult for a LEO to read your plate? They might just stop you and that makes it real easy.

 

Wisconsin needs to be horizontal.

 

Thanks for the info... I am just about done with a cafe 1980 CB650C in the GB area and I was thinking of going vertical.

 

No matter what the law says in your state/jurisdiction.....why make it difficult for a LEO to read your plate? They might just stop you and that makes it real easy.

I completely agree with this.. why even give them the slightest reason to stop you. I know the Police around here in AZ are ticket machines and after dark they will pull you over for anything they can think of in search of those DUI arrest dollars. I know someone who was pulled over becuase the Officer said the plate was losing reflectivity just so they could see if they were drinking.

 

holy old thread!


I said no, but it's because I read the question of the thread and voted. . . the poll question is different

Vertical plates (to my knowledge) are illegal in maine, though I've never heard of anyone really being harrassed about it. Of course it's taking a chance. :dontknow:

 

WOW! Can't believe this was retreaded :lol::lol::lol:

 

WOW.............ldpost: Who digs up a 5 yr old thread??

 

WOW.............ldpost: Who digs up a 5 yr old thread??

The subject is still relevant. Doesn't matter how old it is does it? 8)

 

Illegal in PA but seldom enforced.

 

I think someone got shafted..... verticle mounted plates are legal in SC! I would keep a copy of this for future reference.....