IL Vertical License Plates - BE CAREFULL !!!!
#11
06-04-2009, 06:46 PM
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#12
06-04-2009, 07:38 PM
Yeah, how easy is it to read the license plate when it is tacked to the back window because the owner doesn't know how to attach it where it belongs. Or the piece of paper that says "tags applied for" WHAT??? that works??? Can I just carry my license plate in my jacket? (Or hey, maybe attach it to the back of my jacket... there's a plan) maybe get a helmet sticker that says "tags applied for" and not run any plate. 
#13
06-04-2009, 08:07 PM
#14
06-04-2009, 08:23 PM
Road Master
Some sort of connection between gay marriage and vertical plates being ok? Are vertical plated legal in New Hampshire?
#15
06-04-2009, 08:30 PM
#16
06-04-2009, 08:33 PM
Road Master
Ha Ha, there's some truth to that. Have you thought about asking your state representative to sponsor a bill to make splitting lanes legal? Then you would have it all, bro!
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06-04-2009, 08:39 PM
#18
06-04-2009, 09:00 PM
I was cruising to work this morning and got pulled over by Illinois finest (State Trooper). I was coming into downtown Chicago on the Kennedy and was pulled over only going 10 mph in traffic.
I didn't know what I did wrong.
He stated that they are cracking down on vertical license plates. He said that bikes have been getting away from them at high speeds and they can't read the vertical plates at high speeds.
He politely showed me the law in the three inch thick manual and proceeded to give me a written warning.
I was just a written warning, but I am thinking of changing to a horizontal axle mounted plate.
I didn't know what I did wrong.
He stated that they are cracking down on vertical license plates. He said that bikes have been getting away from them at high speeds and they can't read the vertical plates at high speeds.
He politely showed me the law in the three inch thick manual and proceeded to give me a written warning.
I was just a written warning, but I am thinking of changing to a horizontal axle mounted plate.
#19
06-04-2009, 09:13 PM
State, County and Local revenues are down because of the lousy economy.......and those governmental bodies are hurting for $$$$$$. So be aware that citations will rise for any infraction, and the excuse "I didnt know" may or may not fly, depending on your location. You might get away with a warning in a City, but smaller towns or communities you wont be as lucky......... That goes for cars as well as bikes.
#20
06-05-2009, 12:49 AM
THAT IS WHAT IS SAID 6 MONTHS AGO! unless it recently changed! Scott is a smart guy though... not really someone a cop would bs... if you guys knew how big he was youwould be suprised he even got pulled over!