Citation on the factory equipped foldable license plate holder
#71
11-20-2012 | 12:49 PM
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well, maybe a bit more. If you are a pilot, own a GA aircraft and never leave the state that you are in, you are still required to follow all the FAA (part of the DOT) part of the CFR that pertains to your plane's condition, maintenance and your operation of it, even your medical fitness to retain license to fly.
#72
11-20-2012 | 12:51 PM
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In states that do have inspection, is the dealer required to renew it even it is current? In CA, I think it is 90 days for the Smog check to be valid for a title transfer, so the dealer generally has to get it to pass at least to sell the car.
#74
11-20-2012 | 06:56 PM
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Greetings,
I was enjoying my Sunday afternoon ride down here in Miami FL today. Next thing you know I saw blue and red lights flashing from my rear view mirrors. The cop approached my bike and started folding the license plate and rudely asked me "who installed this, this is illegal". I tried to explain it is standard factory equipment from HD but he didn't want to hear about it. He issued me a citation which requires me to show up in court. Has anyone experienced this? I am still stunned several hours later. I don't understand why the cop gave me a hard time over something so ridiculous and if it is indeed illegal how can HD sell tons of bikes with the same set up?
Do I stand a chance in court? Need some advise.
Thank you in advance.
2011 v rod muscle.
2012 Iron 883.
I was enjoying my Sunday afternoon ride down here in Miami FL today. Next thing you know I saw blue and red lights flashing from my rear view mirrors. The cop approached my bike and started folding the license plate and rudely asked me "who installed this, this is illegal". I tried to explain it is standard factory equipment from HD but he didn't want to hear about it. He issued me a citation which requires me to show up in court. Has anyone experienced this? I am still stunned several hours later. I don't understand why the cop gave me a hard time over something so ridiculous and if it is indeed illegal how can HD sell tons of bikes with the same set up?
Do I stand a chance in court? Need some advise.
Thank you in advance.
2011 v rod muscle.
2012 Iron 883.
#75
11-20-2012 | 07:03 PM
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Typical Cop !! having nothing better to do than harass the general Public!! now if you were speeding that would be differant but NO!! then they wonder why some people feel the way they do towards LEO's It's a frickin licenses plate holder, come on people wake up- !!
Last edited by NightHunter; 11-21-2012 at 05:27 AM.
#76
11-20-2012 | 08:47 PM
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How many states have made marijuana legal to some degree while Federal law still prohibits its use ?
Yeah, I know the Feds are finally pushing back, but the laws DO exist.
Don't you hate that ?
Yeah, I know the Feds are finally pushing back, but the laws DO exist.
Don't you hate that ?
#77
11-20-2012 | 08:58 PM
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It's not about safety anymore. Follow the money....
#78
11-21-2012 | 07:15 AM
OOOh. That hurt. Been a cop all my life and hate guys like this. We call 'em Jury f*ckers. No wonder some people hate us. My advice would be try and avoid the inconvenience of going to court by going to his station and make an appointment to see the supervisor in charge. Present as a reasonable person and take the bike specs with you. It should be fairly easy to check your local statutes on the internet. I was in charge of a major station for many years and if someone came in with a beef like that I would cancel the ticket (after speaking with the writer) Some times there are 2 sides to a story.
#79
11-21-2012 | 09:17 AM
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State laws can absolutely differ from federal laws, but federal laws always overrule state laws. If a state, county, or city cop catches you in Colorado with less than an ounce of weed, it's no crime. If a fed gets you, they can charge you.
#80
11-21-2012 | 10:44 AM
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OOOh. That hurt. Been a cop all my life and hate guys like this. We call 'em Jury f*ckers. No wonder some people hate us. My advice would be try and avoid the inconvenience of going to court by going to his station and make an appointment to see the supervisor in charge. Present as a reasonable person and take the bike specs with you. It should be fairly easy to check your local statutes on the internet. I was in charge of a major station for many years and if someone came in with a beef like that I would cancel the ticket (after speaking with the writer) Some times there are 2 sides to a story.