Citation on the factory equipped foldable license plate holder
#81
11-21-2012 | 10:54 AM
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Colorado is expecting it to take at least a year to come to some type of compromise with the Feds so people do not get busted under federal law.
The people can vote in a law, the state can call something legal in their jurisdiction, but if it is against federal law they can still bust you. Just comes down to whether it is worth their time and money and who is running for election.
#83
11-21-2012 | 11:33 AM
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Easy, I dont ride through Illinois.
#87
11-21-2012 | 04:24 PM
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Pretty easy to be legal. Unload the gun and put it in a case. Even a saddlebag or tour pack may count as a case but you might end up in court to argue that.
#88
11-21-2012 | 04:53 PM
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It is unfortunate that the OP got cited under the statute as the statute was revised this year by Chapter 2012-184, Laws of Florida. I believe the new statute takes affect January 1, 2013. The revised statute no longer prohibits a license plate that may is moveable.
The OP may wish to appear before the judge to explain that it was original equipment, he had no idea that the statute prohibited his license plate, the license plate was not folded in and was at all times visible, and the statute was revised leading one to conclude the State recognized that such a prohibition was not necessary. Good luck.
The new statute reads:
(3) The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and remain clearly visible from the rear at all times. Any deliberate act to conceal or obscure the legibility of the license tag of a motorcycle is prohibited. 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. Notwithstanding the authorization to affix the license tag of a motorcycle or moped perpendicularly to the ground, the owner or operator of a motorcycle or moped shall pay any required toll pursuant to s. 316.1001 by whatever means available.
The OP may wish to appear before the judge to explain that it was original equipment, he had no idea that the statute prohibited his license plate, the license plate was not folded in and was at all times visible, and the statute was revised leading one to conclude the State recognized that such a prohibition was not necessary. Good luck.
The new statute reads:
(3) The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and remain clearly visible from the rear at all times. Any deliberate act to conceal or obscure the legibility of the license tag of a motorcycle is prohibited. 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. Notwithstanding the authorization to affix the license tag of a motorcycle or moped perpendicularly to the ground, the owner or operator of a motorcycle or moped shall pay any required toll pursuant to s. 316.1001 by whatever means available.
http://www.sinclairlaw.com/go/news.release/id/47
#89
11-21-2012 | 05:08 PM
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Harley dropped the ball on that plate mount...I knew the first time I laid eyes on one, it was illegal in several states. Harley constantly copies the aftermarket...and they didn't do any research on that one. I know several people who have received tickets.
#90
11-21-2012 | 05:16 PM
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The revised statue took effect Sept 1,2010 not 2013
http://www.sinclairlaw.com/go/news.release/id/47
http://www.sinclairlaw.com/go/news.release/id/47
No, that 2010 revision to the FL statutes made vertical plates legal again.
If you read the third paragraph, it still clearly says 'flippable" plates are illegal.
The new law regarding "flippable" mounts goes into effect in 2013.