license plate flip
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Louisianabear
New Member
I flipped
I flipped my Pitbull plate on its side and never had a problem. I was going to do the same to my Chopper but the dealer tells me a new Louisiana law prohibits the plate from sitting vertical. I'm gonna investigate till I see it in print.
I flipped my Pitbull plate on its side and never had a problem. I was going to do the same to my Chopper but the dealer tells me a new Louisiana law prohibits the plate from sitting vertical. I'm gonna investigate till I see it in print.
That site hasn’t been updated in quite a while. Check you local DMV to be sure.
erldawg
Guru
You'd really be hating a state if you lived here BB...Florida
gearsmithy
Active Member
I've heard it has to be x inches off the ground, visible at all times, etc... but do any of these laws specify which direction the plate has to be facing? Can I be a smart ass and put the plate on the wrong side of the bracket?
PurpleDog
Well-Known Member
lol, nice try but you know better than that....
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(625 ILCS 5/3‑413) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑413)
Sec. 3‑413. Display of registration plates, registration stickers and drive‑away permits.
(b) Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than 5 inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained in a condition to be clearly legible, free from any materials that would obstruct the visibility of the plate, including, but not limited to, glass covers and plastic covers. Registration stickers issued as evidence of renewed annual registration shall be attached to registration plates as required by the Secretary of State, and be clearly visible at all times.
Ref: 625 ILCS 5/3‑413
PurpleDog
Well-Known Member
Short answer is horizontal...
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Long answer is below:
Ref: http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t39c04.pdf
Ref: North Dakota Century Code
39-04-11. Display of number plates and tabs. Except as otherwise specifically
provided, a person may not operate or drive a vehicle on the public highways of this state unless the vehicle has a distinctive number assigned to it by the department, and two number plates, bearing the distinctive number conspicuously displayed, horizontally and in an upright position,
one on the front and one on the rear of the vehicle, each securely fastened, except number plates assigned to a motorcycle, trailer, or housetrailer must be attached to the rear thereof. When only one number plate is furnished for an apportioned vehicle licensed under the international registration plan as authorized in section 39-19-04, truck tractor, or semitrailer, the
plate must be attached to the front of the apportioned vehicle or truck tractor and the rear of the semitrailer. The bottom of each number plate must be at a height of not less than twelve inches [30.48 centimeters] above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. Each plate must be
mounted in a manner that does not cover any words, letter, or number on the plate. As far as is reasonably possible, the plates must at all times be kept free and clear of mud, ice, or snow so as to be clearly visible and all number plates, markers, or evidence of registration or licensing
except for the current year must be removed from the vehicle. All vehicle license plates issued by the department continue to be the property of the state of North Dakota for the period for which the plates are valid. An annual registration tab or sticker for the current registration year must be displayed on each number plate, in the area designated by the department for the tab or sticker, in those years for which tabs or stickers are issued in lieu of number plates.
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Kinda crazy I've looked up 3 states and not my own...:loony:
Why do we really care anyway...If they wanna hassle you - they will. Just ride already.
gearsmithy
Active Member
So it has to be clearly visible at all times? It doesn't say who it has to be visible to vehicles behind you right... I say, put in on backwards and point your mirror at it so that *you* can see it at all times. problem solved!
barhopper
Another round please
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PurpleDog
Well-Known Member
yeah true, sounds like you're onto something; go ahead and give it a shot and let us all know how it works out for ya. i think you can beat this whole thing man - ... :up:
don't be scerd and jus talk it.