Florida and vertical tag mounts
- Thread starter LDO
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Yup got to throw mine back down Funkin Bull Shit!!!!!:angry:
Kick posted this,
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/general/7492-thanks-crotch-rockets.html
Kick posted this,
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/general/7492-thanks-crotch-rockets.html
skidmark racing
Active Member
statute is vague
In addition to being "motorcycle specific" without justification, which may render the statute unconstitutional, it is vague.
Bottom line: I have a vertical tag on my K-9, which is clearly displayed and illuminated as required by law. I am not going to change it, until the courts have evaluated this statute. If I get a ticket, I may be the one asking the court for that evaluation.
I have a vertical tag mounted on the fender on an equipment trailer which protects the tag in the event of a tire blow out. I guess the statute does not apply to the trailer...I wonder why?
Where is the AMA on this?
They are after the rice rocket boys and dipshit "stunters" who fasten their tags to the underside of the rear fender above the rear tire and do wheelies, which is addressed in another section of the same statute. The legislature could have drafted a statute to address these concerns without screwing with law abiding custom bikers.
Now I am pissed off.
I read the actual statute re: the ban on vertical tags. Typical of our legislature, the statute is vague, and doesn't say what it means. In general, it requires the tag to be displayed "horizontal," but it doesn't define the term.
In addition to being "motorcycle specific" without justification, which may render the statute unconstitutional, it is vague.
Bottom line: I have a vertical tag on my K-9, which is clearly displayed and illuminated as required by law. I am not going to change it, until the courts have evaluated this statute. If I get a ticket, I may be the one asking the court for that evaluation.
I have a vertical tag mounted on the fender on an equipment trailer which protects the tag in the event of a tire blow out. I guess the statute does not apply to the trailer...I wonder why?
Where is the AMA on this?
They are after the rice rocket boys and dipshit "stunters" who fasten their tags to the underside of the rear fender above the rear tire and do wheelies, which is addressed in another section of the same statute. The legislature could have drafted a statute to address these concerns without screwing with law abiding custom bikers.
Now I am pissed off.
I agree completely with you skidmark. But I've had a run of really bad luck lately (ask me about my name being incorrectly crossed to some guy who had a felony DUI when I tried to renew my Fla DL!!) I'm not willing to risk being some FHP's example so I'm off to EBAY to find a new tag mount for BOTH of my bikes.:angry: I'll wait around until this thing blows over and go back to my vert mount when it's legal again.
reloaderbmg
OLD DOG
had to put mine horizontal, for now, "cant aford the fine!
2 Sick
Member
316.2085(3) Motorcycle or moped license tag improperly affixed (must be mounted horizontal)
This is classified as a moving violation.
First Offense: the violator must pay $1,000 plus any other costs assessed for a moving violation. Second Offense: the violator must pay a fine of $2,500, plus any other applicable costs assessed for a moving violation. The person’s driver license must be revoked for a period of one year.
Third Offense: the violator will be charged with a third degree felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084, a mandatory fine of $5,000, and the driver license must be revoked for a period of ten years.
Cruel and unusual punishment. Will be challenged and overturned.
This is classified as a moving violation.
First Offense: the violator must pay $1,000 plus any other costs assessed for a moving violation. Second Offense: the violator must pay a fine of $2,500, plus any other applicable costs assessed for a moving violation. The person’s driver license must be revoked for a period of one year.
Third Offense: the violator will be charged with a third degree felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084, a mandatory fine of $5,000, and the driver license must be revoked for a period of ten years.
Cruel and unusual punishment. Will be challenged and overturned.
skidmark racing
Active Member
Understood. I agree that the penalties for violations are ridiculous. But I think the real weakness in the statute is that it is vague. The legislature intended to require that the characters on the tag be displayed horizontally...but that is not what the statute says. If my tag is displayed "vertical" as we bikers use the term, it is still "horizontal" (i.e., not mounted at an angle).
I'll see you guys at the Florida Supreme Court. I'll be the one in handcuffs.:lol:
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chaingunner
Guest
Now that would suck! could turn a good vacation bad real quick! Jerk offs!
Did mine yesterday:angry:
I would think that if you have out of state plates, you are exempt. So long as you are complying with YOUR state's laws regarding tags. Pretty much those window tint laws and driving/visiting different states. So long as you are abiding by your state's (the state's tags you have) you would be ok. But I'm no lawyer or LEO. Your results may vary...