fine of not
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less than twenty-five nor more than two hundred dollars.
The first one is placement on vehicle, second on is more so for not having plates on the vechicle, or having stolen plates, plates off another car, covered or modified plates, etc.
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/5 "2012-05-10T09:18:42Z")
So, more or less it has to be visible from 50 feet BEHIND the bike. Lit up with a light. Cant be swinging, or able to swing. Cant be covered with anything. Has to be in the rear. (not necessarily behind the rear tire like that one cop said). And cant be less than 12" off the ground… IE swing arm mounts might not fly if they are too low.
Print these out and keep them in your wallet for the next time you get yanked!
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### Author:  [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/6 "2012-05-10T09:52:00Z")
So when they say rear of the motorcycle they mean in the middle (aka in front of the rear wheel’s hub)?
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/7 "2012-05-10T10:17:18Z")
> [@91 Beretta nut and bolt nightmare](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/91-beretta-nut-and-bolt-nightmare/49501/23):
>
> So when they say rear of the motorcycle they mean in the middle (aka in front of the rear wheel’s hub)?
its up to interpretation I guess. Could also assume anything less than the very point on the tail would be less than the “rear” too.
Rear within reason, so if there are no other fixture points that would put the plate facing the back of the bike, under tail but visible from 50 feet behind it should be considers “rear” enough. the law sure as shit doesnt say anything about “behind the rear tire” thats for sure.
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### Author:  [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/8 "2012-05-10T10:31:22Z")
> [@Official: NHL Playoff Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-nhl-playoff-thread/46500/685):
>
> **its up to interpretation I guess.** Could also assume anything less than the very point on the tail would be less than the “rear” too.
>
> Rear within reason, so if there are no other fixture points that would put the plate facing the back of the bike, under tail but visible from 50 feet behind it should be considers “rear” enough. the law sure as shit doesnt say anything about “behind the rear tire” thats for sure.
Yup, but not ours… the governments
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/9 "2012-05-10T10:47:07Z")
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### Author:  [@HTA86\_Evo\_IX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HTA86_Evo_IX)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/10 "2012-05-10T11:29:30Z")
right where it is supposed to be.
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/11 "2012-05-10T11:58:11Z")
/\ Still behind the counter at DMV? LOL
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/12 "2012-05-10T15:06:37Z")
I mount it under the tailight away from the swing arm, because I like suspension travel. :rofl
> [@Official: NHL Playoff Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-nhl-playoff-thread/46500/685):
>
> its up to interpretation I guess. Could also assume anything less than the very point on the tail would be less than the “rear” too.
> [@NYSpeed Watkins Glen (IRL) Showcase - July 4th, 5th & 6th 2008! \*Now With TRACK TIME!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-watkins-glen-irl-showcase-july-4th-5th-6th-2008-now-with-track-time/45532/142):
>
> Yup, but not ours… the governments
All road legal motorcycle sold CAME with a DOT approved license plate mounting spot, can’t blame the gov’ for enforcing the law because we choose to modify the OEM mounting location.
Just saying.
\*FYI, my R6 also had an aftermarket (read DIY) plate mount that came with the bike. It is under the taillight near the end of the tail, never had an issue with the 5-0’s.
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### Author:  [@HTA86\_Evo\_IX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HTA86_Evo_IX)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/13 "2012-05-10T19:15:36Z")
> [@FS: 03 s2k Updated price again](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-03-s2k-updated-price-again/49495/29):
>
> /\ Still behind the counter at DMV? LOL
oh no, i got one of the last white and blue plates a few years back :excited
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### Author:  [@Oleg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Oleg)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/14 "2012-05-10T20:14:44Z")
Bought mine from the dealer with the plate hanging in front of the wheel same as fist post, so I moved it back under the taillight. Some creative bending, grinding and drilling allowed to keep the light for it as well. Haven’t been pulled over yet.
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### Author:  [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/15 "2012-05-11T04:59:15Z")
> [@FS: 94-97 Integra Complete Black Leather Interior, Katzkin, NEW \*pic\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-94-97-integra-complete-black-leather-interior-katzkin-new-pic/49185/5):
>
> I mount it under the tailight away from the swing arm, because I like suspension travel. :rofl
>
> **All road legal motorcycle sold CAME with a DOT approved license plate mounting spot, can’t blame the gov’ for enforcing the law because we choose to modify the OEM mounting location.**
>
>
>
> **Just saying.**
>
> \*FYI, my R6 also had an aftermarket (read DIY) plate mount that came with the bike. It is under the taillight near the end of the tail, never had an issue with the 5-0’s.
Nailed it on the head.
Its the same with modifying cars, tint, exhausts, etc. are all things that can be illegal its just whether or not police are busting down on those things. Gotta pay to play!
But most aftermarket undertail kits that come with a new bracket are basically in the same place as the stock one just a lot less gaudy.
Another thing is people that bend there plate because they directly mount it to the undertail, which I believe it is also illegal to bend a plate.
To the OP, where have you been getting stopped? Same area? Just wondering as I have a good friend who has his plate mounted in the same spot and hasn’t been pulled over in the 3 years he has had it there.
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### Author:  [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2012, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/16 "2012-05-11T05:33:11Z")
in the legal spot to avoid hassle.
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### Author:  [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2012, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/17 "2012-05-11T05:59:45Z")
mine is in the same spot right by the shock. i think legally it needs to be within 12" of the tail, but it looks way better tucked lol
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### Author:  [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2012, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/18 "2012-05-11T06:28:54Z")
lol here’s mine
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### Author:  [@GenPatton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GenPatton)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/19 "2012-05-11T06:36:06Z")
> [@FS: 03 s2k Updated price again](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-03-s2k-updated-price-again/49495/33):
>
> mine is in the same spot right by the shock. i think legally it needs to be within 12" of the tail, but it looks way better tucked lol
Agreed. I won’t be changing it unless I start getting hassled by the police for it.
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### Author:  [@Upstate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Upstate)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2012, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-your-plate/263716/20 "2012-05-11T07:39:49Z")
> [@WTB 05/06 GTO](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-05-06-gto/49550/20):
>
> To the OP, where have you been getting stopped? Same area? Just wondering as I have a good friend who has his plate mounted in the same spot and hasn’t been pulled over in the 3 years he has had it there.
I’ve had mine in the same spot for three years and it was never a problem until April. Wasn’t the same area either. One was north of Clifton Park on 87 and the other was on Central near Westgate.
It looks to me like everyone pretty much has there’s in the same spot, so unless I get hassled again I won’t be changing it.
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