Flags On Bike

chambeaux1 · #1 07-03-2008, 02:39 PM

Any LEOs or anyone else out there know the laws concerning flags on a bike.&nbsp\\; I've attached a large flag to the back of my bike.&nbsp\\; I use it for Patriot Guard Missions and holidays.&nbsp\\; It does not touch the ground.&nbsp\\; Are there any laws governing this?&nbsp\\; I'm in Illinois but would be interested in other states stance as well.

thanks

aviator · #2 07-03-2008, 02:50 PM

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According to the United States Code Title 4, Chapter 1 ... also known as the Flag Code:
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The US flag should always be on its right. The POW/MIA or other flag flies on its left, which is the viewer's right, facing the motorcycle. When mounted as a single flag, the flag should be in the center of the bike.
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this is a Federal law, thus, not governed by individual states.

Tecelote · #3 07-03-2008, 05:23 PM

Aviator is right. I fly 2 flags during my PGR missions...the US Flag on the right and either a service flag or POW/MIA flag on the left, depending on the mission. We have many riders that fly a 3 x 5 flag with smaller state-service-POW/MIA-PGR flags in a line behind and below the big US flag.

Chambeaux · #4 07-03-2008, 06:12 PM

Thanks.&nbsp\\; What about laws about items hanging off a bike?&nbsp\\; Is there any laws about this? &nbsp\\;

Tecelote · #5 07-03-2008, 06:30 PM

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ORIGINAL: Chambeaux

What about laws about items hanging off a bike?

What kind of items are you referring to?

Chambeaux · #6 07-03-2008, 06:34 PM

My flag.&nbsp\\; Is my flag violating any laws?

Tecelote · #7 07-03-2008, 06:47 PM

Nope, so long as you are within the U.S. Flag Codes, etc. So far as I know, there are no local/state/county laws against flying the US Flag on a car, truck, trike or motorcycle....other than the Military code governing how a flag should look and be placed as a sticker, painted image or magnet on the right side of a vehicle. It's mentioned in another thread. I'll see if I can find the link.

puddles · #8 07-04-2008, 09:02 AM

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I flew a small Blue Star flag and US Army flag at all times for over a hear on the back of my bike.&nbsp\\; Along with riding with my big flag in missions.&nbsp\\; I have never had any problems with being pulled over - waved at, thumbs up etc...&nbsp\\; but never any difficulties with LEO.
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Though I do not routinely run with my big flag unfurled on the freeways - though have a couple of times on the way home when it's been close.&nbsp\\;
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Puddles

Egras2k · #9 07-04-2008, 10:39 AM

Living and working on a military installation, if your wrong they will be polite and inform you the right way. Lots of us would even help you make the corrections. Zip ties and leatherman tools are petty commonly worn.

The best way to explain it is to see it....

Automobile and Motorcycle Flag Display Guidelines for Non-Military Vehicles

Wecroft · #10 07-04-2008, 11:05 AM

No laws against it as far as I've heard. As long as it doesn't interfer with the safe operation of the vehicle there shouldn't be any problems. I've flown this setup for a few years on many PGR missions. I'd recommend that you fly only one flag at highway speeds as more flags do cause quite&nbsp\\;a buffeting effect, like following in the turbulance of a large truck.
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