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License Plate - Photoblocker Spray
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Joined: May 2007
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From: USA
Here is my opinioned answer.
Legalities:
Many states do not allow covers, clear or not, on a plate.
Hinged/ swaying plate...many states say plate must be secure.
Blocker paint...does not work.
New bike paper dealer plate...can work.
Mud on a plate ....can work
Black fogged paint spray over the plate (exhaust fumes simulation)... does not work
What does work is a license plate frame with a mechanical curtain.
Push a button; the curtain raises and lowers over the plate through tracks in the plate frame.
Have fun.
Legalities:
Many states do not allow covers, clear or not, on a plate.
Hinged/ swaying plate...many states say plate must be secure.
Blocker paint...does not work.
New bike paper dealer plate...can work.
Mud on a plate ....can work
Black fogged paint spray over the plate (exhaust fumes simulation)... does not work
What does work is a license plate frame with a mechanical curtain.
Push a button; the curtain raises and lowers over the plate through tracks in the plate frame.
Have fun.
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From: PNW
As a motorcyclist, I always err to the side of caution at intersections and stop, if possible, on the yellow signal. It goes a long way towards avoiding the dreaded left hook. However, when traveling at legal speeds, at a certain point, it's unsafe to jam on the brakes to avoid the red. And .5 seconds is a lifetime when traveling at 45 MPH. Statistics have shown a dramatic increase in rear end collisions in Chicago due to the installation of red light cameras, shortened yellows, and the subsequent reaction of the general public to jam on the brakes to avoid another $100 ticket. In fact, Chicago has been called to task on this and now the practice has been deemed unlawful.
Chicago is a different story. The Federal guidelines are a minimum of 3 seconds for a yellow. Chicago has been timed at well under that in many instances. The incentive is clear - revenue. I do business there and have received 2 tickets by mail for $100 each.
As a motorcyclist, I always err to the side of caution at intersections and stop, if possible, on the yellow signal. It goes a long way towards avoiding the dreaded left hook. However, when traveling at legal speeds, at a certain point, it's unsafe to jam on the brakes to avoid the red. And .5 seconds is a lifetime when traveling at 45 MPH. Statistics have shown a dramatic increase in rear end collisions in Chicago due to the installation of red light cameras, shortened yellows, and the subsequent reaction of the general public to jam on the brakes to avoid another $100 ticket. In fact, Chicago has been called to task on this and now the practice has been deemed unlawful.
As a motorcyclist, I always err to the side of caution at intersections and stop, if possible, on the yellow signal. It goes a long way towards avoiding the dreaded left hook. However, when traveling at legal speeds, at a certain point, it's unsafe to jam on the brakes to avoid the red. And .5 seconds is a lifetime when traveling at 45 MPH. Statistics have shown a dramatic increase in rear end collisions in Chicago due to the installation of red light cameras, shortened yellows, and the subsequent reaction of the general public to jam on the brakes to avoid another $100 ticket. In fact, Chicago has been called to task on this and now the practice has been deemed unlawful.
My bike may be able to stop that quickly, but I don't have ABS and my braking skills aren't quite to that level. Coming to a dead stop from 45 mph in a short distance... not quite there yet.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Olathe KS
Kansas passed "Dead Red" legislation a few year ago to fix that very problem. You're supposed to sit through 2 cycles before you go through it, but I generally don't if I know that it's a dead light. Turned in front of several cops and have yet to have any problems. One of the smarter things the state has passed in quite some time.
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From: Bumfuk Egypt
Originally Posted by 203Cree
Kansas passed "Dead Red" legislation a few year ago to fix that very problem. You're supposed to sit through 2 cycles before you go through it, but I generally don't if I know that it's a dead light. Turned in front of several cops and have yet to have any problems. One of the smarter things the state has passed in quite some time.
Or fold it up.
I've folded mine in a few times when cleaning, only to realize later (AFTER riding somewhere) that it was folded up the whole time. Oops!
I did also fold it up and ride away once when some douchebag that almost hit me with his car was trying to read my plate....
Are the folding license plate mounts stock on Harleys in other states? They've all got em here in CA.
I've folded mine in a few times when cleaning, only to realize later (AFTER riding somewhere) that it was folded up the whole time. Oops!
I did also fold it up and ride away once when some douchebag that almost hit me with his car was trying to read my plate....
Are the folding license plate mounts stock on Harleys in other states? They've all got em here in CA.
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From: Kennewick, WA
Kansas passed "Dead Red" legislation a few year ago to fix that very problem. You're supposed to sit through 2 cycles before you go through it, but I generally don't if I know that it's a dead light. Turned in front of several cops and have yet to have any problems. One of the smarter things the state has passed in quite some time.
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