Does anyone know if Michigan allows a license plate to be mounted vertical on a bike legally? If so, is there a specific orientation (plate must read from top to bottom or from bottom to top)?

Thanks,
Greg

 

ive been wondering the same thing. nowhere can i find anything saying its legal or illegal and and ive called 3 state police posts and 2 said they have never heard of it being illegal but one of them said it is. so i dont know if they even know for sure

 

michigan compiled law states that it has to be mounted horizontally
257.225 Registration plate\\; attachment to vehicle\\; legibility\\; color\\; distinctive registration
plates\\; name plate, insignia, or advertising device prohibited\\; violation as civil infraction.
Sec. 225. (1) A registration plate issued for a vehicle shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. Except
that a registration plate issued for a truck tractor or road tractor shall be attached to the front of that vehicle.
(2) A registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for
which the plate is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging. The plate shall be attached at a height of
not less than 12 inches from the ground, measured from the bottom of the plate, in a place and position which
is clearly visible. The plate shall be maintained free from foreign materials that obscure or partially obsc

 

JWG is&nbsp\\;correct about MCL 257.225. I was going to post a link to the source material but this site isnt allowing be to do so.

 

Boy, I sure am glad that (nanny state)Michigan knows what's best for us.....................