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Apr 4, 2014 | 07:17 PM

201348hd

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From: Raeford

NC vertical license plate

I have read that it is a class 2 misdemeanor to have one . I am wondering if the cops really give you a had time for having one. Anyone with personal experience with it?

Apr 4, 2014 | 07:38 PM

CipoWins42

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Many may not care, but you only need that one that does and writes you for it.

Apr 5, 2014 | 08:29 PM

201348hd

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Very true. The reason I haven't ordered one. I like the looks but don't want the hassle.

Apr 7, 2014 | 04:17 AM

scott01

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Until last year I had one for 9 yrs. got pulled several times for speeding and never ticketed for the plate. Never even commented on it

Apr 8, 2014 | 08:32 AM

Neckball

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vertical license plate

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I like the looks

I don't get it. Why?

Aug 21, 2014 | 01:23 PM

DRabbit

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Not really a problem in NC, but I have known a guy cited in TN for it. They had Super Sargeant Trooper in East TN who hated bikes. Ticketed me for a DOT approved helmet because the liner was glued in instead of sewn. Didn't say a word to wife in a novelty. Go to court, 5 guys with bogus tickets, same asshat, all thrown out.

Aug 29, 2022 | 07:19 AM

Tle

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In Louisiana, an Antique plate has a few perks: lifetime registration (no annual registration fee) and no need for annual inspection sticker.
No limitation on usage or mileage. It’s worth the small upfront fee for sure.

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Sep 14, 2022 | 05:00 PM

Tle

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Originally Posted by Cosmic Razorback

????
And that has what to do with the OP’s question?

Hmmm, wrong thread. But fwiw, in Louisiana, you still wouldn’t need to pay for an annual inspection even if your license plate was mounted vertically.

Jan 8, 2023 | 06:52 PM

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M8StreetBob

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Originally Posted by 201348hd

I have read that it is a class 2 misdemeanor to have one . I am wondering if the cops really give you a had time for having one. Anyone with personal experience with it?

What is the source for this?
I'm in NC and have my plate mounted vertically. It keeps it tucked in right behind my soft bags and keeps everything clean looking (in my opinion). I've never had an issue with it, but I'm not sure that I've ever had a cop follow me enough that they would have time to notice it.