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Rear license plate re-location [message #179868]

Sat, 11 August 2012 15:43

Jeff102410

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We have a bicycle rack in the hitch. Did not think anything else about it until a "friendly" law enforcement officer "informed" me that the rack blocked the license plate.

So...has anyone relocates the rear license plate? Ideas??? Etc....

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Re: [GMCnet] Rear license plate re-location [message #179871 is a reply to message #179868]

Sat, 11 August 2012 16:07

hnielsen2

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Years ago my wife was stopped by a very friendly San Diego cop.
She was sited for blocking the tail lights on her V W with her bike.
Sue drove home removed the bike then drove to the local CHP office and had
it sign off.
In my wife case the cop just wanted to meet her or talk and she did not.
We carry our bikes on our hitch rack all the time and have never been
stopped.
I would not move the license plate.
It comes under a Fix-IT-Ticket
In California the CHP signs off with out charging you.
All is well with my Lord
Signing checks on the front
Howard

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From: "Jeff Rogers" <Jrogers@itresource.com>
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Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 13:43
Subject: [GMCnet] Rear license plate re-location

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> We have a bicycle rack in the hitch. Did not think anything else about it
> until a "friendly" law enforcement officer "informed" me that the rack
> blocked the license plate.
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> So...has anyone relocates the rear license plate? Ideas??? Etc....
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Re: [GMCnet] Rear license plate re-location [message #179872 is a reply to message #179868]

Sat, 11 August 2012 16:08

kelvin

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Personally I'd just forget it. Almost always have bikes on ours that
blocks the plate. Cops have never said a word about it in 10 years.
Did he suggest you fix it or he's ticket you next time?

I tend to bend the laws I can so I'm less tempted to break the ones I
shouldn't. :^)

Kelvin
'73 23' in Eugene, OR

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> We have a bicycle rack in the hitch. Did not think anything else about it until a "friendly" law enforcement officer "informed" me that the rack blocked the license plate.
>
> So...has anyone relocates the rear license plate? Ideas??? Etc....

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Re: [GMCnet] Rear license plate re-location [message #179873 is a reply to message #179872]

Sat, 11 August 2012 16:12

mickeysss

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when they try and pull you over run~!

mickey
anaheim jail

On Aug 11, 2012, at 2:08 PM, Kelvin Dietz wrote:

> Personally I'd just forget it. Almost always have bikes on ours that
> blocks the plate. Cops have never said a word about it in 10 years.
> Did he suggest you fix it or he's ticket you next time?
>
> I tend to bend the laws I can so I'm less tempted to break the ones I
> shouldn't. :^)
>
> Kelvin
> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
>
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>> We have a bicycle rack in the hitch. Did not think anything else about it until a "friendly" law enforcement officer "informed" me that the rack blocked the license plate.
>>
>> So...has anyone relocates the rear license plate? Ideas??? Etc....
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Re: [GMCnet] Rear license plate re-location [message #179874 is a reply to message #179873]

Sat, 11 August 2012 16:22

WD0AFQ

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They can't see mine when I tow the car. I come through your area a good bit. If I get stopped I will just mention your name and hope they tell me to have a good day.
I have been in and around law enforcement all of my adult life. Some nice police officer was just having a bad day when he/she stopped you for that.
Dan

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Re: Rear license plate re-location [message #179895 is a reply to message #179868]

Sat, 11 August 2012 20:47

Jeff102410

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Should have put in some other info.

We live in Texas, we were stopped in Tennessee. I doubt I'll head to get the ticket dealt with...gas vs. fine...

Anyway, this is probably becoming more of an issue with red light cameras, speed cameras, etc.

I'm looking for a solution...I'll post what I find.

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Re: Rear license plate re-location [message #179910 is a reply to message #179868]

Sat, 11 August 2012 22:26

kingd

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I'd "bet" the Tennesee cop knew you were from Texas (actually saw your plate) and knew you wouldn't come back to fight the ticket. Yeah, I know there is no quota.

DAVE KING

DAVE KING lurker, wannabe Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Re: Rear license plate re-location [message #179917 is a reply to message #179868]

Sun, 12 August 2012 04:09

Ken Burton

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Location: Hebron, Indiana

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I stopped by the local State Police Post with that exact question. I was informed that the license plate shall be on the rear of the vehicle and NOT on the rear of the load it is carrying.

I like it that way because the cameras on the Illinois Toll Road can not see my plate when I'm hauling my motorcycle on the hitch.

Your state law may vary.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: [GMCnet] Rear license plate re-location [message #179949 is a reply to message #179868]

Sun, 12 August 2012 11:09

USAussie

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Jeff,

Easy fix!

http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/491

Regards,
Rob M.

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From: Jeff Rogers

We have a bicycle rack in the hitch. Did not think anything else about it until a "friendly" law enforcement officer "informed" me
that the rack blocked the license plate.

So...has anyone relocates the rear license plate? Ideas??? Etc....

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Re: Rear license plate re-location [message #180761 is a reply to message #179868]

Sat, 18 August 2012 20:49

Jeff102410

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Just wanted to post a follow up.

Found a genuine GM solution. Part number 12495709.

It uses a u-clamp to go around the hitch bracket and sticks out to the side...and just above the ground and below the the bumber.

It's a little bit lower than the hitch, but should be fine.

It also comes with a light that plugs into the trailer hitch 4wire connector.

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Re: Rear license plate re-location [message #180792 is a reply to message #180761]

Sun, 19 August 2012 08:05

Don A

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Hey Jeff

Didn't you just get back from a trip to the East coast?
How about a trip report, sites seen, GMC problems, ideas for other changes needed.

Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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