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Yes, but the plate must be in a horizontal (side-ways) position. I only know this because I got pulled over for having my plate mounted in a vertical position. And I had no turn signals - but that's a whole other story!!

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THE CHOPPERS I SEE IN TOWN HAVE THE SIDE MOUNTED PLATES AND THE VA STATE POLICE DOESNT MESS WITH THEM GUYS. ON CROTCH ROCKETS I KNOW THAT THE FENDER ELIMINATOR KITS THAT PUTS THE PLATE OVER TOP OF THE BACK FENDER IS ILLEGAL.

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The statute requires the plate to be attached to the rear of the motorcycle. You may still have a side mounted plate so long as it is attached toward the rear and clearly visible from the rear of the motorcycle.

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This is taken from http://troopers.ny.gov site:

It clearly states that it is legal to mount your plate vertically.

LICENSE PLATE* Must be illuminated and visible for 50 feet Must be "conspicuously displayed at the rear of the motorcycle", Securely Attached, not swinging. Must be securely mounted between 12 - 48 inches from the ground (when reasonable) Must be clean and easily readable with no plastic or synthetic covering, may be mounted vertically.

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12y ago

I cannot say whether it is legal or not...

But I have had several encounters, unfortunately, with the Cincinnati police.

They have never said anything about it.

The worst that can happen..

Is a ticket for improper equipment.

I see WAY too many people out there with them mounted sideways to worry.

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16y ago

No they are not, to pass inspection the licence plate has to be seen from 180 degrees around the motorcycle, some places will pass it, if you're lucky. you can also get pulled over for this.

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Yeah but Sheriff John Greer will arrest you

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