I saw someone posted a picture of license plate on his roof rack earlier. Can you tell me if this is legal in all states or is a push-your-luck thing?
I tried contacting NC DOT but they haven't gotten back to me with an answer
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| Author: | dirtykj [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | License plate on the roof rack |
I saw someone posted a picture of license plate on his roof rack earlier. Can you tell me if this is legal in all states or is a push-your-luck thing? I tried contacting NC DOT but they haven't gotten back to me with an answer
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| Author: | csukoh78 [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:14 am ] |
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Im from NC, and it is legal. The only thing the law says is that it has to be visible from the rear of the vehicle from 50 feet. I called the NCDOT and the State Patrol, and both verified it. |
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| Author: | RespectMyLibertay [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:58 am ] |
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Do you need a light for it at night? |
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| Author: | JMLoughrey [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:19 pm ] |
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RespectMyLibertay wrote: Do you need a light for it at night?
Yes, in all 50 states it is manditory to have a light on the lisence plate |
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| Author: | dirtykj [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:29 pm ] |
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Yes, I have a light for it (and yes, the light does have DOT approval --- it's the one that comes with Rock Lizard rear bumper kit), and I can extend wiring to go up to the rack. I checked the NC DMV regulation (that part that they make available to public at http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle_servic ... onsmanual/) and it doesn't mention any limit to height / location either. They did mention the 50-foot illumination requirement. I sent an email to DMV asking about this. Hopefully they will come back with something more definitive. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:46 pm ] |
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As long as its visible you should not have a problem. Look at some of the tankers trucks they have them up 12 foot of the ground. I have an LED license plate light ready for when mine goes up on the rack 
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