Number plate position law question

[Bikemad]

Howdy folks...........a while back someone here mentioned there had been a Court case where a biker challenged the ticket he recleved for having his plate in an upright position,as seen on most bobber type bikes,and won.
Can someone please direct me to info on this or confirm this is in fact correct.Has the precedent been set i guess is my question,and if so what was the blokes name
Cheers in advance

[Voltaire]

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/fa...on-plates.html

A motorcycle, moped, tractor or trailer plate must be fixed securely in an upright position on the rear of the vehicle and displayed so that all the characters (numbers and letters) are clearly visible at all times.

There ya go.

Clearly visible and vertical

" Have you tried eating a donut with your head tilted?"

[nodrog:Me]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...uot-legal-quot

[RDJ]

My ex-US cruiser's plate came side-mounted (on the right as seen from behind). Got its compliance and first WOF no problem. A year+ later in suburbia got the whole lights-and-sirens "pull over!" and then a stern lecture about being not in compliance - as quoth the officer "I could not see your number plate if I was on your left." Yeah. Well, why not move over to the center then? But, logic does not apply. I was warned to go straight home and not get out and about again on this bike until the number plate had been relocated to the rear fender.

[mossy1200]

My ex-US cruiser's plate came side-mounted (on the right as seen from behind). Got its compliance and first WOF no problem. A year+ later in suburbia got the whole lights-and-sirens "pull over!" and then a stern lecture about being not in compliance - as quoth the officer "I could not see your number plate if I was on your left." Yeah. Well, why not move over to the center then? But, logic does not apply. I was warned to go straight home and not get out and about again on this bike until the number plate had been relocated to the rear fender.

I get pulled over a bit. Never had issues even though I have cut mine down also. YET

[RDJ]

Nice bare-bones trailer Mossy. I assume your bike plate being by-the-book means the Law will probably overlook the trailer side-mounted plate - as so many trailers have theirs offset.

[mossy1200]

Nice bare-bones trailer Mossy. I assume your bike plate being by-the-book means the Law will probably overlook the trailer side-mounted plate - as so many trailers have theirs offset.

Yeah I normally get pulled because they want to see if its legal at all. Biggest issue for me would be doing 90 with the 1 km tolerance at the moment. Its more likely ill get ticket for that than anything else. Sometimes I forget its on the bike.

[TheDemonLord]

I get pulled over a bit. Never had issues even though I have cut mine down also. YET

Completely not related to the thread - that is a Smexy Trailer - how does it handle when you ride?

[mossy1200]

Completely not related to the thread - that is a Smexy Trailer - how does it handle when you ride?

Is a bit awkward under 20kph. Stabilises bike nicely during theoretical wheelies

[AllanB]

From the website

Ordinary and personalised registration plates

A motorcycle, moped, tractor or trailer plate must be fixed securely in an upright position on the rear of the vehicle and displayed so that all the characters (numbers and letters) are clearly visible at all times.


Note - some new Harley models have vertical side mounted plates from the factory - they are all getting wofs etc.

[AllanB]

Of more concern - this shit. Farking nanny state.

Are your plates obscured by a bike rack or other object?

Supplementary plates

The registered person of a vehicle must ensure that the numbers and letters on the vehicle's registration plate are clearly visible.

If you have a bike rack fitted or some other attachment that temporarily obscures the front or the rear registration plate you can either:
obtain a supplementary plate and attach it to the object, or
attach the front or rear plate from your car to the object when it is in use. You must then return it to your vehicle when you aren't using the bike rack or other attachment.

Supplementary plates are a temporary solution if you use an object that obscures the vehicle's registration plates. If the object is permanently attached, you should remove the registration plates and securely attach them to the object in an upright position and ensure they are clearly visible.

To obtain supplementary plates you'll need to be the registered person of the vehicle and have a New Zealand driver licence or other suitable ID. Payment can be made via credit card or cheque. Please allow 7–10 days delivery time. To order supplementary plates contact LicenSys on 0800 REMAKE (736 253), fax 09 276 9829 or visit their website www.licensys.com.

[admenk]

Had my plate and rear light side mounted on my old Harley for a few years before I sold it recently. Used to pass the WOF at the local VTNZ with no problems

[ruaphu]

must be fixed securely in an upright position

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Probably the crux of the whole rule.

I read it as the plate is mounted so it is 'face on' to any behind vehicle behind NO matter if the letters/numbers run vertically or horizontally.

However the blue line may inter this rule the plate must be mounted so numbers/letters read horizontal only.

Would no doubt make for a robust roadside discussion.



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[F!ddl3r]

I was stopped for speeding by a cop and he gave me stick about my tail tidy because the number plate was at an angle as you get on nearly all Tail tidies.

I looked at him like he was mad and asked how did it pass WOF a couple weeks back if it wasn't ok? I still got my fine.. I guess thats what you get for overtaking a police car.

[AllanB]

Probably the crux of the whole rule.

I read it as the plate is mounted so it is 'face on' to any behind vehicle behind NO matter if the letters/numbers run vertically or horizontally.

However the blue line may inter this rule the plate must be mounted so numbers/letters read horizontal only.

Would no doubt make for a robust roadside discussion.

Agree - all in the wording - I am sure the intent of the wording is the plate should be mounted horizontally so lettering can be read from left to right. However as written I do not believe the court would up hold a ticket for a vertically mounted plate.

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