Number plate mounting, is this "legal"?

[Filterer]

My old man has a trailor with the number plate vertical, and I'm sure I have seen many more like it

[Grahameeboy]

Yeah, he wasn't given a warning, just a ticket. Vote.

My Post voted.......................

[mdooher]

Affixing of registration plates (other than trade plates)

Registration plates issued for a motor vehicle shall be displayed as follows:

(a)In the case of a motor vehicle other than a motor vehicle of any of the kinds specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, one plate shall be displayed on the front of the vehicle and one plate shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle, and both plates shall be in an upright position and so displayed that every letter, figure, and distinguishing mark on the plate is easily visible:


(b)in the case of any motor cycle, moped, tractor, or trailer, one plate shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle in an upright position and so displayed that every letter, figure, and distinguishing mark on the plate is easily visible.


So he will loose

[Sanx]

(b)in the case of any motor cycle, moped, tractor, or trailer, one plate shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle in an upright position and so displayed that every letter, figure, and distinguishing mark on the plate is easily visible.
So he will loose

Not so fast, Tonto. "Upright position" is not absolute. You could argue that mounting the plate on its side is actually upright. Longest side is perpendicular to the floor, etc. Would take a clever lawyer to convince the magistrate of this, but I reckon it's a possibility.

However, my guess is he'll still lose.

[Sanx]

And he rides a Honda. Should throw the book at him just for that. Offence: "Daring to ride a gay bike in public with no thought for public decency". these Honda riders. Scum of the earth, the lot of them.

[hellnback]

Seen heaps of custom choppers and shit all mounted like that. I reckon he'll WIN for sure!

[steved]

see attached photo of Dad's bike on the left below and Mum's on the right

Your parents is cool! How many of us have both parents who ride?

[rwh]

(b)in the case of any motor cycle, moped, tractor, or trailer, one plate shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle in an upright position and so displayed that every letter, figure, and distinguishing mark on the plate is easily visible.

I'd interpret 'upright' to mean 'in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal', which would mean that both of them (and mine, IIRC) should fail for being tilted forward. Depending on how much tolerance is allowed.

Richard

[mdooher]

Not so fast, Tonto. "Upright position" is not absolute. You could argue that mounting the plate on its side is actually upright. Longest side is perpendicular to the floor, etc. Would take a clever lawyer to convince the magistrate of this, but I reckon it's a possibility.

However, my guess is he'll still lose.

Maybe if you can get Denny Crane to represent you

[kiwifruit]

My Post voted.......................

There is no sit on the fence option

[Toaster]

I would hope that common sense would prevail - if it meets the clearly readable and visible criteria, who really cares if it is on its side!

The only issue I see is visibility from the right side.... might be 'obstructed' by the back tyre in that position.

[Maha]

Maybe if you can get Denny Crane to represent you

Better off with Frasier Crane.....

I saw a cruiser last weekend with the plate mounted in the same place...

[kiwifruit]

I would hope that common sense would prevail - if it meets the clearly readable and visible criteria, who really cares if it is on its side!

The only issue I see is visibility from the right side.... might be 'obstructed' by the chicken strips in that position.

yes, thats the only problem i see with it too

[chris]

Dad could quote the Dennis DeNudo arguement and precedent...by stating that the plate was displayed accordingly to the vibe of the law?

It's against the constitution.......

[McJim]

Your parents is cool! How many of us have both parents who ride?

Both of my sons. s'true.

On topic though. which plane is the upright rule applicable to. I suspect it refers to the white surface of the plate being rear facing (rather than skywards or earthwards) in which case convincing argument could be made as to the spirit of the law and the fact that the constable in question may have misinterpreted the wording.

However I think he'll lose (coz NZ courts don't like the cute smartarse arguments) but I hope he wins...