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Old 07-18-2011, 04:44 PM   #21
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I think the issue is most likely the visibility of the license plate. They want an unobstructed view of the tag number when following you. I see a lot of those receiver mounted electric wheelchair carriers that are provisioned with a lighted license plate bracket because the contraption blocks the view.

My AirSafe unit also blocks the tag unless you are standing directly above it. At 70#, it's too much to remove and replace regularly and there's no room for it in the packed SUV, but I've considered this could be a problem some day and I'm thinking about attaching a lighted plate bracket to the AirSafe. Any thoughts as to why this might not be a good idea?

Texas is also one of the states that will cite you if you attach a frame that blocks any of the wording on the plate.
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Old 07-18-2011, 04:59 PM   #22
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We were on vacation in NY last year stopped at a C-store for something. Guy came in and said their gonna make that illegal. I ask him what he was talking about, no clue. He said leaving your hitch in the truck. I ask if it was the law now, he said no but it was up before the legislature.
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When I was looking into the NY situation one of the stories I got was a lady legislator had walked into a hitch and barked her shins and she was going to try to make it illegal.
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Old 07-18-2011, 05:08 PM   #23
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about 10 years ago, I was pulled over just after passing through an intersection.

Officer: Do you know why I pulled you over?
Me: That light was just turning red? (stupid I know...never admit to anything)
Officer: Uh, yeah it might've been but your hitch ball is in place and it obscures your license plate...
Me: Huh?
Officer: I will let you go for that though....BUT I will write you a seatbelt ticket!
Me: AHAH! (in my head)

It is a legitimate offense, as is an air freshener hanging from the rear view mirror (ask me how I know that one) rarely enforced except to open the gate to pursue another non-primary violation.
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