Hidden toad vehicle Plate

Busskipper
The toll facilty "police" have two functions:
First and foremost, they are a funding source for the Toll facilty.
Second, they are there to coordinate towing efforts when there's a disabled car in the tunnel.

I see you're from MD so you probably already know this...

Vulcan Rider wrote:

WyoTraveler wrote:

You need a license on a trailer. Why not a toad?

Because IT is not a trailer.
I don't really know.....and it might vary from state to state.

Wa8yxm pointed out different states different laws. As a retired LEO from CA I would have cited for no license on a toad in CA. Why? No better way to steal a vehicle and remain hidden until you get to your destination without a plate. Of course it may seem obvious that a MH towing probably is not a thief but not always.

LEOs for the most part are more concerned with your Tail and Brake lights being visible and functioning properly. I have never been stopped for the license being partially or completely obscured and we have traveled to all 49 continental states in our rig and many of them several times.

I was stopped for not having the YEAR tag on my boat trailer, had it in the glove compartment but forgot to put on the license plate. I had very light tinting on the passenger door window and the CHiP gave me a fixit for that. He said he hated to stop me and pass on everything so to show his Bosses he was working hard, so I got a fixit.

Those guys have to make a living too and if they stop you just move the bike or what ever.

Valkyriebush wrote:
Any one ever been pulled over for having a bike, scooter, or what not on the back of your toad for hiding the plate? Just curious.

Traveling tens of thousands of Miles a year, the only time I have been pulled over was in Maryland, by a toll facilities Police Officer (that is me, giving great latitude tho those word's, "Police Officer" as not sure anyone that works for the Toll Facilities has anything to do, but they surely enjoy giving out tickets, and letting traffic back up) Twenty something years ago for driving my 1963 Antique tagged, Avanti without a front tag, no ticket just had to attach the tag and have a State Trooper (Real Officer's) sign off on it. So if I were you that would be the least of my worries, side bar here - just drove back from the Delaware beaches, and probably 4 out of 10 cars had plates that you could not see for all the parents and kids bikes, going down or coming back for the end of Summer vacation.

Worry about the attachment points and the safty of the attachments and I'm pretty sure you will be fine.

JMHO,

WyoTraveler wrote:

You need a license on a trailer. Why not a toad?

Because IT is not a trailer.
I don't really know.....and it might vary from state to state.

I had a trail bike on the back of a TC in northern CA and got cited for obstructed license plate. No cost. I had to get it signed off at CHP that I corrected the problem.

I suspect the police in many area are so busy following their radio around that they don't have time for an obstructed license plate unless it looks like there may be other problems. Minor violations are an opportunity to make the stop and talk to the driver if they suspect major problems may exist.

Vulcan Rider wrote:
I don't think the toad is really even required to HAVE a plate on it.....and would be more concerned about not having the plate on the towING vehicle obstructed.

Your Millage May Vary on that.
While it is true that some states do not, and others do not under specific conditions.

For example: IN Michigan a automobile (Car) that is not operational need not have a plate when towing.. So my 1992 Lumina had an officer pulled me over I could have had him get in start it up put it in drive put the speedometer up to say 60 mph and .. The car is not moving, Clearly the car is disabled and thus under Michigan law does not need a plate..... however.... A trailer does,, Some states a trailer or at least SOME trailers (Auto dollies for example) does not but the car does.. Weird? you bet, But that's law for you.

I never carried the bike on the towed, I carry it on the hitch gear (motor home) works better that way.. I also moved the plate on the motor home to a location where it is very visible

Vulcan Rider wrote:
If you are concerned about that, I suggest that you check with your State Police to find out what the rules ARE.

I don't think the toad is really even required to HAVE a plate on it.....and would be more concerned about not having the plate on the towING vehicle obstructed.

You need a license on a trailer. Why not a toad?

Vulcan Rider wrote:
If you are concerned about that, I suggest that you check with your State Police to find out what the rules ARE.

I don't think the toad is really even required to HAVE a plate on it.....and would be more concerned about not having the plate on the towING vehicle obstructed.

I would think ANY vehicle that is required to be licensed/registered would be required to maintain that license if it is on a Public road(even being towed unless it was all 4 wheels on a trailer and no part touches the ground). For instance, your Car does not have plates for any reason, and you park it on the public street in front of your house. You will get a ticket and it may even be towed and impounded. Doug

If you are concerned about that, I suggest that you check with your State Police to find out what the rules ARE.

I don't think the toad is really even required to HAVE a plate on it.....and would be more concerned about not having the plate on the towING vehicle obstructed.