License Plate issues

You have gone 11 years without a problem. Apparently, it's not much of an issue.
Yes, obscured plates are illegal.

I've never heard of anyone being stopped.

It's something that I am not concerned about happening.

I see a lot of campers running around the Spokane, WA area and no one else is concerned either since I never see a relocated truck plate mounted on the camper.

If someone relocated their truck plate to the camper, that would probably raise a red flag to a state trooper.

deltabravo wrote:
I've never heard of anyone being stopped.

It's something that I am not concerned about happening.

I see a lot of campers running around the Spokane, WA area and no one else is concerned either since I never see a relocated truck plate mounted on the camper.

If someone relocated their truck plate to the camper, that would probably raise a red flag to a state trooper.

Good points.

There was a rash of people getting tickets for obscured plates up here, including the plastic frame that dealerships install around the plates. Most were for bicycle racks left on vehicles without bicycles.

Brian

Years ago I got stopped in California for having a dirt bike mounted on my front bumper obscuring me front license plate. CHP officer only gave me a verbal warning though. It was early on a Saturday morning on a lonely road in the desert. I think he was having a slow day and just wanted to talk with someone. ;)

Sadly to say, it seems like P.D. 's these days are far too busy avoiding objects being thrown at them to worry about where the plates are located on truck campers.

I've been through the AK-Canada border crossing many times, in Canada, and all over WA, ID, MT, WY. Nary a problem.

Just merely wondered what other TCers have experienced.

I'll make changes to my plates if/when it becomes an issue.

jmcgsd wrote:
Years ago I got stopped in California for having a dirt bike mounted on my front bumper obscuring me front license plate. CHP officer only gave me a verbal warning though. It was early on a Saturday morning on a lonely road in the desert. I think he was having a slow day and just wanted to talk with someone. ;)

Or using it as a legal excuse and perhaps find contraband during the stop?

Sometimes I just shake my head...other times I just slap it...:S

Why would you want your plate to be obscured?..:h These same people that ask these questions are the ones that bit$h the most when their trucks get stolen and the cops can't find them.

In answer to your question, yes, I would and have stopped and depending on attitude you might get a ticket or a warning. Second stop for same violation becomes a misdemeanor. Same answer for those having the "Look at me, I run red lights" covering on their plates thinking the cameras can't pick them up....Dennis

deltabravo wrote:
I've never heard of anyone being stopped.

It's something that I am not concerned about happening.

I see a lot of campers running around the Spokane, WA area and no one else is concerned either since I never see a relocated truck plate mounted on the camper.

If someone relocated their truck plate to the camper, that would probably raise a red flag to a state trooper.

I always move my truck plate to the camper... otherwise it would be 4 feet in front of the rear camper bumper, up and under the overhang.

Why ask to be stopped.... even if it is just curoosity on the police's part.

And too.... how many people on the TC forum check the plates to see where the TC is from.... most I'd venture.

Our truck campers don't have lic plates...


We used to have 2 plates for our trucks... front and rear.

One ton trucks and larger can legally put the plate on the front in TN