[RS VR6]

I've never had an issue. WIth two bikes...the plate is completely blocked. *knocks on wood.

 

[natemeister]

I have never had issues here in Sacramento with my bike rack that always covers/hinders my license plates and that's without the bike on it.

 

[Rackguy]

Every state has the same language about blocking lights and license plates, they are rarely enforced. In states where it is only required to have a rear plate they tend to be more strict since they block traffic and registration verification cameras. In other states they actually have passed laws that permit usuage of bike racks and electric scooter racks and avoid any penalty.

 

[AEyogi]

Every state has the same language about blocking lights and license plates, they are rarely enforced. In states where it is only required to have a rear plate they tend to be more strict since they block traffic and registration verification cameras. In other states they actually have passed laws that permit usuage of bike racks and electric scooter racks and avoid any penalty.

Username checks out.

 

[blurayauthority]

CA's got 60 million folks. I don't think they have the time/desire to go ticket anyone with a bike mounted on the back of their car.

 

[Harold]

I heard that, in California, medication to combat cancer causes cancer.

as someone who has been treated for cancer and had to go through the disclosures to receive chemotherapy to treat said cancer, I can tell you that this is not something to joke about. it really is an asshole comment, tbh. It is very much a risk of cancer treatment. when the choice is dying now or increasing your risk of cancer, possibly, later on, it's not the greatest decision you might have to make.

 

[LanceWeaklegs]

as someone who has been treated for cancer and had to go through the disclosures to receive chemotherapy to treat said cancer, I can tell you that this is not something to joke about. it really is an asshole comment, tbh. It is very much a risk of cancer treatment. when the choice is dying now or increasing your risk of cancer, possibly, later on, it's not the greatest decision you might have to make.

As a cancer survivor who had radiation to the spine that might cause more cancer, or blocked arteries later, I say get over it, and don’t obsess with trying to find evil in every innocuous thing someone does or says. That sort of obsession and worry can take years off your life.

 

[Harold]

As a cancer survivor who had radiation to the spine that might cause more cancer, or blocked arteries later, I say get over it, and don’t obsess with trying to find evil in every innocuous thing someone does or says. That sort of obsession and worry can take years off your life.

everyone's experiences are different. if you don't care about it, then fine. but I find it crass. It's the truth, and it's a dick move to crack that kind of joke about it.

 

[LanceWeaklegs]

We’ll call you peaches because you bruise easily. 😁

 

[milehi]

I use a spare tire rack on my Jeep and relocated the plate to the spares rim. It's visible through two bikes. Brake lights are visible too. I don't have reverse lights. I figure rearward motion shows I'm backing up. How I passed a CHP inspection is beyond me.

 

[TandemBear]

CA's got 60 million folks. I don't think they have the time/desire to go ticket anyone with a bike mounted on the back of their car.

We haven't even reached 40 million and you're exaggerating by 50% already?

 

[RLTW]

I've driven around LA and Orange County a few times with this Saris rack attached more or less as pictured in the spoiler. I just got a bit lazy setting up the photo. While I'm driving, all the straps are tight and the front wheel is strapped down so it can't turn or spin.

In California, the license plate, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, and reverse lights must be visible at all times. Am I going to be ticketed for this setup, or can I keep driving around as long as the rack doesn't come loose? Should I raise the right arm a notch or two to lift the front wheel if I can get away with it?

Spoiler: Photo

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The middle brake light is just visible between that silver cylinder and my bike's top tube. I can see how it may be obscured if viewed from certain angles.

If it's not road legal, according to California it may still cause cancer.

 

[LanceWeaklegs]

If you’re contemplating throwing down some major cash to get a Kuat Piston Pro, or already have one, they are now selling license plate holders for the rack that flip up and down depending on whether the rack is carrying bikes or not. If I could just get a duplicate plate and keep one on the rack and one on the car that would suit me. for obvious reasons this state won’t double issue a plate and give you two sets of renewal stickers. If I was racking my bike in parts of Cali I would be more worried about making sure someone didn’t take it than my plate situation.

 

[Calsun]

The applicable laws are not being enforced in California as with many such laws like using a cell phone hands free or not having tires extend past the fenders.

My worry is more about some inattentive driver texting and failing to realize that I have come to a stop and driving into the rear of my vehicle with the bike rack and two expensive bikes mounted.

There are light kits to add lights and have a wiring cable and connector that goes into the hitch trailer light socket. Most have their limitations but may be better than nothing.

I mounted the front license plate for my vehicle to the bike rack as no one cares if there is no front license plate on vehicles anywhere I have driven over a great many years.

 

[rtsideup]

I live in CO and had my front plate ripped off in the carwash. Got pulled over within less than a week for no front plate. For years, I thought the same as you; no one cares about the front plate.

 

[Calsun]

I have driven around the western USA with no front license plate on my vehicles for the past 75 years and never been pulled over. If the cops were suspicious it would possible be an excuse for one to pull me over. I had a can of Sunshine tea and when I took a drink from it a deputy thought it was a beer can and pulled me over - so anything can happen.

Some people get hit by lightning but they are a very small percentage and often doing something stupid outdoors during a lightning storm.

 

[AEyogi]

Teslas have no front plate, and there are other fancy cars which go without. It is not legal, but it seems to not be enforced. I guess if enough people do it, it becomes unenforceable, like tinted windows, or trucks in the left lanes.

 

[Ripbird]

If it looks legal in Ca. it most likely won’t be. Things in Ca are usually the opposite as expected, or appear.