New florida law effective september 1 2010 on vertical license plates for motorcycles important update 7 20 10 for what should be a simple issue florida law pertaining to vertical license plates on motorcycles have thoroughly confused many in the motorcycle community.
Florida motorcycle license plate display law.
We have received numerous inquiries over the past few months concerning this issue and hope.
When you successfully completed the basic rider course.
License plate frames in florida are fairly common but if you have one you might want to go take it off.
Thousands of florida drivers have been ticketed because of a little known state law that.
In the state of florida all license plates are required to be replaced every 10 years per section 320 06 1 b florida statutes.
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Although most states have very specific placement laws they may not be consistently.
3 the license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and remain clearly visible from the rear at all times.
Nothing shall be placed upon the face of a florida plate except as permitted by law or by rule or regulation of a governmental agency.
For specific fees contact your local dhsmv office.
Drivers must follow the placement laws of the state where the vehicle is registered.
Any deliberate act to conceal or obscure the legibility of the license tag of a motorcycle is prohibited.
Starting on july 1 2008 the state of florida requires that new motorcyclists age 16 and older must take and pass the basic rider course brc through the florida rider training program before they get a motorcycle only license or can have the motorcycle endorsement added to their current drivers license.
316 003 2 florida statutes without a motorcycle endorsement.
No vehicle license plate may be displayed in an inverted or reversed position or in such a manner that the letters and numbers and their proper sequence are not readily identifiable.
Once you have chosen a desired plate s see the motor vehicle registrations page to learn how to apply for a license plate and registration.
Laws can be different depending on which type of vehicle you have.
Vehicle license plate placement laws vary by state and can change at any time.
Registration fees for your motorcycle vary in florida based on factors such as your license plate type vehicle weight and others.
The department s license plates rate chart hsmv form 83140 may help you with.
Below are the base taxes and fees you can expect before your vehicle s specifics are factored in.