Sparebumper/Superbumper rear license plate relocation

[Darklyter]

To any of my fellow Sparebumper/Superbumper (SB)users - Yes our Mav's offset license plate location is slightly 'visually blocked at certain angles' by the length of the SB.
That didn't bother me so much as it was not directly covering the plate and the plate could be seen if the view was just changed. **Speed cameras and toll cameras have no problem reading it, lol).
Recently there has been legislation in FL regarding 'clear view of license plates'... in the spirt of that I was recently pulled over (for a minor speeding infraction, but was not cited and instead the conversation with the officer went to my license plate 'visibility'.
I got a 'warning' and advised to do something about it.

So.. I found this on Amazon - Amazon.com: RCKJNJ Front License Plate Bracket Holder - Universal Front Mounting Kit, Plastic Bumper Car Tag Adapter with Copper Threaded, with Screws Caps and Stainless Steel Zip Ties : Automotive and relocated the plate onto my SB.
Pictures here just show it mocked up - I have installed it fully with steel ties. (not the ones from that item as they were not enough) - but you get the drift..
License plate secured with the screw hardware included and its looking good. No visibility issues now.

Drive safe and have fun y'all!

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[rlhdweman]

What was "wrong" with the plate visibility, did this officer not have the ability to move his eyes left & right?

 

[Darklyter]

I know, right? but I was not in the mood to try to debate common sense. I was on my way to pick up my dog from the vet..

 

[umpkey]

Florida Law has had a law for many years saying that the license plate must be horizontal and centered on the rear of the vehicle. There is a an exemption to this that if it is factory offset that is legal (When law created Jeep Liberty's fell into this as they were to the far left and now Mavericks fall into this). This law was basically for the people who put the tags on their tailgates at 45 degree angles either on the right or left or the motorcyclists that put the plates mounted vertically on the left or right of the rear wheel. The new Florida law is aimed at people who alter the tag, put tinted or other type of covers to alter the visibility of the plate, or use large frames that block/alter the tag decal. The officer was in the wrong saying your plate had to be moved as if that was the case there are a lot of Maverick owners who would do so, but if you like the way it looks centered then enjoy it my fellow Floridian.

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