I want to bend my license plate with the contour of the tub. Has anyone done this in Colorado. I want to make sure I don’t get pulled over for something stupid like that.
Is bending rear license plate legal in CO?
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Just go for it. I've had mine that way in every state I've ever lived in (NC, VA, MS) and never had a problem. You'll have to drill new holes. The holes on the tag will line up with the plastic bracket, but not the holes in the tub without blocking the rear door. It's pretty simple though. I just bend it over my thigh and put a piece of wood behind it when drilling new holes. I also put a rubber washer between the tag and the tub. You'll probably only be able to use 3 screw holes depending on the location of the stickers on your tag.
Unless (and even if) you've been drinking, you can plead ignorance. Bend the plate back straight.
"An elk hit me from behind officer".
"An elk hit me from behind officer".
Tomtess
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i live in Northern NM and have mine bent around the tube for the last 6 years and wheel in CO,CA,NM,UT and have had no problems
Is the bumper height on your lifted jeep legal?
Depends on how the cop is feeling when you go past.
Do dudes on this forum even care about such trifles?
It's your jeep, do what you want with it. If you get a ticket be sure to post about it and we will be all woke and shit like, "awe man that sucks, total bullshit, defund the pigs!"
Depends on how the cop is feeling when you go past.
Do dudes on this forum even care about such trifles?
It's your jeep, do what you want with it. If you get a ticket be sure to post about it and we will be all woke and shit like, "awe man that sucks, total bullshit, defund the pigs!"
Probably.
I'm thinking about doing this my own damn self just to get street cred and cool points for being an outlaw.
Probably because you lack the proper petspective. I bent mine around the corner of the tub so it doesnt get torn off where I wheel in the heavy timber and rocks. Same reason for round LED tail lights instead of the stockers. Ill take function over form every time.
The law only says it has to be horizontal, clearly visible and legible, within 18” of the bumper, and has the registration stickers.
Unless you get a cop having a really bad day where they argue it’s not legible - you’re not likely to have an issue. The only time I’ve had issues with not having my front plate on was meter maids in Denver. Given that’s where @jjvw drives often, it sounds like they won’t care about the rear plate being bent.
Unless you get a cop having a really bad day where they argue it’s not legible - you’re not likely to have an issue. The only time I’ve had issues with not having my front plate on was meter maids in Denver. Given that’s where @jjvw drives often, it sounds like they won’t care about the rear plate being bent.
Tacky? No. I do prefer there be an actual mount rather than be bolted directly to the tub.
For the last year, my front plate is over an inch shorter than it is supposed to be. So far no one has cared or noticed. I figure if it looks right then it will get a pass, even if it isn't.
I've thought about that one as my tire carrier hits the plate at stock location. This one pictured is pretty expensive for what it it.
Looks good, like the overall look of your machine. The bent license plate ties it together, zero fucks given.
Mine has been bent around the tub for years....A rock did it though. But I prefer it that was anyway. Also, I haven't run a front plate since I've owned it.
Heavy duty outdoor double side mounting tape works really well. No holes, no rust, no hassle.