Is it illegal to paint your license plate?

It is not legal to customize and paint your license plate. This is a good way to get a ticket. Some people do carefully repaint license plates the stock color, especially in states where you can run vintage license plates on your vehicle. However, customizing your license plate with non-stock colors is not a good idea.

Is it legal to mount a motorcycle license plate vertically?

It varies from state to state, but the general rule is, it is not legal to have your license plate mounted vertically. Most states have a law that requires your license plate to be mounted horizontally so it can be read from left to right, just like a book. That being said, it is rare for a police officer to actually enforce this law, but you really don’t want to give them a reason to pull you over. Many custom license plate mounting brackets allow the plate to be bolted in either a horizontal or vertical position, which gives you multiple options without having to change your license plate bracket.

Do I need a license plate light on my motorcycle?

Yes, you do need to have a light illuminating your license plate to be legal. It is also important to note that the license plate light is supposed to be a white light. Colored lights are not legal for license plate illumination. Some license plate frames have integrated LED license plate lights, which is a great way to become legally compliant with ease.

Are license plate reflectors illegal?

Yes, license plate reflectors are legal as long as they do not cover any information on the license plate. Having a reflector on your license plate can be helpful to get other drivers on the road to notice you. When riding a motorcycle, anything you can do to help make you more visible is a good thing.

Do license plates expire?

Yes! Motorcycle license plates do expire. Be sure your registration and plates are up to date or you will end up with a hefty ticket. In some states, such as Ohio, you can run a 'historical' license plate on vintage vehicles. In the case of the Ohio historical plate, the registration is good for 50 years. So, while they do expire, it is unlikely that it will sneak up on you and expire... before you do!

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Gasbox Axle Mount License Plate Bracket - Vertical - Left Side Mount - 3/4 Inch Axles
14 reviews $69.95

Gasbox Axle Mount License Plate Bracket - 3/4 inch Axles - Vertical or Horizontal
7 reviews $69.95

Cycle Standard Laydown License Plate Mount - Black - Bolt-on Fitment for 1955 - 2018 Harley-Davidson
22 reviews $39.65

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Round Reflector - Red
13 reviews $14.00

Mooneyes Rat Fink Head License Plate Bolts - Green
23 reviews $17.50

Gasbox Open Belt Drive Primary License Plate Mount for Harley - Vertical or Horizontal
3 reviews $69.95

Cycle Standard Curved License Plate Bracket - Black
2 reviews $45.01

Gasbox Axle Plate License Plate Bracket for 1936 - 1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Rigid Frames
4 reviews $69.95

Gasbox Shock Mount License Plate Bracket
15 reviews $49.95

Cycle Standard 2 Piece Curved License Plate Bracket - Chrome
12 reviews $55.08

Prism Supply Co. Weld-On Steel Light Mount With License Plate Bracket - Prism Supply Co. Box Chopper Tail Light
2 reviews $26.99

Mooneyes Rat Fink Head License Plate Bolts - Gray
10 reviews $17.50

Gasbox Primary Mount License Plate Bracket - 1967 - 2003 Sportsters
18 reviews $49.95

Fiorucci Fabrications Weld-On License Plate Sissy Bar Bracket
1 review $24.95

Lowbrow Customs Motorcycle Inspection Sticker Mounting Plate 4.25 x 3 inches - Black Aluminum
14 reviews $20.77

Red Fox Enterprises Glo Brite Glass License Plate Reflector - Red
7 reviews $28.00

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Prism Reflector - Clear
2 reviews $14.00

Gasbox BASIC License Plate Bracket - Vertical
$27.99

Gasbox Axle Mount License Plate Bracket - 1 inch (25mm) Axles - Vertical or Horizontal
5 reviews $69.95

Prism Supply Co. Weld-On Steel Light Mount With License Plate Bracket - Prism Supply Co. PS-41 Tail Light
$26.99

Cycle Standard Polished Cast Tail Light Bracket for Lucas Style Tail Light
6 reviews $61.37

Lowbrow Customs Turn Signal Bar Universal License Plate Mount
17 reviews $24.01

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Round Reflector - Burnt Orange
2 reviews $14.00

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Round Reflector - Yellow
6 reviews $14.00

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Round Reflector - Green
7 reviews $14.00

Cycle Standard Model A Tail Light Mounting Bracket - Vertical License Plate
16 reviews $17.57

Prism Supply Co. Weld-On Stainless Steel Light Mount With License Plate Bracket - Prism Supply Co. Box Chopper Tail Light
$34.99

Gasbox Weld-On Vertical License Plate Bracket for Model A Style Light
4 reviews $24.95

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Prism Reflector - Rainbow
3 reviews $14.00

Mooneyes Glitter Dice License Plate Bolts - Red
4 reviews $15.40

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Prism Reflector - Red
10 reviews $14.00

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Round Reflector - Purple
3 reviews $14.00

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Round Reflector - Clear
3 reviews $14.00

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Prism Reflector - Light Blue
12 reviews $14.00

Gasbox Peg Mount License Plate Bracket - 1984-2017 Harley-Davidson Softail - Vertical or Horizontal
8 reviews $49.95

No School Choppers License Plate Weld-On Bracket
$44.25 $59.00

Colony #9813-12 Beehive Tail Lamp Mounting Kit 1936-1946 Harley-Davidson - Parkerized
$13.20

Mooneyes Dice License Plate Bolts - Black
5 reviews $12.60

Colony #2096-14 Headlamp and Horn Bracket Insulator Terminal Kit 1945-1948 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1945-1957 Servi-car
$36.54

Cycle Standard Model A Tail Light Mounting Bracket - Horizontal License Plate
16 reviews $17.57

Prism Supply Co. Universal Fender Mounting Bracket - Prism Supply Co. PS-41 Tail Light
$34.99

Prism Supply Co. Universal Fender Mounting Bracket - Prism Supply Co. Box Chopper Tail Light
$34.99

Prism Supply Co. Weld-On Stainless Steel Light Mount With License Plate Bracket - Prism Supply Co. PS-41 Tail Light
$33.99

Prism Supply Co. Universal Fender Mounting Bracket - Prism Supply Co. Ripple Tail Light
$31.99

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Round Reflector - Light Blue
5 reviews $14.00

Gasbox BASIC License Plate Bracket - Horizontal
$27.99

Red Fox Enterprises Smooth Cut Glass Dot - Red
$13.85

Gasbox Weld-On Vertical License Plate Bracket
4 reviews $24.95

Mooneyes Glitter Dice License Plate Bolts - Clear
$11.20

Colony #9871-10 License Plate Mounting Kit Flat Head Allen Harley-Davidson - Chrome Plated
$10.76

Colony #7815-4 Acorn Head License Plate Mounting Kit And Rubber Washers - Chrome Plated
1 review $8.93

Mooneyes Glitter Dice License Plate Bolts - Green
4 reviews $15.40

Red Fox Enterprises Glass License Plate Prism Reflector - Green
2 reviews $14.00

Red Fox Enterprises Smooth Cut Glass Dot - Blue
2 reviews $13.85

Red Fox Enterprises Prism Cut Glass Dot - Blue
$13.85

Mooneyes Dice License Plate Bolts - Red
1 review $12.60

Colony #2307-3 Headlamp Mounting Kit 1959-Up Harley-Davidson XL/XLH/XLCH - CAD Plated
1 review $10.76

Colony #9872-10 License Plate Mounting Kit Button Allen Harley-Davidson - Chrome Plated
3 reviews $7.45

Lowbrow Customs Axle Plate Offset License Plate Bracket for 1936 - 1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Rigid Frames
$54.59

Prism Supply Co. Universal Fender Mounting Bracket - Prism Supply Co. Round Tail Lights
$30.99

Cycle Standard Curved License Plate Bracket - Chrome
$40.74

Red Fox Enterprises Smooth Cut Glass Dot - Amber
$13.85

Red Fox Enterprises Prism Cut Glass Dot - Purple
$12.31

Red Fox Enterprises Prism Cut Glass Dot - Green
$13.85

Red Fox Enterprises Prism Cut Glass Dot - Amber
$12.31

Mooneyes Dice License Plate Bolts - White
$12.60

Gasbox Primary Mount License Plate Bracket - 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportsters - Vertical or Horizontal
2 reviews $49.95

Red Fox Enterprises Glo Brite Original Style Reflector - Red
2 reviews $28.00

Colony #8475-4 Anti-Vibration License Plate Mounting Cap Nut Kit - Chrome Plated
1 review $7.96

Colony #2108-12 Headlamp Bracket Mounting Kit 1955-1959 Harley-Davidson Big Twin - CAD Plated
$34.52

Colony #2006-3 Headlamp Mounting Kit 1949-1959 Harley-Davidson Big Twins 1952-1958 XL/K/KH - CAD Plated
$10.76

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