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Title: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: Twisted on February 19, 2012, 11:56:44 PM
I'm guessing yes!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MOTORCYCLE-HONDA-YAMAHA-KAWASAKI-HARLEY-SUZUKI-DUCATI-BMW-MOTORIZED-NUMBER-PLATE-/170786901085?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c3b14c5d
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: gramlord on February 20, 2012, 12:26:50 AM
I'm guessing the fun police say No. Cool idea though.
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: SgtBatten on February 20, 2012, 12:40:55 AM
Tempting for the toll roads ain't it
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: codajastal on February 20, 2012, 01:50:55 AM
Quote from: SgtBatten on February 20, 2012, 12:40:55 AM
Tempting for the toll roads ain't it
Or stealing fuel?
Or robbing shops?
or ........................
Wouldn't wanna get caught with that on. :police: :police:
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: SgtBatten on February 20, 2012, 01:54:32 AM
I'd prefer this to my current situation of holding the etag up with my left hand
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: codajastal on February 20, 2012, 02:21:58 AM
If I lived in Brissy or Logan I would be buying it now. What R they gonna do?
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: mister on February 20, 2012, 03:37:48 AM
Search youtube for "number plate flipper" and you'll see heaps
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: codajastal on February 20, 2012, 04:35:45 PM
I am so tempted to get one
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: numus on February 20, 2012, 05:37:08 PM
It is legal.. As long as you dont use it while riding :p
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: Jimbob on February 21, 2012, 05:07:41 PM
Quote from: codajastal on February 20, 2012, 02:21:58 AM
If I lived in Brissy or Logan I would be buying it now. What R they gonna do?

Why if you were in brissy?
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: Slack on February 21, 2012, 05:32:36 PM
There are models out there that are higher quality, i.e. they flip up a lot quicker then 2 seconds.
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: codajastal on February 21, 2012, 05:37:47 PM
Quote from: Jimbob on February 21, 2012, 05:07:41 PM
Quote from: codajastal on February 20, 2012, 02:21:58 AM
If I lived in Brissy or Logan I would be buying it now. What R they gonna do?

Why if you were in brissy?

Toll roads
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: xunedeinx on February 21, 2012, 06:28:11 PM
Couple of riders were using them down here for the Causeway...

Got pics of repeat offenders, found out what times they rode (guess it was back and forth to work)

And, caught them.

Just pay the damn toll.
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: SgtBatten on February 21, 2012, 06:53:18 PM
I use toll roads only when making abnormal trips into the city.

Nothing regular.

My neighbour is a cop so I'll ask him what the deal is if "only using it when not on publici roads etc"
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: xunedeinx on February 21, 2012, 06:55:52 PM
Pretty sure any device used to obscure a license plate is illegal.
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: shonole on February 21, 2012, 10:40:05 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on February 21, 2012, 06:55:52 PM
Pretty sure any device used to obscure a license plate is illegal.

Bingo.
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: mister on February 22, 2012, 04:00:12 AM
Quote from: xunedeinx on February 21, 2012, 06:55:52 PM
Pretty sure any device used to obscure a license plate is illegal.

That's why they can Fine you for having an obscure plate.

And Cods... before you go getting yourself one, do remember your rego label has your number plate number on it too? You'd better hope the multiple cameras don't get that otherwise they'll zoom in and get you anyway.

If you're going to consciously do the wrong thing by using this to avoid tolls, why not just remove your plate, carry it with you and if you get pulled over say it fell off and you'll reaffix it when you get to work. Or just put someone else's plate on and ride - if you get pulled over for a plate check plead ignorance that the plate must have been swapped by someone.

Not that I recommend doing such things, just saying, that if you are going to knowingly do something wrong, why not do it properly without spending extra money to do it either.

Michael
Title: Re: Very sneaky, wonder if it is illegal?
Post by: codajastal on February 22, 2012, 04:37:32 PM
I dont need it anyway as I dont go through tolls and I never do anything illegal anyway :bs: