License Plate Brackets

[Elio Amazed]

Will probably be needed front and rear eventually to accommodate full size plate?

If you register it in the UK, yes.

 

[BilgeRat]

IF it's needed, there's an aftermarket operation that sells a hinged front plate mount for the Miata. The bracket below the hinge is weighted, so that up to about 35 mph, the plate is vertical. Above that speed, the air lays the plate down in the radiator opening. Works like a charm on the Miata, and from what I see of the P5, it looks like it would work OK on the Elio. (The one in the link is slightly different that what's described above.)

http://www.thompson-automotive.com/Disappearing_plate.html

 

[Coss]

IF it's needed, there's an aftermarket operation that sells a hinged front plate mount for the Miata. The bracket below the hinge is weighted, so that up to about 35 mph, the plate is vertical. Above that speed, the air lays the plate down in the radiator opening. Works like a charm on the Miata, and from what I see of the P5, it looks like it would work OK on the Elio. (The one in the link is slightly different that what's described above.)
http://www.thompson-automotive.com/Disappearing_plate.html

<Pssstttt go read post #10>

 

[BilgeRat]

Well, crap. Sorry about that...

 

[Marshall]

There will be 1 (one) motorcycle plate in the rear only.
I don't know if I can remember how many times this has been discussed, but it's right in there with the gas cap, left door only and yellow.

The problem is plate requirements are controlled by state law just like helmet requirements. There are 50 or 51 different answers in the continental US alone.

 

[Marshall]

<Pssstttt go read post #10>

You have ONE of fifty one different correct answers. State law, or District law in DC, controls plating requirements. But I hope your correct answer winds up as the standard for all correct answers.

 

[DeltaMike]

The problem is plate requirements are controlled by state law just like helmet requirements. There are 50 or 51 different answers in the continental US alone.

HI is a state but not 'continental'. AK is continental but not contiguous or conterminous. That confusion bugged me as former resident of AK.

 

[vietvetx2]

Will probably be needed front and rear eventually to accommodate full size plate?

Thankfully, KY doesn't require a front plate. so she'll look clean.

 

[Coss]

Thankfully, KY doesn't require a front plate. so she'll look clean.

From what I have seen in the lists (check the Elio site for that list) you only need the one rear, Motorcycle plate.

 

[DeltaMike]

Hey, I'll check on Oregon if someone would make a map of the 50 states.