Comments on: Justices Gives Green Light To Traffic Stop Over License Plates http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:18:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates/comment-page-1#comment-322332 David Huie Green Thu, 19 May 2016 22:19:20 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=252194#comment-322332 REGARDING: "How about the dark tinted plastic covers that are over the plates making it impossible to see the tag itself" Obviously in violation and grounds to stop them. David for compliance when possible REGARDING:
“How about the dark tinted plastic covers that are over the plates making
it impossible to see the tag itself”

Obviously in violation and grounds to stop them.

David for compliance when possible

]]> By: Bright_sandollar http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates/comment-page-1#comment-322224 Bright_sandollar Tue, 17 May 2016 21:01:01 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=252194#comment-322224 How about the dark tinted plastic covers that are over the plates making it impossible to see the tag itself How about the dark tinted plastic covers that are over the plates making
it impossible to see the tag itself

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates/comment-page-1#comment-322177 David Huie Green Tue, 17 May 2016 04:48:15 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=252194#comment-322177 REGARDING: " “The plain language of (of the section of law) requires ..." " It is good they believe in the concept of clear law and a word meaning what it says. David for clarity REGARDING:
” “The plain language of (of the section of law) requires …” ”

It is good they believe in the concept of clear law and a word meaning what it says.

David for clarity

]]> By: Bruce http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates/comment-page-1#comment-322175 Bruce Tue, 17 May 2016 03:28:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=252194#comment-322175 When pulled over for speeding on I-10 west of Tallahassee, I was also issued a written warning because my "tag ring" (license plate frame) obscured the state name and county name along the upper and lower edges of the license plate. When pulled over for speeding on I-10 west of Tallahassee, I was also issued a written warning because my “tag ring” (license plate frame) obscured the state name and county name along the upper and lower edges of the license plate.

]]> By: Jim http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates/comment-page-1#comment-322157 Jim Mon, 16 May 2016 18:50:18 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=252194#comment-322157 Guess anyone pulling a camper or trailor would be in violation. They have seperate tags but have nothing yo go with registered tag on motor vehicle. Lot of tourist r going yo be hassled. Guess anyone pulling a camper or trailor would be in violation. They have seperate tags but have nothing yo go with registered tag on motor vehicle. Lot of tourist r going yo be hassled.

]]> By: Bobby http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates/comment-page-1#comment-322127 Bobby Mon, 16 May 2016 13:51:01 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=252194#comment-322127 Laws like this aren't written to "get" anyone. It is a common sense law. People leave the scene of wrecks all the time. Often the only way to identity someone who does this is by a tag number. If you are a victim of a hit and run and try to get the tag number and can't because it is obstructed then you would feel differently about it. Laws aren't mean to hurt people. They are there to help and this one makes perfect sense. Also, the descent given by the other two justices is arguable but they should also know that bike and cooler racks come with two holes in the back side of them so that you can take your tag off and mount it on the outside so that it is plainly visible. It only takes a few minutes to make sure that you do things the right way. This all boils down to this guy doesn't want to go to prison for having his drugs and so he's wasting the system's time and our money to argue a dumb point. Laws like this aren’t written to “get” anyone. It is a common sense law. People leave the scene of wrecks all the time. Often the only way to identity someone who does this is by a tag number. If you are a victim of a hit and run and try to get the tag number and can’t because it is obstructed then you would feel differently about it. Laws aren’t mean to hurt people. They are there to help and this one makes perfect sense. Also, the descent given by the other two justices is arguable but they should also know that bike and cooler racks come with two holes in the back side of them so that you can take your tag off and mount it on the outside so that it is plainly visible. It only takes a few minutes to make sure that you do things the right way. This all boils down to this guy doesn’t want to go to prison for having his drugs and so he’s wasting the system’s time and our money to argue a dumb point.

]]> By: jeeperman http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates/comment-page-1#comment-322082 jeeperman Sun, 15 May 2016 18:48:41 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=252194#comment-322082 And know you can be pulled over because the trailer ball is directly behind the plate, preventing the "clear and distinct" view of the plate. Drop the tail gate on your pickup, and the LEO in the SUV can not see your plate as he passes you.................you get pulled over. Bike racks, handicap scooter carriers, cargo platforms, etc. etc. And know you can be pulled over because the trailer ball is directly behind the plate, preventing the “clear and distinct” view of the plate.
Drop the tail gate on your pickup, and the LEO in the SUV can not see your plate as he passes you……………..you get pulled over.
Bike racks, handicap scooter carriers, cargo platforms, etc. etc.

]]> By: anne http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates/comment-page-1#comment-322078 anne Sun, 15 May 2016 17:04:55 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=252194#comment-322078 Try receiving a letter from Juneau Alaska telling you there is a warrant out for your arrest for failure to show up in court! I didn't know which way to run. After a few phone calls assuring them that neither I, nor my car, had ever been in Alaska, they said they have this problem all of the time because of snow covering the plates.. So, I guess we all need tiny wiper blades and spray bottles to make sure the plates can be read. Try receiving a letter from Juneau Alaska telling you there is a warrant out for your arrest for failure to show up in court! I didn’t know which way to run. After a few phone calls assuring them that neither I, nor my car, had ever been in Alaska, they said they have this problem all of the time because of snow covering the plates.. So, I guess we all need tiny wiper blades and spray bottles to make sure the plates can be read.

]]> By: John http://www.northescambia.com/2016/05/justices-gives-green-light-to-traffic-stop-over-license-plates/comment-page-1#comment-322060 John Sun, 15 May 2016 12:27:31 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=252194#comment-322060 It should be the same as having a brake light out, they can stop you and site you for "improper equipment" I believe that's what it is called, and if they find anything else they should be able to get you for that too. So word to the wise, if you don't won't to be pulled over, make sure your vehicle is in proper working order. It should be the same as having a brake light out, they can stop you and site you for “improper equipment” I believe that’s what it is called, and if they find anything else they should be able to get you for that too.

So word to the wise, if you don’t won’t to be pulled over, make sure your vehicle is in proper working order.

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