LEO question.........

[spur]

Do you have to have a light on your rear plates. I want to move my plate where it's easier to see just didn't know if I needed to plumb in some light. Thanks in advance

[Coup de Grace]

yes spur, need light...

[Bily Lovec]

yup.
Ive bought one every year from the inspection place

[Breezy]

Yes. If u have two lights only one needs to work but cops will stop you if only one works. No ticket though. I'm a state inspector. I have had two buddies get dwi's cuz they didn't have or they didn't work.

[trailboss]

Yes its required.

Trailboss

[tkuehn5410]

Yes. If u have two lights only one needs to work but cops will stop you if only one works. No ticket though. I'm a state inspector. I have had two buddies get dwi's cuz they didn't have or they didn't work.

I had a friend who had the same thing happen to him and only one of his lights were working.

[Ramblingene]

Yes. If u have two lights only one needs to work but cops will stop you if only one works. No ticket though. I'm a state inspector. I have had two buddies get dwi's cuz they didn't have or they didn't work.

They got a DWI because their license plate light was out?

Or was it because they were stupid & had been drinking and decided to get behind the steering wheel?

[125Dad]

They got a DWI because their license plate light was out?

Or was it because they were stupid & had been drinking and decided to get behind the steering wheel?

Beat me to it.

[Smart]

Do you have to have a light on your rear plates. I want to move my plate where it's easier to see just didn't know if I needed to plumb in some light. Thanks in advance

Yes sir.....my buddy says he uses it as a "fishing" tool for other offenses...

[Smart]

They got a DWI because their license plate light was out?

Or was it because they were stupid & had been drinking and decided to get behind the steering wheel?

Beat me to it.

Good grief.... I read it as if they got pulled over because of the light and the LEO's fishing....which led to their DWIs...

[Breezy]

They got a DWI because their license plate light was out?

Or was it because they were stupid & had been drinking and decided to get behind the steering wheel?

Yes because they were stupid. To be honest I'm glad they got one. They now dont drink and drive.

I just mentioned this because its a reason for a cop to stop you. I know cuz I got stopped @ 5:30 going hunting. Also keep ur license plate clean. Also I would bet 60% or more people on this site drink and drive. .

[spur]

What about placement can you have it anywhere uninstructed an lite up on the back?

[Milner7]

Do you have to have a light on your rear plates. I want to move my plate where it's easier to see just didn't know if I needed to plumb in some light. Thanks in advance

Texas Transportation Code:
Sec. 547.322. TAILLAMPS REQUIRED.
f) A taillamp or a separate lamp shall be constructed and mounted to emit a white light that:
(1) illuminates the rear license plate; and
(2) makes the plate clearly legible at a distance of 50 feet from the rear.(g) A taillamp, including a separate lamp used to illuminate a rear license plate, must emit a light when a headlamp or auxiliary driving lamp is lighted.

[Olphart]

What about placement can you have it anywhere uninstructed an lite up on the back?

SPUR, I just did this on a small trailer I bought. I moved the license plate to the ramp and next to it I attached a small light made to illuminate the plate (only). I mounted it so that when I lower the tailgate/ramp, it won't get damaged by the ground or whatever is under it.

This is a better location for the LP since it can be easily seen by LEOs as opposed to the rear of the left fender.

[Mike Murphey]

I have my plate on the fender....LEO's said it was good but needed a light....