Cover your plate

[Yamarider]

Warning!

Mass state troopers were at bike night tonight videotaping motorcycles and their license plates, and looking with flashlights under jackets that covered plates.

When asked why they were doing that the reply was, "some people run, so this way we can identify bikes.

Best idea is to cover your plate when at a bike gathering and maybe use your cell phone to video the cops targeting bikers.

[caddydaddy]

I think some state laws say that the plate must be visible. That's really no different than the traffic cops scanning plates for ticket deadbeats.

[Doc]

THE MAN IS OUT TO GET US!!

[BigShel]

Were they in uniform and marked cars?

Warning!

Mass state troopers were at bike night tonight videotaping motorcycles and their license plates, and looking with flashlights under jackets that covered plates.

When asked why they were doing that the reply was, "some people run, so this way we can identify bikes.

Best idea is to cover your plate when at a bike gathering and maybe use your cell phone to video the cops targeting bikers.

[Jaynnus]

Or maybe just don't run or do anything to cause them to chase you and it does not matter if they took a picture.

[Ninjajim]

I sent a pm with my concern to motorcyclenight! It is illegal to cover your plate. I say we boycott bike night and just go for chinese if they do not fix it.

[Ninjajim]

Were they in uniform and marked cars?

In uniform. The troopers have the right, but we can skip bikenight

[Pittenger5]

I like bike night. I just started going.

Some hot chick sat on my bike tonight

[Stan]

Who cares? As long as your license plate is legally mounted and you don't run.. I don't see what the big deal is..

[Ninjajim]

Who cares? As long as your license plate is legally mounted and you don't run.. I don't see what the big deal is..

It is a private event. The cops should stay outside. We do not need our privacy taken.

I love bike night, but we need to stick up for ourselves

[600rr0504]

I agree they may be the cops but they don't have to go around doing that in a private event.

Hell if I was walking up to undercover cop cars and started taking pictures of the car and its plates you bet your ass a cop would say something to me.

[butcher bergs]

It's a license plate. Either they get it now or they get it later.

Who's to say they don't have plain-clothed officers already roaming about doing the exact same thing? At least the uniformed officers make it known.

Is it really so difficult to just enjoy the event?

[Ninjajim]

I agree they may be the cops but they don't have to go around doing that in a private event.

Hell if I was walking up to undercover cop cars and started taking pictures of the car and its plates you bet your ass a cop would say something to me.

I followed the troopers and took pictures of them all the way. Please PM the motorcyclenight people. They listen to us. Please help the fight!

[drop]

i could care less if a cop takes photos/videos of my bike. shit, they're going to be photographing bikes during next year's inspection anyway...what difference does it make? with any luck, you can use it to prove your bike doesn't match the description of one they're looking for.

unless they're looking for you, of course.

[Ninjajim]

It's a license plate. Either they get it now or they get it later.

Who's to say they don't have plain-clothed officers already roaming about doing the exact same thing? At least the uniformed officers make it known.

Is it really so difficult to just enjoy the event?

Video evidence is bullshit! Stick up for our rights!

[Ninjajim]

i could care less if a cop takes photos/videos of my bike. shit, they're going to be photographing bikes during next year's inspection anyway...what difference does it make? with any luck, you can use it to prove your bike doesn't match the description of one they're looking for.

unless they're looking for you, of course.

Just let the cops walk on your rights then!

[600rr0504]

I guess now that they have your pic it is time to get some more mods done to change the look lol.

[Jim]

Some hot chick sat on my bike tonight

cool, whats his name

[Ninjajim]

I guess now that they have your pic it is time to get some more mods done to change the look lol.

I am not really worried. This is just harassment!

[drop]

It is a private event. The cops should stay outside. We do not need our privacy taken.

I agree they may be the cops but they don't have to go around doing that in a private event.

last i checked, lowell's event grounds are public property. if you don't want anyone to take pictures of your bike, leave it in your garage. if the cops go in your garage and take photos of you bike, i'll back you to the end.

[600rr0504]

cool, whats his name

LMAO my coworkers must think I'm nuts because I just start laughing.

[600rr0504]

last i checked, lowell's event grounds are public property. if you don't want anyone to take pictures of your bike, leave it in your garage. if the cops go in your garage and take photos of you bike, i'll back you to the end.

I guess your right. I've never even been so it doesn't really involve me.

[Ninjajim]

last i checked, lowell's event grounds are public property. if you don't want anyone to take pictures of your bike, leave it in your garage.

I don't have a garage, but the park is rented. It is a private event!

[drop]

Just let the cops walk on your rights then!

my rights? i know my rights - seriously, i do. my rights don't include an expectation of privacy on a public way or in a place where the general public has access. you nor i have any expectation of privacy at bike night.

[Jaynnus]

I don't have a garage, but the park is rented. It is a private event!

Although you have given me a good laugh tonight.


More importantly where are the pics of the chaps contest??