In michigan the law was amended to allow bike racks to block license plates as well.
Bike rack number plate mount.
It is worth while checking your local state or territory requirements.
The plate shall be attached at a height of not less than 12 inches from the ground measured from the bottom of the plate in a place and position that is clearly visible.
Bikes can poke out either side so be aware of increased vehicle width.
Carry up to 2 bikes on this heavy duty bike locking rack that connects right to your rear mounted spare tire.
Mounting plate model number.
Bikes can obscure rear lights and or number plate so lighting board with number plate and rear electrical supply may be needed to be road legal.
For a plain bracket with no light we have lp15sb.
Carrying your bicycle s on the rear of your car on a rack type system does have it s disadvantages in that your number plate may be obscured and blinkers cannot be seen.
Va code 46 2 716.
Obtain a bike rack number plate from vicroads and attach this to your bicycle rack a fee applies attach the rear number plate from your car to your bicycle rack when it is in use and then return it to your vehicle when you are not using the bicycle rack.
Another option is to use the bike rack you want to use and move the plate to an area of the vehicle trailer or rv that is more visible.
Virginia state law is explicit in the fact that it is illegal to obscure a license plate with a hitch let alone with anything else.
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The impacts of which mean you must mount an auxiliary plate to the rear of the rack.
I have linked a video review of this bracket for you.
Hand painted plates are not permitted to be used.
Bicycle accessories for wherever the compass may lead.