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SA-TX wrote:

k6gixx wrote:He tells me the reason he pulled me over was he ran my plates at the light to make sure it was not stolen and it came back that my registration was expired

Aren't officers supposed to have probable cause or at least satisfy some legal standard before running a plate? Besides, MC plates have a yearly sticker. He should have been able to tell whether or not the plate was valid.

My plate is "kinda" hidden under my rear tail (06 GSXR 600) so the registration sticker may or may not be clearly visible with its whopping 2 1/2 X 1" self. And even if it wasn't expired, who is to say that it was my plate. It is held on by 2 wing nuts.

Ya it sucked and really was one of the reasons I left them. My new one encourages me to carry...it's an armored car company, but they support 24/7 carry all the way

hi-power wrote:Glad to hear you were not ticketed.

I assume Grapevine PD are paying close attention to all motorcycles they encounter due to the number of calls they receive about a few crazy people:

Actually on the ride alongs I've done with Irving PD they run motorcycle plate mainly to make sure inspection/reg is current and to make sure they aren't stolen bikes. It makes me smile inside knowing that they are being proactive in the pursuit of bike thieves.

Left work at 11:00 last night on my GSXR. Sittin in the turn lane waiting to get on the highway, I see a car pull up behind me and I don't like the headlight profile. Sure enough when the light turns green and we turn I get lit up by Grapevine PD. I turned on my hazards and pulled over on the on ramp. Visor up, bike turned off, kickstand down. Officer comes up to my "passenger" side and asks for license and insurance. Hand him my DL and CHL along with my insurance paper. He tells me the reason he pulled me over was he ran my plates at the light to make sure it was not stolen and it came back that my registration was expired . During my move I must have misplaced my renewal form and forgot about it. He takes a look at plastic, asks if I was carrying (not allowed to carry at work, to work, or on company property ) Hands all back to me and tells me to take care of it, and to be safe. Thanked officer and merged into traffic. Entire stop was just short of pleasant and entirely professional and courteous.