FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: I am a licensed CCS Florida rider who last rode on the street over 10 years ago on a GSXR-750. Even though it’s been over a decade, I have a strong opinion on this matter. I see license plates mounted on Sportbikes in a manner that is way beyond borderline of any current law. Attaching a tag to the rear fender inner liner, almost as low as the swingarm pivot, is just ridiculous. Riding a Sportbike around town or on the highways without getting hassled is already tough enough. The riding position makes it look like you are at top speed even when you are stopped at a traffic light. I agree that the manufacturer’s tag and turn signal mounts have gotten larger and more unappealing each year, but now more than ever there are so many stylish and functional aftermarket flush mount kits available. Besides, a tag zip tied to the fender inner liner looks “hack” in my opinion. I am biased on this matter for many reasons, but mainly because I work for a Highway Toll System that gets abused by many Sportbike riders. With their illegally mounted tags, they feel free to run through the prepaid Toll lanes knowing that their tag cannot be seen by the cameras that catch Toll violators. On the other hand, I regularly see many Sportbike riders, Cruisers and Touring bike riders who take advantage of the convenience and lower toll costs by using PrePaid tolling transponders. They either hard mount them to their bikes or have them easily available in their pockets. It’s obviously a character issue more than a financial issue with the violating riders. Remember that the revenues generated from these Tolls pay for the safety and maintenance of these roadways. Whenever maintenance operations and construction are being planned and performed, I always remind my bosses and co workers about the motorcyclists using our system. A smooth riding surface clearly marked and free of debris, as well as the safest placement of crash barriers is always priority. Scott Coccoli Port St Lucie, Florida