gump1376 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 So I'm new to the state of OH and I'm not sure if I need to carry the motorcycle registration. I know in KY, you do not need to carry it (your license plate stickers are just fine). In Washington State you DO need to carry your registration with you when you're on your bike. So here in OH, which is it? Would like to know, so if I don't carry it, I wont be in doo doo with the LEO if I get pulled over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I've been pulled over a bunch of times, the bike is registered to me, so they never need it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Technically your supposed to carry it with the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Green Valley Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 You are required to keep registration and proof of insurance with the vehicle. Although many PD's have access to a computer database to check the vehicle registration, if the computers go down what you have with you is your only proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) I'm not aware of any ORC requiring proof of registration during a traffic stop (doesn't mean there isn't). If the vehicle is registered to you, the LEO can pull up your registration on LEADS, or dispatch can if he doesn't have a computer in the car. That being said, how hard is it to carry a piece of paper. Stick it in your wallet or in a ziplock bag under the seat? Then you won't have to worry about it.Edit: insurance is required (another paper) and like BGV said, the systems do ocassionaly go down. Edited August 2, 2012 by chevysoldier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I always have mine on the bike just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I was always told it was required. But that's when I was a teenager and a constant target for local PD. Nobama 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 The new registration stickers have the license plate they're registered to printed out on them. Should negate the need to carry registration. Cop runs plate, plate comes back as you, current, valid sticker on plate with matching numbers. I have NEVER been asked for the registration on any of my vehicles any of the dozen or so times I've been pulled over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I carry mine because there's no way to prove the bike is yours just from a plate. I already got pulled over because my plate didn't match my bike. mistake at the dmv. it came back registered as stolen. and guess what. It would have been towed in if I didn't have the registration. so I saved myself a walk home, a tow and a impound fee.your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I've been street riding for 30+ years and have never carried mine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gump1376 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Thanks for all the responses. I'll just carry it with me wallet to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhondas Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I'm not aware of any ORC requiring proof of registration during a traffic stop (doesn't mean there isn't). If the vehicle is registered to you, the LEO can pull up your registration on LEADS, or dispatch can if he doesn't have a computer in the car. That being said, how hard is it to carry a piece of paper. Stick it in your wallet or in a ziplock bag under the seat? Then you won't have to worry about it.Edit: insurance is required (another paper) and like BGV said, the systems do ocassionaly go down.+100 How much of a problem is it to have 3 items in your wallet with you. Why make a federal case out of it...carry your license, proof of insurance, and even a xerox copy of the registeration will do. I even have a xerox copy of the title in my wallet. NOT a BIG deal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Doesn't the registration say to carry it in the vehicle at all times? If the cop reads the plate wrong (happens a lot) and it comes back stolen, he's probably going stop you without re-checking it. If he's all eager beaver over arresting you having your registration readily available may save you time and keep you outta cuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Doesn't the registration say to carry it in the vehicle at all times? If the cop reads the plate wrong (happens a lot) and it comes back stolen, he's probably going stop you without re-checking it. If he's all eager beaver over arresting you having your registration readily available may save you time and keep you outta cuffs.Its not unusual for a tag to come back as stolen. Often it is a trailer or motorcycle that's stolen but the system advises "stolen" because the VINs are similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Its not unusual for a tag to come back as stolen. Often it is a trailer or motorcycle that's stolen but the system advises "stolen" because the VINs are similar.So having your registration that matches your I'd and the tag may help calm the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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