Originally Posted by Nachoman
If some cop pulls you over for that, tell him to go out and chase a real criminal.
Oh yeah that is really good advice.
If you don't want to move the plate then I think the answer is pretty simple. Get a rack (like the Sarris Bones) that does not block the plate. It might be a lot cheaper than meeting up with a cop that had a bad day (smart comments like Nachoman's or not). Moving the plate might not even be legal in your state anyway.
Plus you invested how much into your bike? I would think a decent rack is a small price to pay to protect such an intvestement.