Chopping bikes (in its pure form, not the Orange County Chopper themed abortions) is about minimalism, sometimes this conflicts with the law.

In many ways it is like the fixed gear craze. Some guys go with brakeless spool wheels in front, foot clutch, foot brake and hand shift, leaving the handlebars free of levers...

But, when it comes to the law, just deal with the fact that you are breaking it and don't go crying all over the internet when you get a ticket