Flag Etiquette Questions

[2RTsGV]

I have been seeing lots of rydes with the flag mounts displaying more than 1 flag (myself included US & Australian).


My understanding of the correct etiquette when flying more than 1 national flag is that the Host country flag (in this case the US), the flag is flown on ‘its own right’.I believe this to mean that when looking forward from behind the flagpole it is the righthand side (the flags own right).Thus from the viewers standpoint looking at the flagpole, the flag would be on their left. As we have quite a few ex-military members here on spyderlovers, I am hoping that someone can confirm or advise differently (I retired from the military 18 years ago and my memory is somewhat foggy on this now).

Additionally, does the same etiquette apply to flying a national flag with other types of flags (ie: POW / Military Branch / Police Dept/ FireDept etc)?

[gorcutt]

Yes the American flag is on the right, as you are setting on the bike. Hope this helps.

[lil rabbit]

Also when your in a parade the American flag will face the crowd on the right side(parade side), now for flag poles the American flag should be raised higher to other flags, but this will depend on how many poles you have and what state your from. On a single pole the American flag will be on top of other flags. Hope this helps with your question. Also use the internet to make sure just type flag etiquette and there are alot of good information.

[joet82]

your answer.

[kyspyder]

Here is all of the information you should need regarding flag display and vehicles.

http://www.pgrofwa.org/pdfs/2-FlagDi...s-Vehicles.pdf

[fratzba]

I can't remember where i found this, but it's quite helpful.


AUTOMOBILE and MOTORCYCLE FLAG DISPLAY GUIDELINES
for NON-MILITARY VEHICLES from
THE MILITARY SALUTE PROJECT MSP-03

(pdf)

-Fratz

[Bfromla]

I had concerns as well after joining the PGR. Got lots of opinion answers,& found simplest for me was only 1flag in center. Fyi & stickrs/decals that dont require etiquette.& yet another picture screw up

[2Paw]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...lay-Guidelines

[Gray Ghost]

Also when your in a parade the American flag will face the crowd on the right side(parade side), now for flag poles the American flag should be raised higher to other flags, but this will depend on how many poles you have and what state your from. On a single pole the American flag will be on top of other flags. Hope this helps with your question. Also use the internet to make sure just type flag etiquette and there are alot of good information.

When flying multiple flags all the poles can be the same height. If you are flying more than one national flag they should all be at the same height. On a single pole you should not fly more than one national flag.

[arntufun]

If you are going to have a flag painted, the proper display is on the roof....................

[redflasher]

Geez! Now you have started something...

[2RTsGV]

Thanks to all for the responses.

Special thanks to 2Paw, that document was perfect for my simple mind to get wrapped around ... pics are easier to understand than deciphering text!

Take care everyone and ride safe