Aircraft identification markings

[APACHE 56]

Here's one of those "is it ok to break the speed limit" questions. WRT aircraft fuselage id markings reg 45.25 says: "...horizontally on both sides of the fuselage between the trailing edge of the wing and the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer..."
Looking at RV pictures I see that several folks have the aircraft numbers below vice forward of the horiz stab. I like the "below" albeit illegal location better. Of course I'll ask the DAR before I commit to paint. The question is is this an area that (a) is often ignored by the FAA/DAR folks or (b) is it a case of some lucky folks just slipping it by? I'm trying to come up with some case however tenuous.
thanks,
Don

[Mel]

Part 45 is one of the most abused FARs. Numbers below the horizontal, 3" numbers on aircraft that exceed 180 kts. max cruise speed, non-"Roman" numbers, etc.
As a DAR, I require legal numbers at my inspection. There will be a picture showing that in my file. What you do after that is between you and the FAA.

BTW, a legal way to have the numbers below the horizontal tail is on the rudder. Placement between the wing and tail is "if placed on the fuselage."

[APACHE 56]

Thanks Mel