Number Plate sizes....is this jail bait????
29 May 2003, 05:34 PM
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I just got my new custom sized front plate made by www.fancyplate.co.uk, and it's minted.... only problem, I think I have gotten it made too small, what do you think?
Will I end up in handcuffs? lol
[Edited by talizman - 6/6/2003 12:23:25 AM]
[Edited by talizman - 6/11/2003 9:25:26 PM]
Will I end up in handcuffs? lol
[Edited by talizman - 6/6/2003 12:23:25 AM]
[Edited by talizman - 6/11/2003 9:25:26 PM]
29 May 2003, 05:44 PM
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Check here.
got the hang of it now
editted for a test
[Edited by Carl2 - 6/3/2003 1:25:53 PM]
[Edited by Carl2 - 6/3/2003 1:26:33 PM]
got the hang of it now
editted for a test
[Edited by Carl2 - 6/3/2003 1:25:53 PM]
[Edited by Carl2 - 6/3/2003 1:26:33 PM]
29 May 2003, 05:45 PM
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To summize......
Display of Vehicle Registration Marks on Imported Vehicles
(which have a restricted space for a standard sized number plate)
Certain imported vehicles may be permitted to display number plates with smaller characters if:
The vehicle does not have European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval
AND
The vehicle's construction/design cannot accomodate standard size number plates
Specifications for smaller sized plates (for certain imported vehicles)
Character Height 64mm
Character Width 44mm
Character Stroke 10mm
Space between characters 10mm
Display of Vehicle Registration Marks on Imported Vehicles
(which have a restricted space for a standard sized number plate)
Certain imported vehicles may be permitted to display number plates with smaller characters if:
The vehicle does not have European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval
AND
The vehicle's construction/design cannot accomodate standard size number plates
Specifications for smaller sized plates (for certain imported vehicles)
Character Height 64mm
Character Width 44mm
Character Stroke 10mm
Space between characters 10mm
29 May 2003, 06:09 PM
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lol
I knew when I ordered it that it was well smaller than the "legal requirements", I was just asking if any other Scoobynet members had small plates and what kind of grief they got from the long arm of the law!
I knew when I ordered it that it was well smaller than the "legal requirements", I was just asking if any other Scoobynet members had small plates and what kind of grief they got from the long arm of the law!
29 May 2003, 08:41 PM
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My front plate is the size mentioned above i.e. smaller than stadard UK by some margin, had no problems in just over a month. Then again, I drove round with no plate on for 2 weeks and had no problem either 
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29 May 2003, 11:37 PM
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that looks same as the one i had it looked spot on past loads of police cars then i came accross mr traffic cop i had to take them off it's up to you ya might have the on a year you might only have them on a day go on put it on you know you want to
30 May 2003, 11:52 AM
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Dont know why you guys bother with reducing the size of ya plates .......All you do is make it so as you crap yaselves everytime you see plod .... gives them the chance of stopping you and having a good look over ya car to find ya bold tyres etc etc ...
it really aint worth it i dont think. I did it, got stopped once within 2 weeks. That was enough for me
it really aint worth it i dont think. I did it, got stopped once within 2 weeks. That was enough for me
30 May 2003, 04:35 PM
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sumin a m8 did, no really it was a mate i aint bothered about my big one lol. Is to keep old plate & keep it insdie then if pulled just say u bin at a track day & had forgot to put original back on 
Worth a try i suppose & may work..............
Si
lol. Is to keep old plate & keep it insdie then if pulled just say u bin at a track day & had forgot to put original back on Worth a try i suppose & may work..............Si
30 May 2003, 04:42 PM
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I got pulled for it & fined £30 & threatened if caught again my car would be q plated but then I wrote the officer in charge a nice letter informing him in the change of laws with regard to JDM imports & number plate recesses...
About 2 weeks later I got a letter back saying they had dropped the offence
. However my plate was standard font, with none of the borders & standard lettering - but just bloody small
Hope that helps
Now carry around a copy of the fixed penalty notice, my letter, a printout from the dval website & my letter of "apology" (in the loosest possible sense) to save the hassle next time
About 2 weeks later I got a letter back saying they had dropped the offence
. However my plate was standard font, with none of the borders & standard lettering - but just bloody small Hope that helps
Now carry around a copy of the fixed penalty notice, my letter, a printout from the dval website & my letter of "apology" (in the loosest possible sense) to save the hassle next time
30 May 2003, 08:30 PM
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TVR Gary, the point of fitting a reduced size number plate can be several things... primarily looks. There is no doubt that a small number plate looks ten times better than a full size one.
Also, for those with a front mounted intercooler, by reducing the size of the plate you are drastically increasing the possible air flow to the cooler, thus increasing power.
And personally, plod can pull me all day long as I have nothing to hide. I value my car too much to put bald (bold?) tyres on it, and everything is totally legit. The best they can do is give me a V.D.R.S. to get it sorted.... I'll take my chances.
Also, for those with a front mounted intercooler, by reducing the size of the plate you are drastically increasing the possible air flow to the cooler, thus increasing power.
And personally, plod can pull me all day long as I have nothing to hide. I value my car too much to put bald (bold?) tyres on it, and everything is totally legit. The best they can do is give me a V.D.R.S. to get it sorted.... I'll take my chances.
30 May 2003, 09:23 PM
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Does anyone know the legal requirement for grouping of numbers / letters on a plate. The DVLA site makes reference to spacing between groups but doesnt say whether specific grouping of letters is illegal? (or not that I can find on the site)
for example "x123 abc" spaced to become "x123ab c"
Neil
for example "x123 abc" spaced to become "x123ab c"
Neil
30 May 2003, 10:52 PM
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Neil. Copied from the website.
THE LAW
The law states that,
You must not alter, rearrange or misrepresent the letters or numbers
Characters must not be moved from one group to the other (e.g. A242 ABC must not be displayed as A242A BC).
Offences may result in any or all of the following:
A fine of up to £1,000
The registration mark may be WITHDRAWN
The vehicle may FAIL the MOT test
Full details of the requirements are included in The Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001
THE LAW
The law states that,
You must not alter, rearrange or misrepresent the letters or numbers
Characters must not be moved from one group to the other (e.g. A242 ABC must not be displayed as A242A BC).
Offences may result in any or all of the following:
A fine of up to £1,000
The registration mark may be WITHDRAWN
The vehicle may FAIL the MOT test
Full details of the requirements are included in The Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001
31 May 2003, 06:40 PM
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Well, I put it on!!!! :O
Here is a pic, and it doesn't look as bad as I thought it might!
(Untill I get a pull! lol)
[Edited by talizman - 6/3/2003 11:57:55 AM]
[Edited by talizman - 6/6/2003 12:24:14 AM]
Here is a pic, and it doesn't look as bad as I thought it might!
(Untill I get a pull! lol)
[Edited by talizman - 6/3/2003 11:57:55 AM]
[Edited by talizman - 6/6/2003 12:24:14 AM]
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I had a smaller front one on mine, about 80% of normal size using the standard font. Lasted about a week before I got stopped and was given a 21-day defect rectification thing. Lucky not to get a fine!
So I had to replace it with a plate using standard size lettering although the plate itself is still a fair bit smaller than standard which is not illegal as long as there's about 1cm gap around the letters IIRC.
So I had to replace it with a plate using standard size lettering although the plate itself is still a fair bit smaller than standard which is not illegal as long as there's about 1cm gap around the letters IIRC.
