Calling All Police
31 January 2006, 03:29 PM
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Calling All Police
Hello,
The other night i was pulled in hampshire by a road traffic car. Before i start this is no way a dig at the police because from my expenerance ive only been told off if ive been doing wrong which is fair enough ! But on this occassion i think mayb this time he was wrong
Its basically about a number plate, which ended up me with a 30 quid fine
The reason he gave for the fine, was it didnt match the regelations law. Because it was none reflective , so i didnt argue and let him issue the fine, but since ive relised that old cars, and motor bikes dont requir front number plates, and also the front one isnt reflective anyway is it ?
heres a picture, if anyone could help advise please do cause if im right i will appeal against the fine and buy that front mount intercooler im after
, Heres the plate in question :
The lettering, is exactly the same size as a standard number plate, if not a little larger! But it is stuck onto the bumper but still very clear to see . If theres any police on this forum could you please let me know
Thank You, Harv'z
The other night i was pulled in hampshire by a road traffic car. Before i start this is no way a dig at the police because from my expenerance ive only been told off if ive been doing wrong which is fair enough ! But on this occassion i think mayb this time he was wrong
Its basically about a number plate, which ended up me with a 30 quid fine
The reason he gave for the fine, was it didnt match the regelations law. Because it was none reflective , so i didnt argue and let him issue the fine, but since ive relised that old cars, and motor bikes dont requir front number plates, and also the front one isnt reflective anyway is it ?
heres a picture, if anyone could help advise please do cause if im right i will appeal against the fine and buy that front mount intercooler im after
, Heres the plate in question : The lettering, is exactly the same size as a standard number plate, if not a little larger! But it is stuck onto the bumper but still very clear to see . If theres any police on this forum could you please let me know
Thank You, Harv'z
31 January 2006, 03:32 PM
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31 January 2006, 03:34 PM
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im not a policeman but im pretty sure it has to be reflective, but at the end of the day its at to policemans discression, ive had a 3x9 inch plate on mine car for about 4/5months now and not had any problems (touch wood)
31 January 2006, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GrahamG
dunno what the law it but it looks good! 
Cheers Gary, ahh dammit ! * Digs out 30 quid from wallet *
T6une - Some coppers mention it some dont, this one just gave me a ticket ! Seems no one is sure on the correct law but thanks to the link i was in the wrong !
31 January 2006, 03:50 PM
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Not to mention that it should be mounted FLAT on a plate, and that isn't flat fella...sorry but you are busted....and if i'm right, you are in the North Hants area??
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31 January 2006, 03:59 PM
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Hello mate, yup im in the Southampton area, and got pulled just under swanick bridge in Bursledon
The cop who was driving id also like to mention was the nicest bloke ive spoke to, let alone a cop! But his colleage really had a bad attitude, but i guess thats understandable with their job
Doesnt look as good but least its legal i guess :
The cop who was driving id also like to mention was the nicest bloke ive spoke to, let alone a cop! But his colleage really had a bad attitude, but i guess thats understandable with their job
Doesnt look as good but least its legal i guess :
31 January 2006, 04:07 PM
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So what ive done is still illegal ?
If thats the case then it looks like a sqaure one im going to need for the front number plate over the fogs! as i cant be dealing with the hassle from small plates, and also getting a FMIC soon and dont want to obstruct it
If thats the case then it looks like a sqaure one im going to need for the front number plate over the fogs! as i cant be dealing with the hassle from small plates, and also getting a FMIC soon and dont want to obstruct it
31 January 2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 16vmarc
Least he didnt fine you for the sticker on your bonnet!
He gave my car a really good going over thou ! Thought at one point he was gonna touch the brake discs 
31 January 2006, 04:45 PM
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It's an interesting question. There are a fair few classic motors around that have similar 'stuck on' number platest because of their curved narrow front ends with no room for a plate. We used to run our old Beetle around with only a rear plate, and it never attracted any comment from coppers at all. It may be one of those things where it's ok not to have one, but if you do it has to comply with the regs. Other examples of this are:
Running without a spare wheel is ok, but a deflated or damaged one is an offence.
You can take the seatbelts out of the back as long as you take the back seats out as well.
Running without a spare wheel is ok, but a deflated or damaged one is an offence.
You can take the seatbelts out of the back as long as you take the back seats out as well.
31 January 2006, 04:56 PM
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Hello mate, yup im in the Southampton area
try and get to the next one i wouldnt mind having a closer look at that car,looks very clean
31 January 2006, 05:06 PM
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Its the angle as much as anything - apparently they cant pick up the plate clearly on photographs if they are laying flat like that.
Certain cars ( E-Type for example ) get away with it as there is nowhere to mount the plate, but I'm pretty sure you have to have them mounted properly if its possible on that model of car.
Certain cars ( E-Type for example ) get away with it as there is nowhere to mount the plate, but I'm pretty sure you have to have them mounted properly if its possible on that model of car.
31 January 2006, 05:35 PM
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It's an interesting question. There are a fair few classic motors around that have similar 'stuck on' number platest because of their curved narrow front ends with no room for a plate. We used to run our old Beetle around with only a rear plate, and it never attracted any comment from coppers at all. It may be one of those things where it's ok not to have one, but if you do it has to comply with the regs. Other examples of this are:
Running without a spare wheel is ok, but a deflated or damaged one is an offence.
You can take the seatbelts out of the back as long as you take the back seats out as well.
Running without a spare wheel is ok, but a deflated or damaged one is an offence.
You can take the seatbelts out of the back as long as you take the back seats out as well.
31 January 2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Harvez
So what ive done is still illegal ?
If thats the case then it looks like a sqaure one im going to need for the front number plate over the fogs! as i cant be dealing with the hassle from small plates, and also getting a FMIC soon and dont want to obstruct it
If thats the case then it looks like a sqaure one im going to need for the front number plate over the fogs! as i cant be dealing with the hassle from small plates, and also getting a FMIC soon and dont want to obstruct it
31 January 2006, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
There's a HAMPSHIRE Forum????????????
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and trolling is forbidden 
we are all sensible types on there you know the type big wings,gold wheels etc etc
31 January 2006, 08:26 PM
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Not for the faint hearted tho Pete and trolling is forbidden
we are all sensible types on there you know the type big wings,gold wheels etc etc
and trolling is forbidden we are all sensible types on there you know the type big wings,gold wheels etc etc
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31 January 2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SCOsazOBY
Shame about the plate but it still looks good, minor offences.......must of been a jealous jobsworth 
People should be able to read one night or day without the need to squint and take into account spacing, font style, size and coloured fixings
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