Is this legal ???
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22 April 2012, 12:19 AM
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On the first car,
If its an STI and therefore and import he can have a square numberplate (like an evo etc) , covering over one of the fog covers "legaly", rather than block an area of the FMIC, the same doesnt follow suit if it is a uk car this requires a standard position plate,
Prodrive rules your just a jammy bugger
and getting away with a non conforming font and size is lucky
Im a fine one to talk tho I belive when I last saw you mine was stuck to the sun visior
Dave.
If its an STI and therefore and import he can have a square numberplate (like an evo etc) , covering over one of the fog covers "legaly", rather than block an area of the FMIC, the same doesnt follow suit if it is a uk car this requires a standard position plate,
Prodrive rules your just a jammy bugger
and getting away with a non conforming font and size is luckyIm a fine one to talk tho I belive when I last saw you mine was stuck to the sun visior
Dave.
22 April 2012, 12:22 AM
#11
On the first car,
If its an STI and therefore and import he can have a square numberplate (like an evo etc) , covering over one of the fog covers "legaly", rather than block an area of the FMIC, the same doesnt follow suit if it is a uk car this requires a standard position plate,
Prodrive rules your just a jammy bugger and getting away with a non conforming font and size is lucky
Im a fine one to talk tho I belive when I last saw you mine was stuck to the sun visior
Dave.
If its an STI and therefore and import he can have a square numberplate (like an evo etc) , covering over one of the fog covers "legaly", rather than block an area of the FMIC, the same doesnt follow suit if it is a uk car this requires a standard position plate,
Prodrive rules your just a jammy bugger
and getting away with a non conforming font and size is luckyIm a fine one to talk tho I belive when I last saw you mine was stuck to the sun visior
Dave.
22 April 2012, 01:04 AM
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remove the sticker on front of your bonnet and put it there small price to pay to keep your fmic clear and lots of cars have them in that position with no issues from the fuzz
22 April 2012, 07:48 AM
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mine went through mot last month with this one i made up.when i asked the tester if it was legal he said all spot on as from standing in front of car it can be seen.he also said how can anyone fail a plate like it when say an old e-type jag has the same stick on plate on leading edge of bonnet and they are completely legal.
22 April 2012, 08:16 AM
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mine went through mot last month with this one i made up.when i asked the tester if it was legal he said all spot on as from standing in front of car it can be seen.he also said how can anyone fail a plate like it when say an old e-type jag has the same stick on plate on leading edge of bonnet and they are completely legal.
The size of the plate is not the issue , as long as the spacing is correct and there is correct clearance around the letters then the overall size doesnt matter as with personal plates. However fitting a 3/4 plate with a standard registration is not legal as the spacing has been comprimised to make it 3/4 if that makes sense. [However they do look MUCH better - but not worth the potential fine]
More info here;
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...ates/DG_181503
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22 April 2012, 08:34 AM
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i think most plod arent that fussed about car anyway as soon as they see an old bloke driving it.plus a lot of the traffic lot have been passed me or beside me in it when i have been in uniform so just get a nod and off they go.
22 April 2012, 09:51 AM
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mines too small,the lettering is too small and carbon and the spacing is wrong!!
full house for me
been like it 2 years, have to change them for the mot, never been pulled but the car isnt an everyday car.
but i do have a proper set in the boot just incase.
full house for me
been like it 2 years, have to change them for the mot, never been pulled but the car isnt an everyday car.
but i do have a proper set in the boot just incase.
22 April 2012, 12:22 PM
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Plates that are stuck on the bonnet are illegal but I doubt a copper would pull you up on it. Square plates are fine.
They get fussy when the letters are not correct size and/or spaced correctly.
However, I used this site and made my plate up using their measurements....
http://www.craigsplates.com/import-number-plates
I even asked a copper about it and he said he doesn't have an issue with my number plate.
They get fussy when the letters are not correct size and/or spaced correctly.
However, I used this site and made my plate up using their measurements....
http://www.craigsplates.com/import-number-plates
I even asked a copper about it and he said he doesn't have an issue with my number plate.
22 April 2012, 04:03 PM
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i had the same size on plate as tommy but with normal lettering .2months of happy driving inc spot checks with traffic cops etc. then 2 bikers cops passed me in town at a roundabout,heard the copper shout hes no getting away with that. and 60quid fine later.
thats all they were interested in when they stopped me,didnt even look around the car even though i had the original in my boot,
my mate however he has the same small plate and been stopped plenty of times for it and never had any fines,
he just states his original plate is broke and in his boot and as its law to show a number plate he thought it would be better to fit the small plate until he can get to an auto shop for new plates to be made up.
thats all they were interested in when they stopped me,didnt even look around the car even though i had the original in my boot,
my mate however he has the same small plate and been stopped plenty of times for it and never had any fines,
he just states his original plate is broke and in his boot and as its law to show a number plate he thought it would be better to fit the small plate until he can get to an auto shop for new plates to be made up.
22 April 2012, 05:24 PM
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My plate is cut down but the lettering is the standard size.. Ive never had a problem with this.. The previous owner done the same. Never picked up on 8 years of MOT's
