although the dvla state its illegal to alter your spacing etc on your plate there seems to be an ever increasing amount of cars on the road that are blatently doing 've seen them, like making a 12 look like an R, etc. whats your view on this? if you have altered yours do you swap the plates for the mot?
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For birthday this year Dave bought me a set of personalised plates have not altered any lettering to look like anything else as have wot i want, But i did choose slightly funky lettering for my new number plate, and a slightly saucy by line.
And worry every time i see a police car lol
but up until now i have had no problems and hope to keep it that way, even flew through the MOT with the number plate on car .
And worry every time i see a police car lol
but up until now i have had no problems and hope to keep it that way, even flew through the MOT with the number plate on car .
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Quote by Samndave
For birthday this year Dave bought me a set of personalised plates have not altered any lettering to look like anything else as have wot i want, But i did choose slightly funky lettering for my new number plate, and a slightly saucy by line.
And worry every time i see a police car lol
but up until now i have had no problems and hope to keep it that way, even flew through the MOT with the number plate on car .
I thought fancy lettering and 'unofficial' spacing was naughty? If so, the shop you got your plates from will be in bother too - they have to keep a record of the owner's details for every plate they make.
I was bought 4 yrs ago by my kids, a plate with single letter, single number, then my initials. Correctly spaced but in a different font not too different like some.
Since then no problems until I met the Sth Yorkshire Police. Pulled over by a cop on the pavement into a parking area where the local police were checking any car, van , lorry for possible infringement.
Was told that the speed cameras in the area could not read my plate. Fined £30. No right of appeal.
Half a mile down the road, saw 2 drivers using phones , and another plate which you could not read.
Wrong place, wrong time, my luck!!!
Since then no problems until I met the Sth Yorkshire Police. Pulled over by a cop on the pavement into a parking area where the local police were checking any car, van , lorry for possible infringement.
Was told that the speed cameras in the area could not read my plate. Fined £30. No right of appeal.
Half a mile down the road, saw 2 drivers using phones , and another plate which you could not read.
Wrong place, wrong time, my luck!!!
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Quote by olnyjon
Was told that the speed cameras in the area could not read my plate. Fined £30. No right of appeal.
Thats cus we still use 'Box Brownies' up ere lad tha knos
I sometimes think it may depend on which side of the bed the copper got out of that morning and what kind of twattish mood they`re in.
I`ve only been pulled over once but not for any number plate issues. Still dont know why to this day except that it was pouring with rain, I was riding a motorbike and I had to stand there while he did a leisurely walk round my bike and a PNC check!
Then sent me on my way having found nothing wrong!
I`ve only been pulled over once but not for any number plate issues. Still dont know why to this day except that it was pouring with rain, I was riding a motorbike and I had to stand there while he did a leisurely walk round my bike and a PNC check!
Then sent me on my way having found nothing wrong!
These plates really annoy me. 
:x :x
It is typical of the bottom up erosion of law and order. It seems it is alright to break minor rules as they don't effect anyone. However, once it is acceptable to ignore these minor rules the bar is raised and more serious offences are committed in the belief they don't count either.
The regulations for registration plates are there for a reason. If they are ignored the owners should get 3 points just like every other motoring offence.
:x :x It is typical of the bottom up erosion of law and order. It seems it is alright to break minor rules as they don't effect anyone. However, once it is acceptable to ignore these minor rules the bar is raised and more serious offences are committed in the belief they don't count either.
The regulations for registration plates are there for a reason. If they are ignored the owners should get 3 points just like every other motoring offence.
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Quote by flower411
...the regulations don`t apply in Scotland !! :shock:
wrong they still apply in Scotland.
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Quote by keeno
The regulations for registration plates are there for a reason. If they are ignored the owners should get 3 points just like every other motoring offence.
:thumbup:
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Quote by olnyjon
I was bought 4 yrs ago by my kids, a plate with single letter, single number, then my initials. Correctly spaced but in a different font not too different like some.
Since then no problems until I met the Sth Yorkshire Police. Pulled over by a cop on the pavement into a parking area where the local police were checking any car, van , lorry for possible infringement.
Was told that the speed cameras in the area could not read my plate. Fined £30. No right of appeal.
Half a mile down the road, saw 2 drivers using phones , and another plate which you could not read.
Wrong place, wrong time, my luck!!!
But you knew that you were taking that risk when you fastened the plates to your car. It's only luck that allowed you to get away with it for a period of time. You say yours were only a slightly different font and that the reason given was due to speed cameras' inability to read it.
What if there had been a hit and run, with witnesses who could not give the registration of a vehicle because the plate was in fancy lettering or the spacing made it appear to look like a different letter/number? (not suggesting you would do that - just giving an example)
You could narrow down the search by car make etc., but not all people are that 'savvy'; ask my mum what kind of car she's just seen and she'd say 'a red one' or whatever colour it was!
I do think that number plate regulations are important and they are in place for good reason.
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Quote by woohoo
...the regulations don`t apply in Scotland !! :shock:
wrong they still apply in Scotland.
Correct and the plate is supposed to have the makers details on it and it should also carry the BS Kitemark..
I fail them for MOT purposes if they are anything other than standard.
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Quote by Mallock2006
I fail them for MOT purposes if they are anything other than standard.
:thumbup: good for you!
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Quote by woohoo
...the regulations don`t apply in Scotland !! :shock:
wrong they still apply in Scotland.
Yep
some people just cant help talking out their arse
Driving into work this week I have been folowed by 2 cars where the driver and passenger weren't wearing seat beats. We all see people using their mobiles when they are manuoervering their cars and personalised number plates.
It seems to me that the law of the land extends from coast to coast north and south, east to west but does not include cars. It is no longer the case that an Englishman's home is his castle but his car is.
It seems to me that the law of the land extends from coast to coast north and south, east to west but does not include cars. It is no longer the case that an Englishman's home is his castle but his car is.
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I have to agree with the majority here, registration plates are there for a reason and usually for people like me who, if asked what sort of car it was Id say "I dunno, a bluey green one?" Im with Freckledbird's Mum on this one 
Im blonde, my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Stick within the law, laws arent made for fun they are there for a reason!
Im blonde, my excuse and I'm sticking to it!Stick within the law, laws arent made for fun they are there for a reason!
The only reason they standardised the numbering is to make sure the cameras pick them up if you do something wrong... God forbid. Got nothing to do with anything but.. Cameras can't read altered plates. Make your own minds up I say!
Letters have to be same size same font and spaced so BIG Brother can see where you are at all times.. Helps when we all do so so we can be charged easier per metre travelled eh!! Never mind black boxes lol.. you will all do the work for them...
What is it about Leemings thats so attractive anyway??
:lol: :lol:
Mike xx
Letters have to be same size same font and spaced so BIG Brother can see where you are at all times.. Helps when we all do so so we can be charged easier per metre travelled eh!! Never mind black boxes lol.. you will all do the work for them...
What is it about Leemings thats so attractive anyway??
:lol: :lol: Mike xx
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Quote by keeno
These plates really annoy me.
It is typical of the bottom up erosion of law and order. It seems it is alright to break minor rules as they don't effect anyone. However, once it is acceptable to ignore these minor rules the bar is raised and more serious offences are committed in the belief they don't count either.
The regulations for registration plates are there for a reason. If they are ignored the owners should get 3 points just like every other motoring offence.
Ka-ching..!
As usual the government don't trust anyone to apply their own common sense and as such they produce laws that ensure compliance.
The purpose of a No. plate is to clearly identify a vehicle and with today's cameras even more so. The use of extra fixing screws and weird fonts to disguise and alter plates is in my opinion a capital offence. However, using black and silver plates on a post 1972 car, or not displaying yellow plates to the rear is really of no consequence as long as the car can be easily identified or photgraphed.
Of course, non of the above should apply to motorbikes and they should have the smallest possible plates, preferably snapped in half and covered in grime.
he he he.
(members of the campaign for forward facing speed cameras)
Quote by cockslut
although the dvla state its illegal to alter your spacing etc on your plate there seems to be an ever increasing amount of cars on the road that are blatently doing 've seen them, like making a 12 look like an R, etc. whats your view on this? if you have altered yours do you swap the plates for the mot?
I've got one, I got it for my 30th birthday and I like it, it just makes my car that little bit more mine
The spacing is slightly dodgy on it, nothing is closer together to make it look like something else, there's just an extra space where there shouldn't be one. I've never had a problem from the police though as it's standard fonts, clearly visible on the correct colours back and front and is probably easier to remember the way it's displayed. I ordered the actual plates online from a company in Ireland as it's not illegal to make plates with naughty spacing there and no documents are required.
I do put the original legal ones back on for the MOT, it's an automatic fail if you don't.
Personally, I think there's more to life than worrying about the fact that there's a double space between two letters on my number plate - I don't drink when I drive, I have no convictions, my car is roadworthy and properly maintained, I'm fully insured and have road tax and always use hands free for my phone. My little erosion of the law pales into isignifcance compared to the bad driving and lack of attention to the road I see most days. "The law" seem to agree as they haven't seen fit to be worried about my plate or my driving
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All I will say flower is I know for def about the number plate law in Scotland, if I told you how I know I would need to kill you
woo
46 Extension to Scotland and Northern Ireland
(1)Part 2 of the Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 (regulation of registration plate suppliers) extends to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
woo
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Quote by Serendipity
I've got one, I got it for my 30th birthday and I like it, it just makes my car that little bit more mine
You mean more yours than it having rather fine bodywork, a nice rear end & great headlights and it always gives me the urge to slip inside and take it for a good hard ride? :rascal:
Quote by woohoo
All I will say flower is I know for def about the number plate law in Scotland, if I told you how I know I would need to kill you
46 Extension to Scotland and Northern Ireland
(1)Part 2 of the Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 (regulation of registration plate suppliers) extends to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
woo
tell him! tell him! tell him!
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Sorry but to me it is simple (ok maybe it's just me being simple ) there is a law that states how your reg plate should be......the law is there for a reason....why not just stick to it and therefore not risk the fine.....
and as Mr Powers pointed out.....most private plates look tacky anyway
) there is a law that states how your reg plate should be......the law is there for a reason....why not just stick to it and therefore not risk the fine.....and as Mr Powers pointed out.....most private plates look tacky anyway
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Quote by mdr2000
The only reason they standardised the numbering is to make sure the cameras pick them up if you do something wrong... God forbid. Got nothing to do with anything but.. Cameras can't read altered plates. Make your own minds up I say!
Letters have to be same size same font and spaced so BIG Brother can see where you are at all times.. Helps when we all do so so we can be charged easier per metre travelled eh!! Never mind black boxes lol.. you will all do the work for them...
What is it about Leemings thats so attractive anyway??
Mike xx
:thumbup: Baaaaa Baaa pink sheep have you any money ( :twisted: coz if you do we'll have it off you)
oh, by the way i have a complaint :taz: my layer of cotton wool has been far too thin of late :roll:
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Another aspect is the number of plates on women's cars that obviously represent their names - albeit in a wierd spelling.
I saw one today that was J4KKI.
It is possible someone could pretend they knew her from a club/party and worm theor way in. We stopped putting kids names on their T-shirts for a similar reason - it doesn't seem wise to plaster your name on your car number plate.
I saw one today that was J4KKI.
It is possible someone could pretend they knew her from a club/party and worm theor way in. We stopped putting kids names on their T-shirts for a similar reason - it doesn't seem wise to plaster your name on your car number plate.
What I have failed to inform the post on the above , is that a] I have been caught doing 34 in a 30 limit by a camera, in Northants. Given a choice of 3pts or attending speed class, took latter. No mention of reg plate. b] Was involved in a six car shunt on M1, {I was in the middle} Police etc attended. Again no mention of plate.
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Quote by olnyjon
What I have failed to inform the post on the above , is that a] I have been caught doing 34 in a 30 limit by a camera, in Northants. Given a choice of 3pts or attending speed class, took latter. No mention of reg plate. b] Was involved in a six car shunt on M1, {I was in the middle} Police etc attended. Again no mention of plate.
How is that relevant? Just tells us that you speed and have been involved in an accident. With regard to the motorway accident, I should imagine they had more urgent problems
Quote by Freckledbird
What I have failed to inform the post on the above , is that a] I have been caught doing 34 in a 30 limit by a camera, in Northants. Given a choice of 3pts or attending speed class, took latter. No mention of reg plate. b] Was involved in a six car shunt on M1, {I was in the middle} Police etc attended. Again no mention of plate.
How is that relevant? Just tells us that you speed and have been involved in an accident. With regard to the motorway accident, I should imagine they had more urgent problems
and if a cop had pulled you up about the number plate while in the middle of a motorway accident...you would have probably whinged about it on here...saying what a jobsworth he was.
