Grazer Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Well, for not having one to be precise It was one of those unfortunate moments that you dread when you have no front plate - pull up to a red light only to see traffic cops pulling up at the red light directly facing you They did a U and pulled me over. They bought the "it's just out the garage and I'm getting round to get it on" line - but fined me anyway. They were nice guys and it was a fair cop. Not sure what to do now though Anyone been pulled twice - I suppose I could be looking at a charge and points if I persist? Guess I'll need to dust down the old reg plate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beastofackworth Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 errrr why not just get a number plate???? rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 They look wa*k on aftermarket bumpers Im just about to put a do luck on and im not sure what to do either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Sorry mate but I'm new to the forum, have you got a 'de-plated' bumper or something? TBH I don't know if they keep a record of something like this, I could ask my cousin - she's part of the filth. Chances are they don't and if caught again you'll probably just get another fine. My mom got pulled for the format of her private plate, ie the numbers and letters weren't where they should be. The copper told her if she didn't change it he'd book her 'when I come and check the plate at your address at the end of the week' If it were kept on record he wouldn't need to follow up the plate personally as the next copper to see her would know she hadn't changed it. Can't be sure on this though, just the way I interpreted it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazer Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 errrr why not just get a number plate???? errrr they look mince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazer Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 Sorry mate but I'm new to the forum, have you got a 'de-plated' bumper or something? http://www.urbanracing.co.uk/events/su020105/001.jpg Cheers for the info - it would be handy to know if they definitely didn't keep a record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 lol, now I see. Quality motor there mate! I'll text my cousin about the plate, she's not 'traffic' though and new to the force but it can't hurt asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Get a small plate, looks pretty good http://www.webaxis.co.uk/~marco/supra/FMIC_02.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 i dont think they do keep a record, i was told as i passed an accident to get it changed, couple of weeks later i got a ticket from the same bloke for ignoring him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Isn't the small plate just as incriminating as no plate at all? It's the same for bikes I know that much. Something about size regulations etc??? Again, I don't know for sure but if it is just as bad then having no plate at all looks better than a small one! We could do with a copper on this board, someone 'on the inside' so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 small plate = 3points +£30 fine No plate = £30 no brainer really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 imports are allowed a smaller plate, with bike size characters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 We could do with a copper on this board, someone 'on the inside' so to speak. We have one on board Anyway I think the small plate is a good compromise. And on imports it is legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 there is no way on gods green earth that little plate on your car MFS is legal. if it is ill eat my boxer shorts imports are allowed smaller to a certain amount if a normal plate cannot be fitted. but your right Dan as a rule go by bike sizes, guy i bought my car off said they had picky policeman in area who had stopped him couple times and the plate on back is almost full size bike size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 small plate = 3points +£30 fine No plate = £30 no brainer really you dont get points for a small plate either mate, just the fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 there is no way on gods green earth that little plate on your car MFS is legal. if it is ill eat my boxer shorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 is that the queue to get chewing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Untill someone goes to court over their smaller plate it's not legal. As the last time (last monday) my plate was mentioned the officer did comment on this. I've been fined twice for my plate and last week was told I had to replace it. So this morning i put the original back on. Yes it does look shit so now i have to find some other wasy of getting a legal plat that doesn't cause problems with the flow to my fmic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beastofackworth Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 errrr they look mince yes i know they do and they disrupt airflow in to you intercooler and they spoil the aerodynamic of the car and .......... hard chedders.your car is required by law to have a front numbre plate so either get over it and fil one or keep paying fines. idea-carry the plate with a you and say its fallen off! rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Untill someone goes to court over their smaller plate it's not legal. ive been to court, even went to trial then they dropped the charge at the last minute. the fiscal said he wasnt convinced i had commited an offence, and wanted pics of the plate to look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 How about a stick on plate in the mouth of the bumper, so it would be literally be pointing upwards, so technically its there.. but wouldn't really be seen. Probably still ilegal, us normal people can never win!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 What about a legal sized plate for the inside of the car so you can put it on the dashboard when driving? I would have thought that was legal, may not look the greatest but better than nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennMR2 Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 heres my plate i had made up.. 3x14 i think. with bike size numbers on them.. i made the plate holder out of some perspect i had, just melted it into a L shape and bolted to the underside of the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 I just got pulled over for my front plate, see pic Plod said as far as he was concerned its ilegal, Im not sure where the law stands exactly but I tried the usual "well DVLA seem to think its ok on a import if there isnt a correct mounting space"........and it started him to question it, anyway after thinking about it for a while, he let me go with no fine but said that I could get pulled for it in the future and get fined, but didnt on this occasion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beastofackworth Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 What about a legal sized plate for the inside of the car so you can put it on the dashboard when driving? I would have thought that was legal, may not look the greatest but better than nothing er law states that plate must be on front of car!!that applies to trade plates too!!! i would just get a stick on one for the front bumper bit that meets the bonnet!!! rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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