Neil-NA Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Who on here has got a stick on front number plate, pref a pic of one on a white car would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I have but on my Black car, i actually had mine made by a local sticker company to the correct legal sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 It's still not legal though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 I have one made, got it off ebay for about £5. Just thinking where to stick it, just hoping the holes left by the old bracket arn't that big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I had one on mine for a long time although gone back to stock number plate holder now, while it was on I never had a problem with the Police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 It's still not legal though Mines been on there for quite a few years now and never had a problem so to it being 100% legal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I had one on mine for a long time although gone back to stock number plate holder now, while it was on I never had a problem with the Police Mines been on there for quite a few years now and never had a problem so to it being 100% legal I didn't have a problem when I had it either, but it's still not legal and I've heard stories of people getting pulled for it. My take on it is why give them the excuse? Better to have the real deal and not have to worry about it IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 The only legal requirement that I was aware of is that the number plate must be set completely vertical. Is there a rule that says stick-ons are not allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 The only legal requirement that I was aware of is that the number plate must be set completely vertical. Is there a rule that says stick-ons are not allowed? From here: When replacing your number plate you should make sure that the correct material has been used to manufacture the plate. It should be made from a reflective material. Front number plates must display black characters on a white background and rear number plate must display black characters on a yellow background. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is not aware of any self-adhesive number plates that meet the British Standard requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I didn't have a problem when I had it either, but it's still not legal and I've heard stories of people getting pulled for it. My take on it is why give them the excuse? Better to have the real deal and not have to worry about it IMO. If i put a plastic plate on the front of my car it'll look awfull imo. Seeing as mines been like this for over 5 years in which time i've been pulled over far too many times including getting a speeding fine from a camera van and nothings been said i think i'll stick with it. Im certaily not worrying about it Being caught doing xxx down a dual carrigeway is more to my concern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjp Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 E type jag is the ONLY car that can have a stick on number plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) Neil, Thought you had visited 'my garage'? Edited October 28, 2010 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) I think yours would look better if youd left a bit of a border around the letters & numbers and also not attract the wrong attention as it looks like a cut down plate Edited October 28, 2010 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Perfect David Does it cover the holes up easily enough or do they still kind of show though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) Neil, I filled the holes with 2 pack plastic repair filler and carefully sanded it down so hidden behind the plate. Dnk, I removed the excess around the edges, because the gentle curve across the front causes wrinkles if the plate is any larger. The letters are 80mm tall, so to leave a border would need smaller. Maybe next time. Edited October 28, 2010 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Dnk, I removed the excess around the edges, because there is a gentle curve across the front which causes wrinkles if the plate is larger. Thats exactly why i put mine where it is as i didnt want to cut the size down, i thought if i did that it would be too visually obvious to the boys in blue that it wasnt at least the correct size. I take it you've had no unwanted attention to it ? I did have a reflective plate that was smaller than legal size and mounted vertically but was pulled inside 2 days of it being fitted and got told in no uncertain terms it was illegal and i best change it or else lol, i think the officer had lost the plot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Dnk, No hassle from the boys in blue. The letters are larger than required, I don't know why, that's just the way it came? When the car is painted I will get another made with slightly smaller letters and leave a border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 The one i got has a stupid black border on it, but i think i will cut it down all the way like you have done, it shouldnt be as noticeable on a white car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 craigsplates.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 are they reflective? i think thats also a requirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Mines reflective, just had to order another as i screwed up whilst cutting it to bits, teaches me to try cut a straight line by eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_dan Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Aren't plates supposed to have BSAU numbers on them to making stick ons illegal!:? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 heres mine and ive had no probs with the law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Cheers matey, i will do it without the black border. Liking the cold air feed poking out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Aren't plates supposed to have BSAU numbers on them to making stick ons illegal!:? Yep I think thats the main problem, mine (I believe) is otherwise legal apart from this BSAU number but at the time couldn't find anywhere to hand that did a stick on with this reference on it. I have simply stuck with double sided plate a standard UK hard plate over the stick on today for the MOT. I cant really keep it there as it will just ping off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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