CJ Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Was it because I was speeding? No. Was it because I was driving without due care? No. Did I look like a suspected criminal? No. They stopped me because my front number plate did not conform with the law! I expalined that I had done my best (it is a stick version put onto the bottom lip of the Do-Luck spoiler) and asked him where he thought I could put a full size number plate in an upright position. He replied, "Thats not my problem, I just enforce the law". I now have 14 days in which to sort this out. Is that really the best use of a traffic cops time? (Dug would answer but he is on hols)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Where did Thames Valley's finest stop you Col ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 :thumbdown Was this in Abingdon mate? Could you just put a corret size plate in the window and get an MOT station to say it was there? Is that sufficient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Of course it's the best use of their time. If I was a Plod, I'd rather claim to be doing my job by nicking number plate offenders rather than risking my life with domestics, dealers and terrorists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Its a total joke, ive just fitted my new plates. I reckon I will be stopped inside a week. (Posted the games today mate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 did you get a fine and producer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Where did Thames Valley's finest stop you Col ? On my way home, just left Abingdon centre going down Drayton Road. He was parked just off the roundabout after the Renault garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 "Thats not my problem, I just enforce the law Helpful?! did you get his PC number? surely he should advise of such a thing, not just tell you your wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Ah bugger! I was planning on a stick on one, thought they were legal? I've tried several way to mount a standard plate and there's no way to do it without ruining the air flow to the FMIC. May now have to resort to mounting it on the lower lip but don't know how long it will last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 :thumbdown Was this in Abingdon mate? Could you just put a corret size plate in the window and get an MOT station to say it was there? Is that sufficient? I guees I could put the new number plate velcro'd to the bumper in an upright fashion to appease the MOT station and then have it fall off as I left. I will go and see my friendly MOT chap tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Of course it's the best use of their time. If I was a Plod, I'd rather claim to be doing my job by nicking number plate offenders rather than risking my life with domestics, dealers and terrorists Exactly Matt. I mean WTF harm does my number plate do to anyone eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Its a total joke, ive just fitted my new plates. I reckon I will be stopped inside a week. (Posted the games today mate) Thanks Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 did you get a fine and producer? Just a producer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Exactly Matt. I mean WTF harm does my number plate do to anyone eh? Dunno mate, but the orange paint and the welsh accent is offensive enough!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Dunno mate, but the orange paint and the welsh accent is offensive enough!!! Oy - I thought you was nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Very inconsistent the police. I've got internal neons, which are visible from outside of the car. I've had police follow me ... and not one has stopped me for the neon light. Doesn't the law state that non-standard internal lighting is only for off-road use only ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 When I got stopped for the same thing (by 2 young girlies) they gave me a producer and a £30 fine! So you was lucky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 but i got stopped by an old bloke with a beard. at least you had some ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Wouldn't have been so bad if they hadn't been younger than my daughter! Bet they thought they'd caught some young boy racer and would teach him a lesson. They must have got a right shock - well you would too, wouldn't you: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ken.holland/images/Kensml.JPG http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ken.holland/Ferrari/Dsc00625.jpg LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 can u get points for this or just a fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Last time I got pulled for no plate the officer told me that I could get a £30 fine for it (he let me off - nice guy ), but he also said that if I put 'one of those little ones' on there or 'tried to put it at a stupid angle' that I'd be liable for 3 points AND a £30 fine. He said he wouldn't have bothered pulling me over at all if I had put the normal plate in the windscreen. So, now I drive with the plate in the windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 AFAIK it's fine only for no plate but you can get points for an incorrectly sized plate (don't think this has ever happened to anyone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 This is soo damn stupid.. I got stopped for the same thing... Bollocks did I change my plate.. Suck my balls There excuse is that the speed cameras sometimes can't pick up the plate *chuckle* At least that is what they told me.. So first off they assume I speed, I do, but its not for them to assume, and second, my BIG argument, motor bikes have NO FRONT PLATE at all, and most have a tiny ten peice size one on the back.. It's all bollocks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Doesn't the law state that non-standard internal lighting is only for off-road use only ? Nope, you can have anything you like in the cabin AFAIK, as long as it isn't seen as distracting obviously. External neons are another kettle as we all know!! I was thinking about removing the front plate, haven't heard any stories of police around here complaining. Might just keep it in the boot and say it just fell off coming out of Asda or something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 unfortunately your there to help meet their Quota CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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