Hassan Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hi does anyone know if we must have a number plate on the front. Since a few new supercars ive seen dont have them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Yes. Legally you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Ok in that case. Is it true that there is no set size for jap import cars? So we could use smaller front plates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-tt Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 You must have a rear number plate but not a front one. Though if you've not got a front plate chances are you'll get stopped because it draws attention to you. Legally jap square plates are a grey area as long as they are clear no bold print etc then you should be fine though some police still consider them illegal and it gives them an excuse to stop you. However i'd rather get stopped than have long uk plates on a supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I've ran mine on my windscreen since last April, drove up and down the comity countless times and passed countless police and they don't batter an eyelid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 You must have a rear number plate but not a front one. Though if you've not got a front plate chances are you'll get stopped because it draws attention to you. Legally jap square plates are a grey area as long as they are clear no bold print etc then you should be fine though some police still consider them illegal and it gives them an excuse to stop you. However i'd rather get stopped than have long uk plates on a supra That's rubbish. http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_067666.pdf You legally have to have one. Whether a copper decided to pull you for it, and what they'll do if they do, is another matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Where does it say you have to have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Where does it say you have to have it? Page 8, numberplate design specification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 More clarification here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/561/contents/made EVERYTHING else is just rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 That's rubbish. http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_067666.pdf You legally have to have one. Whether a copper decided to pull you for it, and what they'll do if they do, is another matter. THIS Went to a cruise a few weeks back and the police were giving everyone fines and points for not having/displaying/wrong txt sizes plates He was a busy man lol I have been told its one of there pet hates so thats the first thing they will get you for too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 It's been the law for years you must display both front and rear plates It makes zero difference if your from Pakistan or Scotland if you ain't got one your getting stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Just to add it's also no good in the window screen, I've been done for that twice in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Just to add it's also no good in the window screen, I've been done for that twice in the past I've not had any problems with police regarding my plate being on the windscreen, so that's where it's staying. I've even had a thumbs up from a policeman in his car next to me at lights before! I've been at cruises and the police have had a look at the car along with other people and have never said anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Your car looks odd if it doesn't have a normal legal plate IMO. If you don't have a plate. Or one that anpr can't read and your car gets stolen then that's. Your fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I've not had any problems with police regarding my plate being on the windscreen, so that's where it's staying. I've even had a thumbs up from a policeman in his car next to me at lights before! I've been at cruises and the police have had a look at the car along with other people and have never said anything. That's only because the coppers take one look at you and think I ain't arguing with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I don't think they can give you points, just a warning or a fine depending on who you get. Aslong as your attitude towards the officer is good then it should help the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Yeh I believe it's a civil offence so there for just a fine BUT that may just be illegal spacing and fonts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 It's been the law for years you must display both front and rear plates It makes zero difference if your from Pakistan or Scotland if you ain't got one your getting stopped. Why bring pakistan or scotland into it? Whats that got to do with a front number plate? And no your wrong your not getting stopped since someone i know from glasgow just hired 2 lamborghini aventadors for there wedding and they never had front plates. Didnt get stopped once. Plus ive seen a few new supercars that dont have front plates either. So why is the law any different for a lambo or ferrari? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-tt Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Just googled it, your right gaz6002 one of my mates said the front one didn't matter he must have been talking nonsense, sorry for the mis-info just ignore my previous post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Why bring pakistan or scotland into it? Whats that got to do with a front number plate? And no your wrong your not getting stopped since someone i know from glasgow just hired 2 lamborghini aventadors for there wedding and they never had front plates. Didnt get stopped once. Plus ive seen a few new supercars that dont have front plates either. So why is the law any different for a lambo or ferrari? I ran my Supra with no front plate for 2 years and didn't get stopped for it once. It is still illegal though. I was meant to have one the whole time. I had to put it on for MOTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Well im going to chance it. See what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Well im going to chance it. See what happens. Sir your vehicle is not displaying a front number plate ....... Edited December 4, 2013 by MattP (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I ran my Supra with no front plate for 2 years and didn't get stopped for it once. It is still illegal though. I was meant to have one the whole time. I had to put it on for MOTs. Mine stayed on the windscreen for the MIT aswell, but he was a friendly tester anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I always thaught the law was if the car was manufactured with a holder or area for a number plate it had to have one. If a Lamborghini doesn't then so be it. But if imagine a car hire company like that doesn't want plates on people pictures so they don't get robbed. A quick google shows plenty of aventadors with number plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I've not had any problems with police regarding my plate being on the windscreen, so that's where it's staying. I've even had a thumbs up from a policeman in his car next to me at lights before! I've been at cruises and the police have had a look at the car along with other people and have never said anything. I ran my Supra with no front plate for 2 years and didn't get stopped for it once. It is still illegal though. I was meant to have one the whole time. I had to put it on for MOTs. Yeah alex, as you well know (since you were there!) 3 of us got pulled at the same time and all charged for running our plates in our windscreen.. (i'd like to add this was the supra pod trip where a rabbit smashed my front lip and plate bracket off the night before) and we were all charged. then again when someone reversed into my car and broke the bracket.. i drove to halfords to get bits to repair… less than 1 mile on the road and i was pulled for it, i showed them the bracket and the note the guy left after reversing into it and he let me off. I'd say since the front plate is white, it might just not be a noticeable on a silver/white car that it's missing… but mine being black it is a lot more obvious that it's missing. I'd also like to add i was pulled and fined for running wrong spacing (M5 5OUP instead of M55 OUP) So fine, i gave in and decided to run everything legal, front plates, rear plates all normal sizing etc… just couldn't be bothered with the hassle. a few weeks back i was pulled for running the normal jap square plate on the rear.. the one that covers the hole in the bumper behind the plate.. but no, they said that because there is technically enough room for a uk long rear plate then thats what i should be running.. i argued and he said he'd 'let me off', would email me the details on why i need to run the uk rear plate and that i'd need to change it… i haven't yet. so yeah, alex you've been lucky so far as the police up here in aberdeen are c*cks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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