Supragal Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Apparently it's legal to have smaller than UK spec number plates on an import- check it out link below: http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/regmarks/r...equirements.htm section 5 Fair enough there are 2 'conditions' but it's not difficult to arrange the number plate mount is it? Tee hee. BUT do you reckon the "conditions" would mean that it only applies to, say supras after 96 when they ceased production here?? What are peoples thoughts? Anyone know conclusively?? Hopefully this'll be good news to some people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthrokka Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 HELLO S-GAL M8, the ol´bill r unpredictable.. depending on who is the driver in da soop, it is as simple as that. Now, another way of getting around the problem is get a sad plate made up in the shop that the sad F**kaz will accept and call it legal. Always keep that set in the back of the car coz when they threaten to take yer car away (which they could do) u could say : HERE IS ONE I MADE EARLIER now sod off.. u need to put that up n problem solved. I am in the same situation as u .. Although mine is the latest Jap model and the accept the funny sizes but like i said it all depends on the copper is n who is driving the car ... Reality ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Supragal I havent read the link but my rear plate has motorcycle letters and IS legal , if it had 3" letters it would be ILLEGAL (not enough surround) the plate is BS stamped and is special import size , Like Rokka says depends on the copper BUT if they think you know what you are talking about they tread very carefully , i had a copper try to confiscate my illegal visor once , i refused to remove it from the (£500) helmet and told him to be carefull not to damage anything, he thought about confiscating the whole helmet untill i mentioned this must be theft as the helmet was legal (his partner thought the same ) so i got a dont let me see you in that again and kept my £60 visor, ive also asked them to sign tyres they say are illegal so there will be no dispute when we go to court etc and they normally say why are you so sure thats not illegal (cockily) the answer to which is 'im an MOT tester and prob. look at a few more tyres than you, This doesnt work if the canvas is showing. John:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 Yeah, but I'm thinking keep a copy of the above info in the car as well as the standard plates.... The real issue is that I wanted to have the kit built up to house the exact size of whatever plates I go for (unless I do a Wolf and just not bother with number plates lol) so UK plates wouldn't fit on there if I did get pulled over... Has anyone seen that info before or know any law that can interperate what it actually means?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 Cheers dude.... erm, just realised that link appears to be corrupt *duh blonde* sorry I'll try n find it again, grrrrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Originally posted by Supragal Yeah, but I'm thinking keep a copy of the above info in the car as well as the standard plates.... The real issue is that I wanted to have the kit built up to house the exact size of whatever plates I go for (unless I do a Wolf and just not bother with number plates lol) so UK plates wouldn't fit on there if I did get pulled over... Has anyone seen that info before or know any law that can interperate what it actually means?? Your better off with no plate on the front and a 'it just fell off officer' £20 fine , illegal plate is soon to be hanging offence i hear. This one is taking the piss but i like it John:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/regmarks/reg_marks_current_requirements.htm There we go...section 5 (hopefully!) LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Just run without plates. Max penalty £30 (may be for each plate) no points, no comeback, no hassles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Originally posted by Adam W Just run without plates. Max penalty £30 (may be for each plate) no points, no comeback, no hassles. Yep, or just put proper showplates on with "Supra" on or whatever. Its less illegal than p1ssing about with your normal plate! Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 I suppose what I'm getting at though is if j spec supras qualify for that exception in the above link- therefore small plates would be legal. I just don't understand what: "The vehicle does not have European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval" actually means.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I reckon the police have got bigger things to worry about than the size of the letters on your reg plate. I can't see anyone getting stopped as long as the plate is readable, or unless it's just an excuse to stop you so they can deal with something else. My car has a 12" plate at the front. I wheelspan across a wet junction in front of a cop car (didn't see him, honest!) and didn't get stopped. It's going in for an MOT next week, so I'll just stick a full size plate on top of the small one. Job done James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 An assiciate had his MKIV MOTed recently, it is alleged that he forgot to put his large plate over his small font personalised plate. The MOT tester laughed at the plate called his mate over and said, " Hey look at that plate". It is my understanding that the car passed on the said small plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Termy .It doesnt matter how small the plate is re MOT its the way its laid out John:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 heres my small front jap plate. the standard one with over hang looked rubbish. got told as long as plate is same sise as plate holder its ok. its the rear plate thats important. my front plate is not piss taking small but just right i think. its one of my fave mods. and been past loads of police and not been pulled for it. so fingers crossed. you cant do much with rear plates as the hole in rear bumper is too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Originally posted by MONKEYmark heres my small front jap plate. the standard one with over hang looked rubbish. got told as long as plate is same sise as plate holder its ok. its the rear plate thats important. my front plate is not piss taking small but just right i think. its one of my fave mods. and been past loads of police and not been pulled for it. so fingers crossed. you cant do much with rear plates as the hole in rear bumper is too big. What size is that with what size font m8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Yeah, that looks very similar to mine, in this pic here: http://www.compsoc.man.ac.uk/~jamesg/gallery/led/IMG_3419 I got rid of the plate holder altogether. A full size number plate looks crap on the front as it fills too much of the bumper. James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 What you need is one of these: http://www.mpaconsultancy.co.uk/supra/topdown50percent.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 So...err...anyone gonna tell me how big those are n the font sizes???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Originally posted by Supragal So...err...anyone gonna tell me how big those are n the font sizes???? I can measure mine for you tomorrow if you like.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Originally posted by Mark Ayling I can measure mine for you tomorrow if you like.... Got a micrometer then Mark ....... oh your no plate sorry read that wrong John:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 That would be fantastic if you would be so kind as to measure you number plate for me tomorrow sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Originally posted by Supragal That would be fantastic if you would be so kind as to measure you number plate for me tomorrow sir Supragal tries in vain to stop smutty inuendo:thumbs: John:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Originally posted by dude Supragal tries in vain to stop smutty inuendo:thumbs: John:flame Dev No chance of that on here! And watch what you say Dude, or I'll have to add another "customer quote" SG, I'll measure up first thing for ya.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Originally posted by Mark Ayling No chance of that on here! And watch what you say Dude, or I'll have to add another "customer quote" SG, I'll measure up first thing for ya.... Allways bigger in the morning eh???? John:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Originally posted by dude Allways bigger in the morning eh???? John:flame Dev LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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