Fitting a mini-size front number plate

Post by **campbell** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:51 am

My front plate (and plinth) got dragged off for the umpteenth time a few weeks ago, so I finally lost my patience and ordered a 3" x 12" version. I know these are not strictly legal, but they carry the correct font, are not sticker-style, and are surely a darn sight better than none at all, Ociffer.

Here's some daft pics...

Picasaweb album (the Slideshow option is quite neat)

It's amazing what you can do with polystyrene, gaffer tape, double-sided carpet tape, and some random bits of wood

And the plate is going NOWHERE. Cool.

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:46 am

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l194/ ... G_3122.jpg

Same problem.. different solution..

it has the BS ident numbers on it as well so I think it is fully legal...

Post by **campbell** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:00 pm

Aye, considered one of those. Where did you source it? My local plate shop couldn't get one.

Post by **simon** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:03 pm

John Reid wrote:it has the BS ident numbers on it as well so I think it is fully legal...

Nope, no stick-on numberplate is legal.

offshorematt · Post by **offshorematt** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:17 pm

simon wrote: Nope, no stick-on numberplate is legal.

You sure?

When I got my sticky made up I was assured that it was legal - it has a proper reflective background, correct spacing, correct font and most importantly the BS mark... Passed a couple of MOTs and never had any bother from the BiB in two years...

Just interested so I won't be surprised when I get the inevitable 7 day ticket

albutch · Post by **albutch** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:20 pm

Isn't there something in the regs about the plate having to be vertical?

meatball · Post by **meatball** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:47 pm

No questions about my occupation..........OK!!!!!!!

The plate must be vertical.
The plate must have the regulation font and size of character.
The plate must display the BS mark.

Then lots of stuff about being easily legible from anywhere within a square of a certain size..............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

Sorry, thats me awake again.

If you are getting "done" for a number plate then you have failed an attitude test and you'll be getting "done" for lots, if you dig there is always lots..........the usual "i'm really sorry....." will work wonders.......try to look as if you mean it though

The only people that might give you a ticket is a very bored, grumpy traffic officer (or someone doing random VOSA or emmission tests), the vast majority won't bother.

PS don't mention that "it must be fine cause it passed its MOT with it on".........

Hope this helps......

Post by **simon** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:01 pm

offshorematt wrote:You sure?

100%
No stick-on plates have the correct backing material to reflect correctly.

DVLA wrote:Are stick-on number plates legal?

No, number plates must meet the British Standard requirements and we are not aware of any self-adhesive number plates that are able to meet these requirements.

Post by **campbell** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:22 pm

meatball wrote:No questions about my occupation..........OK!!!!!!!

The plate must be vertical.
The plate must have the regulation font and size of character.
The plate must display the BS mark.

Then lots of stuff about being easily legible from anywhere within a square of a certain size..............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

Sorry, thats me awake again.

If you are getting "done" for a number plate then you have failed an attitude test and you'll be getting "done" for lots, if you dig there is always lots..........the usual "i'm really sorry....." will work wonders.......try to look as if you mean it though

The only people that might give you a ticket is a very bored, grumpy traffic officer (or someone doing random VOSA or emmission tests), the vast majority won't bother.

PS don't mention that "it must be fine cause it passed its MOT with it on".........

Hope this helps......

Top banana mate, cheers!!!

hendeg · Post by **hendeg** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:59 pm

See http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... ght=#76753

offshorematt · Post by **offshorematt** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:47 am

Cheers folks. Guess I'll just be an outlaw then. Next thing you know I'll be speeding...

David Bryce · Post by **David Bryce** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:10 pm

been thinking about doing the same since I bought mine, would a 3x12 plate be the correct size for my car?

There is a plinth thingy that is part of the front clam I think and the current plate is screwed on.

(should really go outside and measure it but it's bloody horrible out there and I have a nice bottle of wine faction)