Moving the front number plate

[Top Cat]

Please excuse this thread looking messy i have just split and moved a topic into here.
This is quite interesting finding a better place for it to be positioned.

[RedRobin]

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This is the current legislation : -

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/displayofnumberplates.pdf

The numberplate mount on the GTI is pointless (and extra weight!!). I noticed that Ed has removed it on his APS Ed30 and I plan to do the same. I shall raise it just a fraction so that it doesn't overlap the lower honeycombe grill and therefore doesn't look like such an afterthought.

The scary thing is that the DVLA are conducting tests for electronic tagging!

Be warned that the Police and DVLA are becoming increasingly draconian in applying the rules about number plates - Mostly because of the benefits of ANPR systems.

[Top Cat]

OK cant figure out how to move from the recycle bin to here so all those posts concerning this topic are locked away so lets just start again sorry Chris.
You say you have moved the plate to the lower front side below the light is it strictly legal

[The wheel man]

Interesting topic.  That link could be interpreted in some different ways IE A number plate must be displayed at the front and rear of motor vehicles  So could be anywhere on the front?

Thinking about where Joesgti has his, positioned inside the windscreen....

[RedRobin]

Interesting topic.  That link could be interpreted in some different ways IE A number plate must be displayed at the front and rear of motor vehicles  So could be anywhere on the front?

Thinking about where Joesgti has his, positioned inside the windscreen....

....The DVLA web site is horrific to find anything specific but I'm sure I have previously read legislation which states quite clearly and specifically how the front plate must be positioned, and it's definitely not how Joe has it except in emergency as a temporary measure. I have great difficulty believing how he hasn't been stopped so far.

[The wheel man]

Interesting topic.  That link could be interpreted in some different ways IE A number plate must be displayed at the front and rear of motor vehicles  So could be anywhere on the front?

Thinking about where Joesgti has his, positioned inside the windscreen....

....The DVLA web site is horrific to find anything specific but I'm sure I have previously read legislation which states quite clearly and specifically how the front plate must be positioned, and it's definitely not how Joe has it except in emergency as a temporary measure. I have great difficulty believing how he hasn't been stopped so far.

Another case of how inconsistent the policing is in the UK i suppose

[RedRobin]

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Not helped by all the extra paperwork the Police have to do, coupled with short staffing.

On a daily basis I see so many instances of mobile phone use while driving, no safety belt being worn, parking on zig-zag areas of pedestrian crossings, cars with only one headlight working, the list goes on.

[The wheel man]

I know what you saying.  I think the police have a tough job and do the best that they can.  I rwecon policing in the Uk would be better if it was left to the police and not the politicans!!! 

[RedRobin]

^ Looks so much better without the number plate!

Though these two models look like they've been made out of recycled plastic number plates!

[WhiteGTI]

^ Looks so much better without the number plate!

Though these two models look like they've been made out of recycled plastic number plates!

I will contribute to this thread later - after all, I was one of the reasons that it started! 

Robin - absolutely great picture! Both the car and the two women are sensational!

Where on earth do you get all of these Dub pics from!? 

[RedRobin]

Robin - absolutely great picture! Both the car and the two women are sensational!

Where on earth do you get all of these Dub pics from!? 

....I think those model girls look plastic - But ETTO

I trawl the world wide web perving preying on females

[LaserBlue]

i used to have my number plat ein the window untill i got the 60quid fine

ive removed my number plate holder and stuck the plate to the actual front mask..

[RedRobin]

^^^^

How did you stick your number plate to the front mask, LB?

I wondered if the curvature plus hot summer unstuck it.

[SteveP]

In case it help's heres a pic of APS's ED30: -



Not sure about using rivets but otherwise with I think it looks better without the backing plate.

[Top Cat]

I personally think that until they start using some sort of tracker based, or GPs based recognition system. Then we are going to have to live with the centre position plate, its a shame but a fact.