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Bonnet number plate
Dr Neil:
So did mine :) :wink:
Range Rover Blues:
Part of the confusion is that they were legal, so if it's there already it may have to pass, whereas if it's a repair required for ther MOT then it will not be acceptable. A bit like stitch welding. Not an expert though.
Besides, the MOT is not the be-all and end-all of legallity. You could still get a ticket for it.
wizard:
I clip mine on here.
A bit of stainless steel plate and a couple of spring clips and Bobs your auntie.
also available on ebay !!!
wizard :twisted:
Lyndsey731:
This should be a link to the DVLA web site
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/numberplateinfo.aspx
Check out the last comment!
They state that it is not legal as they are "unaware" of any that comply with the required standards, does that mean that there actually could be a type out there that they are unaware of?
I had stick on ones on my rangie and old disco and never had a problem with MOT's or the law.
Gav
redhand:
--- Quote from: "Lyndsey731" ---This should be a link to the DVLA web site
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/numberplateinfo.aspx
Check out the last comment!
They state that it is not legal as they are "unaware" of any that comply with the required standards, does that mean that there actually could be a type out there that they are unaware of?
I had stick on ones on my rangie and old disco and never had a problem with MOT's or the law.
Gav
--- End quote ---
Main reason they haven't heard of any legal "sticky plate" suppliers are because since 2001 all plates must carry Manufacturers name and the retailers name and postcode and comply to a new British Standard. They plates don't comply with this regulation and no-one has registered to supply these types of plates. Iy is illegal to supply a registration plate for fixing to a vehicle unless you are registered to do so. This includes making your own plates. So they're not legal to display. also the law states that the whole of the plate must be visible to a person or roadside camera at a distance of 18 to 22 metres (depending on the type of plate fitted) and if half of it is laid flat on your bonnet this could make it illegal.
NB all plates fitted after 01/07/2001 must comply with the new regulations, so if your vehicle is older than this you could mount a defence that it was fitted before the regs came into force. but this date applies to the date the plate was fitted not the age of the vehicle.
Only vehicles registered before 1971 are exempt from the new law.
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