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can/should I drive with no rear bumper?

elsien
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A friend has said he'll do a repair job on it for me, but it will mean taking the bumper off for a bit to fill and paint it.
Is it legal to drive like this, and if legal, is it advisable?
Thanks
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Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.

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  • vaio
    vaio Posts: 12,287 Forumite
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    I’d have said you would be fine providing there are no sharp bits exposed and obviously no lights fitted to it

    As to whether it’s advisable, you could well attract increased police attention if you live in a place that doesn’t do law enforcement by camera only.
  • flang
    flang Posts: 1,094 Forumite
    In the worst case you would get a £30 fine.
    As long as the numberplace is not attached to the bumber I think you will be fine.
  • Chippy_Minton_2
    Chippy_Minton_2 Posts: 1,839 Forumite
    flang wrote: »
    In the worst case you would get a £30 fine.

    For what?

    More like £60-00 and 3 points for dangerous condition.
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  • 1984ReturnsForReal_2
    1984ReturnsForReal_2 Posts: 15,431 Forumite
    If its the rear I would risk it so long as all the lights work & the plate is displayed & lit.


    If its the front your gonna kill someone if you hit them whether its your fault or theirs.
    Not Again
  • anewman
    anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
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    Put it back on with some thick cable ties if you can.
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