Fined for illegal plates!! Appeal??

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cyclonebri1 wrote: »

My plates are illegal, they are only 5 digits in total on a full size plate, BUT, have the logo at either end to balance things up. Where's the dificulty in reading that ? ?

Don't come on here moaning about the police when the nick you..

LilacPixie

Are 5 digit plates illegal then?? The reason I ask is OH has a golf he is currently restoring/fixing as a hobby and it is A8 *** and appears to alway been like that according the the old tax discs/MOT's etc.

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LilacPixie wrote: »

Are 5 digit plates illegal then?? The reason I ask is OH has a golf he is currently restoring/fixing as a hobby and it is A8 *** and appears to alway been like that according the the old tax discs/MOT's etc.

No, perfectly legal.

As long as they comply with number plate legislation.;)

cyclonebri1

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Don't come on here moaning about the police when the nick you..

Unlike a lot on here mate I am prepared to be held responsible for my actions, and not bleat if caught, oh and to further wind you up the logos are the RENAULT symbol:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Dave101t

are your plates in the correct font?
also, these rules were learnt when i was doing my test years ago, i copied this for your info:


What you must not do with your number plate...

The law states that:

• You must not alter, rearrange or misrepresent the letters or numbers
• Characters must not be moved from one group to the other (e.g. A242 ABC must not be displayed as A242A BC).

That means:

• No stylised letters
• Don't move the space around
• Don't misrepresent letters / numbers using screws or fixings
• Don't misrepresent letters / numbers using squashed or distorted letters
• No images other than the approved flags (no football emblems, etc)

Full details of the requirements are included in The Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001

jackieb

LilacPixie wrote: »

Are 5 digit plates illegal then?? The reason I ask is OH has a golf he is currently restoring/fixing as a hobby and it is A8 *** and appears to alway been like that according the the old tax discs/MOT's etc.

I hope not. My son only has 5. The letters and spacings are legal, but he has a short plate, to fit the 5 letters. Police haven't stopped him - yet!

I do think the police are out to get money just now. My nephew just got fined £60 and got 3 points for moving his phone off his dashboard. He told them it was sliding off the dash and he was just moving it. It wasn't up to his ear or anything. He told them to check his calls as he hadn't used it and no-one had phoned him. They got him with intent to use his phone. What about people who smoke in their cars, or change radio station? Isn't that just as bad as holding a phone? Not defending using a mobile whilst driving though - I hate that!

jackieb

Dave101t wrote: »

are your plates in the correct font?
also, these rules were learnt when i was doing my test years ago, i copied this for your info:


What you must not do with your number plate...

The law states that:

• You must not alter, rearrange or misrepresent the letters or numbers
• Characters must not be moved from one group to the other (e.g. A242 ABC must not be displayed as A242A BC).

That means:

• No stylised letters
• Don't move the space around
• Don't misrepresent letters / numbers using screws or fixings
• Don't misrepresent letters / numbers using squashed or distorted letters
• No images other than the approved flags (no football emblems, etc)

Full details of the requirements are included in The Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001

I know some people can be prats, but I don't understand the spacings rule if the letters are legal and can be read by a speed camera. When the police read out a registration number they don't say 'space' inbetween the letters.

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cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Unlike a lot on here mate I am prepared to be held responsible for my actions, and not bleat if caught, oh and to further wind you up the logos are the RENAULT symbol:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Perish the thought .. :rotfl:

At least the tow truck should find you..

sophieschoice

jackieb wrote: »

I do think the police are out to get money just now.

The revenue raised from fixed penalties goes to the Home Office.
Fixed penalties started being issued as it's a cheaper option than taking the offender to court.
I sympathise with your nephew because my son was fined even though he was speaking on his phone via bluetooth. Unfortunately his phone was in his hand.

Dave101t

if its a 5 digit then a shorter plate would be fine as it would have to have the correct margins around the letters. only approved flags are allowed as a decoration tho, in the approved section.