Rhys

Hi all,

I need to get new plates made up for my private reg. Am I now legally allowed to get shorter plates made up if the font and spacing are of legal standard? As my plates a digit less.

Also any know the best/cheapest place to get new plates from?

Oranoco

iirc as long as there is a 10mm plate edge the law doesn't dictate the physical plate size

Fil

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum.../dg_067666.pdf

Rhys

Thanks, looks like top and sides need to be 11mm. Hmmm should I or shouldn't I now as not sure how would look on the car lol.

RichieST

iTrader: (2)

As above, you can have a shorter width plate so long as you keep the right spacing around the edges.

Think they look good on most cars to be honest!

Fil

Can get a pair via ebay new for 10 quid, 10min with a jigsaw and if you dont like them, no big deal


Ive got a 5mm boarder on the front one

RS Grant

iTrader: (1)

I've got standard UK characters/digits/spacing and a 14mm border round my M3 plate and have never had any issues from the feds. Almost look forward to getting pulled for it so I can climb onto my high horse and act all high and mighty for 30 seconds.






Cheers,
Grant

Oranoco

Bloody criminal

Fil

I know

Rhys

LOL does look good Grant where did you get them made? On line?

I want to get my plate made up then with the Min 11mm on each side.

RS Grant

iTrader: (1)

Yep, IIRC the place I went was http://www.fancyplates.com/ ...it was a quick, painless process and they are professionally finished, so look the part.


Cheers,
Grant

Oranoco

Have to admit it was very satisfying telling a traffic cop his was wrong and why. He went from smug arrogant slimey git to rather red faced and stroppy very quickly. I invited him to issue the ticket and I would happily contest it in court. He just kept telling me to wind my neck in but wouldn't issue the ticket, also wouldn't admit he was wrong.

furry

never had issues with mine

Dal_

iTrader: (2)

Got mine done at http://www.platesforcars.co.uk/




Even has the name of the maker and BSAU 145d in the bottom right corner so plod has no reason to not think it's 100% legal.

Ginge !

I cut mine down on my Clio and was cool for MOT too