I`ve noticed loads of new cars with i assume LED lighting being really bright. Guess its a good thing if they get seen but if everyone starts wearing shades (showing me age there) it will defeat the object.
Enjoy the car and stuff the weather. Why miss out for months. You can have some really cracking winter days when the sky is clear and the suns out and its not windy. There`ll be at least one of them before next june........lol
I know the smaller plate looks nicer but why give yourself the grief. Its an easy nick for them and a no win situation for you.
Just put standard plates on and accept that is how it has to be.
Dont make it any easier for them to have your money.