larsdowg Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Sorry I don't have any sympathy for this. It is quite clear not to mis-represent your number plate. Plus for some time now (about 3 years) you cannot buy number plates unless you present your V5 and some ID. Garages, motor factors and shops like Halfords have to "by law" print their name on the bottom of the plate, so the plate is legal and meets the required size and spacing. All other plates that don’t meet the required spec will be advertised as "show plates" and are totally illegal for road use. The DVLA do not encourage mis-representation of number plates. They advertise numbers as they should be displayed and if a name or a word number can be made by altering the spacing then this is mis-representing the number and is breaking the law. Check out the DVLA site - it is all on there how to be road legal. This is not new its been going on for a long time especially if you are a biker. Valid points valveman, and also by everyone on the forum........... but it still makes me wonder why the DVLA will sell one of these plates for £3520 and the other for £245..... Can we all guess which is the more expensive?...................... Thats right the one that looks like it says something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 But you don't have to space it illegally. It's worth more as it reads a name without doctoring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I Think it is about 5 mm, but i over shot by 2mm trying to squeeze it in to the nismo grille. and to no avail, it still doesn't bloody fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsdowg Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 I Think it is about 5 mm, but i over shot by 2mm trying to squeeze it in to the nismo grille. and to no avail, it still doesn't bloody fit. oh C0CK!!! as James May says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsdowg Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Just noticed on this site which is kinda apt if you type **** it doesnt come out............. but if you replace the O with a 0 (zero) it does C0CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotun Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Sorry I don't have any sympathy for this. I agree; you wouldn't customize your tax disc, the plate is just something you have to have in a legal format. Most people probably think negatively of drivers with silly plates anyway as it just seems a cry for attention so I wouldn't bother, unlike exhausts of course which are needed for performance reasons.... obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 if i had a private plate i'd only want one with my initials on, not bothered about spelling words out. for me i just don't want a plate at the front as it makes a mess of the bumper. going to knock up a bracket to move the plate forward while still fitting it in the grille. so i'll be legal, but i will be able to take it off for shows and no one should be able to tell the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 +1 on the no sympathy vote from me im affraid, if you do the crime you pays the fine. Anyway why not just change your name by deedpol to your regi plate, its only £70 spend the saving on some mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 When I transferred my plate that was bought from DVLA they asked me why I had bought it. £86 let them work it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I won't be changing my plate and I'm happy to pay the fines. None of the copper have ever said to me that they will issue me with a strike, send me to a MOT station or anything else. Just a simple "get it changed". I actually like plates that say your name or initials. What I do hate is ones that read obscure words like B005TED or B16 W1LY or PU55 KAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I love this site http://www.chavplate.org.uk/Index%20Pag ... Page1.html I dont mind initials either, just shame mine are DIK. Only jokin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 What I do hate is ones that read obscure words like B005TED or B16 W1LY or PU55 KAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Just keep your plate standard................it's not worth all the bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number86 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Yeah, modified plates are for goons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D13vyl Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 lol Oh Well I ust be a goon then, wish i could afford PEN15 lol D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I love this site http://www.chavplate.org.uk/Index%20Pag ... Page1.html Utterly, utterly fantastic site. Chavvy plates are one of my pet hates, and that site just about has them all (I recognise a few from round my way!). Top find, you're my new forum hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valveman Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Yes, that is a brilliant website. I nearly fell off my chair reading the guys comments about each plate. Especially on the home page where he has "C*^t of the Month" Excellent find! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 its funny as hell, the guy is a comedy genius. i just love the way he finds the time i mean he cant just do that as a job Stumbled across it earlier this year, think someone sent me the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 lol Oh Well I ust be a goon then, wish i could afford PEN15 lol D IIRC that was owned by Steve Parrish, the bike racer, during the late 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I like my plate so screw all the haters out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just buy a plate that reads what you want it to without mis-spacing it, Ive just bought DAZ *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Just buy a plate that reads what you want it to without mis-spacing it, Ive just bought DAZ *** Now everyone thinks you sell washing powder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Im No Hater stew, i just cant stand, mis-spaced, incorrect size/style of font, incorrect plate size and screws stuck where there not meant to be drives me insane. The small or incorrect font is the worse if i had my way peeps would get 6 points and £1000 fine for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Im No Hater stew, i just cant stand, mis-spaced, incorrect size/style of font, incorrect plate size and screws stuck where there not meant to be drives me insane. The small or incorrect font is the worse if i had my way peeps would get 6 points and £1000 fine for that Stew rushes out to move his screws..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Dont forget to remove the carefully cut out and positioned black elecrical tape for whe you go bilkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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