Ross Mac Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Now Im getting into the swing of Z ownership Im thinking about fitting a small front numberplate? What you guys think? Anyone got nay pics of Z's with small plates fitted? If it looks naff I'll not bother but just a thought.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I have a small plate but not on a standard bumper!! Don't know if it helps at all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtehero Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Are small plates legal? or is it just the lettering that has to be a certain size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 No i think but lettering/ spacing needs needs to be correct... 9/10 people who have a small no plate will have small/ illegal lettering Chances of getting pulled 4 a dodgy front are minimal, but don't hold me 2 that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Mac Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 The lettering would have to be smaller but I'm fairly confident I'd be ok . I just wonder how I'd fit it to the bumper so that it still looked good? Want to avoid sticking it directly onto the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 a small plate WILL earn you a £60 fine and 3 points......!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 If its a uk car, your gonna have to take off the number plate backing and somehow attach it to the bumper, i got a small plate on my mg zr, never been pulled, but think ill leave my 350z standard plates, just gonna get personalised ones, cant wait, roll on my 21st, lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 it wont pass an m.o.t either...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 my MG never failed an M.O.T, had two since i have had it, allright my plate ant tiny tiny, but its a nice small size, how ever my lettering it only slightly smaller i think, but defo smaller, never been pulled or nothing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 well it is somethin that u can be prosicuted for..........!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 it wont pass an m.o.t either...!! Really difficult switching plates b4 an MOT Since when did they start dishing out points??? Also why do cars require front plate yet a bike don't??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 it wont pass an m.o.t either...!! Really difficult switching plates b4 an MOT Since when did they start dishing out points??? Also why do cars require front plate yet a bike don't??? you get points because its illegal..... a number plate has to be a certain size with numbers and letters spaced correctly............. bikes dont have plates on the front coz where are you gonna put them............ althought bikes did used to have front number plates years ago...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Also why do cars require front plate yet a bike don't??? They stopped putting front plates on bikes to reduce injuries to pedestrians in accidents. Since the front plate used to be fixed vertically, I think you'll get the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Stuey I think your wrong about the points: "Offences may result in any or all of the following: A fine of up to £1,000 The registration mark may be WITHDRAWN The vehicle may FAIL the MOT test" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I once done with misrepresentation of a number plate when I had a fancy letter style on my little Saxo. I was given 28 days to change it and get an MOT station to verify it was legal. No charge was placed and no fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Oh and I was told that only the traffic police can charge you for this. Not sure if that is true though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I once done with misrepresentation of a number plate when I had a fancy letter style on my little Saxo. I was given 28 days to change it and get an MOT station to verify it was legal. No charge was placed and no fine. Exact same thing happened to me on my previous car!!! If the rears ok then you'll probably get away with the front. That's until all these fancy money making cameras come out. Excuse being, we need your registration legal to help us find your vehicle if it's stolen, Bullsh1t..... Real reason, we need your number plate legal so our cameras can catch you an dish out hefty fines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Like i said never had no probs with mine, all depends how much you take the p*** i suppose, mine is small on my mg, but letters are standard type writing, just a bit smaller, all gravy baby ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Mac Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Think I've decided to go down the standard rout for now. Used to have German style pressed metal plates on my golf and got loads of hassle for them from the traffic cops. Must have been pulled 6 or 7 times at least - probably had something to do with the white front, white rear combo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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