M350ZB Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 To all those at the wales drive out, you may be able to help me out on this. This is taken from another thread, there was plenty of talk about it at the meet, but does anyone else know anything more about it, can shed any more light. Thought it might be worth posting up to all those not at wales aswell. Mods feel free to move it of in wrong topic. "But beware as we was told in chester services by the law that i think it was 1st of june misrepresented and ilegal spacing of number plates will incur a £60 fine and 3 points" So from the 1st of june, you get 3 points and a £60 fine, for an illigal no.plate ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriank Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 That was what the cops at the meet told us yep. No worries for me i dont do it anyways, but might be a good idea for those of you with dodgy spacing to get them sorted ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 So the law is defo 100% changing, got me thinking now what options i have ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Yes, i belive that is correct. I think the fine is £30 though; same as now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 But you do get 3 points, been pulled on for my plate when on the drive up to ESR to get all my work done, and just got a £30 fine, so now looks like a £30 fine and 3 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 The police said it was going to be a normal 3 points and £60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 A hefty change from how it stands now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 yeah, that's what they said - and when its new they will be out in force just to prove a point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 A hefty change from how it stands now Indeed, they don't want you evading the massive increase in ANPR cameras on the motorways, and all that average speed stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriank Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Exactly, its tough, but its the only way people will actually start respecting number plate legalities. You might be thankful for it one day, if you car is stolen and picked up by an ANPR camera, at least you might stand a chance of getting it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Yeah have noticed alot of them going up all over the place near work,e.t.c. So what are most people doing then with regards to their plates........., is a hefty fine and the 3 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Interesting one. I can't find anything on either the DVLA website, PH nor the whole of Google about this, so I'm tempted to call BS on it. Saying that, I honestly think it's a bloody good idea and if it stops chavs sticking black dots on their hideously-fonted number plates, then I'm all for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotun Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I hope its true. I just don't get the point of all these silly fonts and black dots, there are plenty of other legal ways to express yourself. Perhaps the points will be enough to get people to actually change them. As someone said above the standardisation of number plates is for our benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Don't have a problem with it myself really. If you are bending the rules you have to expect to get caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I think as it stands just now anyway, that if you are caught 3 times with it illegally spaced that they can confiscate the plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Interesting one. I can't find anything on either the DVLA website, PH nor the whole of Google about this, so I'm tempted to call BS on it. Saying that, I honestly think it's a bloody good idea and if it stops chavs sticking black dots on their hideously-fonted number plates, then I'm all for it. Yeah i have been trying to look every where for some info and cant find nothing either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 My problem is that the DVLA (a government department) will happily charge you a premium for a plate which they know full well is only notable when mis-spaced and the police raise further revenue when you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 My problem is that the DVLA (a government department) will happily charge you a premium for a plate which they know full well is only notable when mis-spaced and the police raise further revenue when you do. +1 , most of you prob saw my no.plate, so now got me thinking the front i can easily do, allthough im still going to have to run a cut-down sized plate, the rear i really dont want it on two levels as such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 My problem is that the DVLA (a government department) will happily charge you a premium for a plate which they know full well is only notable when mis-spaced and the police raise further revenue when you do. Yes - thats my beef too, surely by charging premium for a plate which becomes noteable when spaced illegaly, they are therefore encouraging the creation of a status symbol by committing a crime. Thus therefor encouraging crime. I cant be arsed anymore with the risk of a fine and possibly points, so will be getting fully legal plates for the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 **** em, my plates will stay the same: Untill the Mrs gets pulled and berates me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I bought my plate for £86. They asked me when I transferred it what i was ding with it, I said nothing. They then asked why I had bought it. I replied it was cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 **** em, my plates will stay the same: Untill the Mrs gets pulled and berates me :lol:, but 3 points , the fine i can deal with the points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I have to say that once I have confirmation re the points I'll be changing mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Was also pointed out to me by the police was the black background on the reg plates of 3FIDDYZ's car. So Mark if you read this you have been warned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Was also pointed out to me by the police was the black background on the reg plates of 3FIDDYZ's car. So Mark if you read this you have been warned I think a car has to be pre '73 to legally run black plates. I have a couple of fixers on mine however size, spacing, text and borders are all correct. I'll see how I feel..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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