Hey there guys i was just wonderin, is it illegal to change the lights that illuminate your number plate from white to red, ive seen coloured bulbs on sale on the internet bt i was just wonderin if its legal??
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As the numberplate lamp is an optional lamp it is not required to follow the rules set out for obligatory lights.
I stand corrected, lol, shouldn't have let the chav off the other night whilst on shaddow shift. I'll tell Ray in the morning
Thanks Andy
As the numberplate lamp is an optional lamp it is not required to follow the rules set out for obligatory light
A burnt out rear numberplate light is an MOT failure, therefore, and as Andy stays its definately NOT optional...... More study on the lighting regs is needed my friend
Quote from POLICE UK
"Lights mounted on the screen wash nozzle may be legal if they do not flash, move or distract other drivers. It is illegal to have any red lights to the front of the vehicle.
If the light can be seen from the rear of the vehicle (which more than likely will be the case with these types of lights) then an offence is committed as the only lights that can be seen from the rear of the vehicle have to be red (subject to certain exceptions, e.g. indicator lights and reverse light). If you are found guilty of this offence you could face a substantial fine.
The situation is the same for neon lights of other colours. "
ang on, then surely if the number plate light was red, like i intended then as long as the plate is still visable then its okay right???