Thinking of getting new rear reg plate
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Thinking of getting new rear reg plate
My thoughts are it's not legal. 
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You've got to have the manufacturers stamp on it, I think, I also thought there was a letter limit along the bottom.
May be wrong. Also you're only in front until you get overtaken
May be wrong. Also you're only in front until you get overtaken
I believe it has to have the manufacturers name and post code on the bottom.
Andy Monty will know more.
Dom
Not legal,,,,,
The plate must carry the makers name and post code and be bsau145d compliant....
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/PersonalisedRegAndNumberPlates/DG_181503
full law here:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/561/contents/made
The plate must carry the makers name and post code and be bsau145d compliant....
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/PersonalisedRegAndNumberPlates/DG_181503
full law here:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/561/contents/made
Someone best tell this company then because theirs don't have postcode on and don't mention a letter limit on the slogans!! So I could've paid 20 quid for an illegal plate?
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FAQ says they put those details on.
Just to add, the logos on the side also aren't legal, they have to be an 'approved flag'. The slogan on the bottom is also not legal as this is where their company name/post code goes.
Dom
Just to add, the logos on the side also aren't legal, they have to be an 'approved flag'. The slogan on the bottom is also not legal as this is where their company name/post code goes.
Dom
They would be 'show plates' I.e. for use off road.
Dom
Dom
Yep, that's why they don't ask to see your log book etc.
I've just bought some and just went to Halfords so that they were totally legal (they will tell you what you can and can't have). To get them you need the cars log book and your driving license. Also in Halfords their stamp on the bottom is tiny and see-through so it would be hard to tell you got them from there and avoid the embarassment of carrying their name.
These websites are just for show plates which may fail your MOT.
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I have run show plates for years on my cars - I keep the font legit for ANPR use - but have an Abarth sign as the emblem and www.fiatforum.com at the bottom ...
Never had any issues - and as for MOT, I just swap over to my normal plates on that day
