TJWilliams Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 I have now got the number plates for the westy, fitted the back one OK. But can not decide what to do with the front one Do I fix the large plastic plate to the bottom of the nose cone or try and get hold of a stick on one? I have been driving around with no number plate on the front for the last couple of weeks with no problems. Has anyone else not fitted a front number plate? Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 There is a kind of flat bit at the bottom of the nosecone to fit the numberplate but ......... and it's a bit of a dodgy but ...... some people have fitted the stick on ones even though they are illegal apparently. As for driving around without one on the front at all - Hmmmm, Well I wouldn't got past any plod if I were you Tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bear Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Mine has a 3/4 sized plate under the nosecone, I am told (hope) that plod is a little more forgiving of these. Click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markh1970 Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I have a stick on plate on the top of the nosecone. Fitted by Wetsfield themselves no less... ... did not know it could be illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I use a small bike style plate - probably illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Stare Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 The numberplate needs to be on the nearest or exact angle to vertical..........apparently. Mine is a motorbike numberplate mounted under the nose cone and ive had no problems. If i get pulled..........i bought it like this with an MOT.....speak to the MOT garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 I doubt that will be a valid defense to be honest. I don't think the MOT check tests anything other than the fact that you do have a plate...I'm sure I've read something on here that people have passed with bits of cardboard in the window? I would imagine you'd get a bit of leeway the first time they pulled you though. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Stare Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 I would imagine you'd get a bit of leeway the first time they pulled you though. They'd have to catch me first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will maskell Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 think mines in germany somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Silly it's on the exit of the corner on the left, just by the gravel trap. We can pick it up at the end of July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 My car has never had a front plate, although I do have a (small) stick-on one in the garage waiting for when I get told off. Can't/won't fit a plate below the grille as my car has the larger aperture here for air flow to the oil cooler - stick-on is my only option really. With regards being stopped by plod, they are able to issue an on-the-spot £30 fixed penalty notice for it (no points), though I'd guess you'd get some leniency unless you were misbehaving anyway. Thereafter your reg is noted, and if they pull you again for the same thing, you get bigger trouble. moomin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oioi Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 cheers for that info moomim. does that mean i can take it off and ignore forward facing cameras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJWilliams Posted April 19, 2004 Author Share Posted April 19, 2004 Thanks for the advice. I think I will keep a number plate behind the seat, and if I get stopped by plod, " I was just getting it fitted officer!" Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 front plate on the westy is stick on ,though there was not one thre for years ,also have an elise ............no front plate on that either ,never had any probs ,agin front facing camaras and laser cam vans are not a problem ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 cheers for that info moomim. does that mean i can take it off and ignore forward facing cameras? it's not gospel, I'm no plod. I don't know if they are grumpier now that there is such emphasis on scameras. oh and you can't ignore them, you have to give them the bird moom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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