Robertio Posted September 15, 2002 Posted September 15, 2002 Mine appears to be mounted the same as the one in Stuart's avatar, so can only assume it uses Westfield's own fixings. I'm on my second front plate, so at least it seems to stay on better than the rear one (I'm on my 4th of those since April ). Quote
Jan Coombes Posted September 15, 2002 Posted September 15, 2002 I would be intrested to see some photos of the swinging number plate.. Quote
The five fingered widow Posted September 15, 2002 Posted September 15, 2002 It would seem that whilst the five fingered widow knows there is a law, she doesn't know what it is. I’m fully aware of the law regarding positioning of number plates and letter spacing, thank you very much. she doesn't know what it is bl**** cheek. I'm a man born and bred. Quote
Blatman Posted September 15, 2002 Posted September 15, 2002 Maybe I just mis-interpreted your first posting. If so, sorry. However, if it confused me, it has no doubt confused others. I just sought to give a clear(er) explaination........... Rules for the display of number plates Display could be interpreted to mean the plate itself being altered ("display" being used in the visual context), or where you fix it on the car ("display" being used in the positional context). Either way, the MOT fail/thousand pound fine/removal of the number only applies for the "look" of the plate, not where you have it mounted. The question was regarding the mounting of the plate, and the legality thereof, hence my confusion due to you stating the incorrect punishment for the offence in question........... Widow is the female version of Widower (hence my assumption), or am I missing something................English can be a tricky language........... Quote
The five fingered widow Posted September 15, 2002 Posted September 15, 2002 Mr Blatman, that green car of yours looks suspiciously like it has a number plate on a horizontal surface. Legal? I think not. I couldn’t call myself the Five Fingered Widower because that would have been plain stupid Quote
Blatman Posted September 15, 2002 Posted September 15, 2002 The nose cone if far from horizontal. It's not vertical either, but it's as close as you'll get on this type of car, which is my point. It's passed 3 MOT's like it, and my other Westfield has passed 5, so I reckon I could argue in court that a precedent has been set, by government approved testers trained and assessed in the relevant rules and regulations............ I've just been searching the web for a copy of the MOT rules. Couldn't find any, as it seems "our Tony" has had a hand in what the DOT (or whatever it calls itself now) can and can't show on it's web site. Freedom of information, I think not. But I digress........ I found this, and this. The second one appears to be an "official" MOT rules web site. Both sites, however, make no mention of the position of the plate, although I still want to find the full MOT manual. So it may have changed since last looked at the rules (I can't find it to check), or the two sites are short of some crucial information. I'm off to see if I can find the construction and use regs now...............wish me luck................ Quote
Blatman Posted September 15, 2002 Posted September 15, 2002 Found 'em................right here No mention of position of number plates, so the search for wether I'm right or wrong continues................. Quote
Blatman Posted September 15, 2002 Posted September 15, 2002 Last one for tonight............ I found the Vehicle Inspectorate web site. It also makes no mention of the position of the front (or rear, for that matter ) number plates either, and this is an official government site. Mind you, it misses out quite a lot of other detail too, so I'm still not happy that I'm 100% right. P'raps I'll find something tomorrow...............night night Quote
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO Posted September 16, 2002 Posted September 16, 2002 I can take some digi pics of my hinged number plate, but i aint too sure how to get them on here for everyone to see, i shall consult number 1 son tonight and see if he can help. Quote
Jan Coombes Posted September 16, 2002 Posted September 16, 2002 If you could paul. email them to me pete@genesys.com Quote
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Jan or is it Pete ? you have mail. Quote
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