cidersurfer Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Another newbie and lovin' it too! 7 weeks ownership of a 7th hand 1990 SEiW in need of TLC. Have sorted the majority of mech gremlins so getting cosmetic now. The DVLA website says stick on plates are illegal, but I fancy putting one on the front anyway. Has anyone had any problems with the boys in blue??? Just testing the water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 never had any problems. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cox Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 no probs so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 I have not been nicked YET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Williamson Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 No problems, the plates been on from new...1988, if it's illegal should it pass the MOT test? Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidersurfer Posted May 26, 2003 Author Share Posted May 26, 2003 if it's illegal should it pass the MOT test? Mark Not sure about MOT validity but DVLA section for number plates, frequently asked questions gives... 'Are stick-on number plates legal? No, number plates must meet the British Standard requirements and we are not aware of any self-adhesive number plates that are able to meet these requirements.' My other halfs a copper. She says, it'd need to be a really clued up copper to know, but you'd probably only get a producer for your documents under the VDRS (Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme). If it was a jobsworth though, you could get a non-endorsable £30 fine... Check out...DVLA - Frequently Asked Questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8ight Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 stick on plate is ok for MOT, as is a small sized plate. but not once you use it on the road. MOT test has got lots of quirky bits like that in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james grayley Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 official line also states that the number plate must be attached to the first vertical surface at the front of the car.. if u see what i mean... been pulled twice but never any mention of the stick on number plate.. just like annoying the #### out of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcooke Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Been stopped twice by the same copper for excessive use of revs (Don't you think it would be more sensible to use second or third gear along a street like this sir, it must be very loud for the homeowners...) and once by another for squeaky tyres on a roundabout neither cared about my plate: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damianc Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 once by another for squeaky tyres on a roundabout Oooh did it set the poor chap's teeth on edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minghis Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 The DVLA website says stick on plates are illegal, but I fancy putting one on the front anyway. Has anyone had any problems with the boys in blue??? Cider, I've had one on without any probs. (I live in the same town as you and never been stopped - they're too busy watching out for the Max Power boys at Hankridge) Hickleys have 'em in stock, (or did when I bought mine) about £5.00 all in if you need to know where to get them. Minghis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmaltby Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Stick on numberplates are illegal. I remember some guy talking about their has to be a certain thickness of glue used. Only way i thought of was to get a standard plate and stick that on the nosecone, May look C**P but you wont get naled by the piggys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 'I'm sorry officer it must have fallen off down the road, I am sure it was there when I set off on my journey. I will get it sorted asap' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8ight Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 glue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 but didnt the e-type jags have stick on plates? mine passed MOT today no probs with stick on plate. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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