Suprakeith Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi am going to be buying this front bumper is couple weeks and like the idea of the number plate where it is in the picture before go ahead just would like to know if the number plate is legal in that position please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) I would say no as it can't be seen clearly by head on speed cameras:blink: That's what an officer of the law once told me and my response was what makes you think I want to be detected by speed cameras:search: But anyways I would say no but if the other person has been getting away with it then there is no reason why you shouldn't:) Edited January 9, 2012 by fastcar (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Wont be legal, its not clearly visible from the front of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 As above...NOT legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Ok thanx for letting me know,just wanted to make sure in that case then i will fit a number plate sticker on the nose of the front bumper between the headlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Sadly the sticker number plates are illegal as well: The following restrictions apply to registration plates: All number plates from September 1, 2001 must display the new mandatory font and comply with British standards in relation to size, font and background. Black number plates with silver or white numbers or letters may only be displayed on vehicles manufactured or registered before January 1, 1973. Self adhesive number plates are illegal (i.e. plates stuck on the bonnet or sticker style plates.) Number plates where screw heads are positioned to change the appearance of a letter or number are illegal. Single line number plates on motorcycles are illegal. Foreign style, British number plates are illegal. If a number plate is cracked or broken and the damage makes the number difficult to read then an offence is committed. More information is available from the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Authority (see link below). Mandatory Character Font From 1st September 2001 all new number plates must display the new mandatory (compulsory) font. This, combined with the new style format registration mark is designed to make number plates clearer and easier to remember. Number plates fitted before 1st September 2001 need not be changed provided the character font used is substantially the same as the new font. Number plates must be replaced if they have been customised with:- Stylised letters and/or figures such as italics Number plate fixing bolts that alter the appearance of the letters and/or numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Technically not legal either mate ... numberplate should be vertically aligned and made with a reflective background, but I'm sure most police wouldn't take any notice as long as the letter sizing/spacing is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 They dont make it easy when trying to style your car do they does anyone have any ideas where would be best place to fit number to that front bumper without ruining the airflow to much as am styling the car this year and then next year want to drop inn TT lump and wanted my front month intercooler and radiator to get as much air flow as possible am open to any sensible suggestions as do really like that front bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Side mounted to the passenger side!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Number plate only has to be vertical if reasonably possible My number plate is at 45 degree angle and can not be seen by any camera but and is very hard to see but is perfectly legal But as said that plate is illegal A number plate has to be read from 20 to 25 metres depending on the letters for style of number plate at a 45 degree angle from either side of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Here's a pic of my front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanx very much i do like that idea,if you dont mind me asking how did you fit your plate like that? i was just thinking of using the standard number plate backing from standard bumper and fitting in same place but that looks sweet and is bonus that it legal as dont want the hasstle of coppers all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I just don't have a front plate, not run with one for a good couple of years now and never been pulled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 [ATTACH]144044[/ATTACH] Here's a pic of my front Fair play I had to look a few times to find that plate:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 It won't make your car overheat don't worry. Just put it vertically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Is having the number plate in the window legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'd guess not. Cars look odd without a number plate on the front IMO With it in the windscreen it just cuts your vision down or makes annoying reflections I'd rather do without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 few pics of mine i used to have a sticker one never had any problems with it there prefer it now back in the bumper, http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq58/123mustang2009/carclean1129.jpg http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq58/123mustang2009/carclean1128.jpg http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq58/123mustang2009/carcleaning006.jpg http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq58/123mustang2009/kel10.jpg http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq58/123mustang2009/kel3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Number plate in window is illegal as it has to be mounted securely to the front of the vehicle I have 2 L shaped mounting brackets fitted and then bent them back to angle is was happy I have a copy of the exact legislation covering everything about number plates that the police gave to stop the raf police harassing me : ) I'll post it up later for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanx very much that would be a great help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 looks cack there, just get a small one and put it in the windscreen like moi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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