Why hide number plate in pics?

[DustyC]

The only reason I could come up with is that someone with a similar car could duplicate your plates and then speed everywhere.
But they could do that if they saw it in the street and at various meets, so why else?

[DustyC]

talking to my self again but...
I guess its only fair to cover up others plates in pics due to dat protection act but why bother hiding your own plate?

[catretriever]

Is it possible to determine the registered keepers address from the number plate?

[DustyC]

But how?
Obviously the police can, but why would they want to?

[shnozz]

catretriever said:

Is it possible to determine the registered keepers address from the number plate?

yes via the DVLA.

but i must say i dont really get the point. so anyone can log on to the net and read my number plate. i drive past hundreds of people everyday who could write down my number plate too

[shnozz]

DustyC said:

But how? Obviously the police can, but why would they want to?

you write to the DVLA with a cheque for £2.50 and


bingo

[ehasler]

So if someone fancied a Cosmos blue Griff, but didn't like the idea of spending 3 years searching for one, they could simply turn up at your house and steal one just by doing a bit of research on PH!

[DustyC]

shnozz said:

catretriever said: Is it possible to determine the registered keepers address from the number plate? yes via the DVLA. but i must say i dont really get the point. so anyone can log on to the net and read my number plate. i drive past hundreds of people everyday who could write down my number plate too

Thats what I was thinking. Is ther ereally anypoint in hiding it?

Im surprised about the DVLA/£2.50 thing. Thats quite worrying for security (thinking more of women driving home alone).

[shnozz]

ehasler said:

So if someone fancied a Cosmos blue Griff, but didn't like the idea of spending 3 years searching for one, they could simply turn up at your house and steal one just by doing a bit of research on PH!

dusty's griff is imaginery. therefore, to steal it, just imagine you have stolen it and its parked outside your house.

[shnozz]

DustyC said:

shnozz said: catretriever said: Is it possible to determine the registered keepers address from the number plate? yes via the DVLA. but i must say i dont really get the point. so anyone can log on to the net and read my number plate. i drive past hundreds of people everyday who could write down my number plate too Thats what I was thinking. Is ther ereally anypoint in hiding it? Im surprised about the DVLA/£2.50 thing. Thats quite worrying for security (thinking more of women driving home alone).

well you are supposed to have a legit reason for doing a DVLA search. I would be surprised if they checked up at all on that issue though and not sure how they could if they wanted to.

To trace a third party driver Claimant lawyers often post off a cheque to the DVLA to see if it matches the details given or just obtain the complete address.

[pzero64]

This £2.50 for info is an eye opener for me. I thought it was only the police that had access to this information.

[SXS]

On a number of occasions I've had some twats pissing me off on the roads, and I passed their reg on to a mate in luton, case closed.

There are ways of getting addresses via the reg, and its not only via DVLA...

For safety I would recommend you keep it hidden, unless like some, the reg points to a residence you own but dont live at... which is perfectly fine, if the current resident eats thieving prats for breakfast...

[shnozz]

SXS said:

On a number of occasions I've had some twats pissing me off on the roads, and I passed their reg on to a mate in luton, case closed.

oh yes, i recall your previous thread. So anyone that makes a mistake you trace their home address and beat the shit out of them.

>> Edited by shnozz on Tuesday 18th May 12:36

[tegriffic]

Number plates are hidden because many TVR's, especially the newer models, fall within the steal to order category - docs made up first then the car stolen. By covering the plate, anyone surfing PH or similar (which, if I were looking for a car to nick would be one the places to look) can't easily find out the address of a car they happen to spot. It's just a security measure - and good manners infact.


>> Edited by tegriffic on Tuesday 18th May 12:41

[SXS]

Easy now! Be safe, better than sorry!!! Thats all I'm saying, the number plate is a security risk if the wrong person gets hold of it...

[shnozz]

tegriffic said:

Number plates are hidden because many TVR's, especially the newer models, fall within the steal to order category - docs made up first then the car stolen. By covering the plate, anyone surfing PH or similar (which, if I were looking for a car to nick would be one the places to look) can't easily find out the address of a car they happen to spot. It's just a security measure - and good manners infact. >> Edited by tegriffic on Tuesday 18th May 12:41

maybe i should hide them when on the roads too then

[ehasler]

SXS said:

the number plate is a security risk if the wrong person gets hold of it...

Sometimes literally! My front plate was stolen just after I got the Tuscan, and I also noticed the front plates missing from a few other local cars around the same time. I presumed it was a way for someone else to avoid congestion charging, so was expecting to get a letter saying that I hadn't paid, or speeding tickets, but I never heard anything more...

[count duckula]

At the end of the day, it only takes a couple of mins to alter the pic, so why not ?

Malc

[SXS]

if those electronic automotive identity devices become a reality then number plates will be a thing of the past...

[danger mouse]

SXS said:

if those electronic automotive identity devices become a reality then number plates will be a thing of the past...

...which would be cool in an aesthetic sense as plates on cars that are not designed for them, like all Tiv's and my CRX, are plain ugly and in extreme cases cause/contribute to overheating issues...

...but the idea will raise the omnipotent spectre of Big Brother again