L plates question
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Ask yourself the question - does it stand out as an L plate or part of the livery of the bike?
ILLEGAL.
Schedule 4 Part 1 Motor Vehicles (Driving Licence) Regs 1999 -
Red letter on a white plate 178mm x 178mm. and
....displayed on the vehicle in such manner as to be clearly visible to other persons using the road from within a reasonable distance from the front and from the back of the vehicle. Reg 16(2)(b)
dvd
>> Edited by Dwight VanDriver on Sunday 14th August 18:42
ILLEGAL.
Schedule 4 Part 1 Motor Vehicles (Driving Licence) Regs 1999 -
Red letter on a white plate 178mm x 178mm. and
....displayed on the vehicle in such manner as to be clearly visible to other persons using the road from within a reasonable distance from the front and from the back of the vehicle. Reg 16(2)(b)
dvd
>> Edited by Dwight VanDriver on Sunday 14th August 18:42
I know it's pants having to have a big red L on a white square on a pretty bike, but it's there for a reason.
That being, likely the rider hasn't quite got the skill set and experience to deal with a variety of hazzards that he is likely to encounter.
This gives other road users an opportunity to take these facts into account. It seems crazy to me that bikers try and hide this fact with small and difficult to spot L plates.
When you start out learning to ride a bike you may think you're the best rider in the world and don't need to advertise your inexperience to other road users, but believe me it could simply boil down to the difference between life and death.
I always give extra consideration to bikes/cars displaying L plates. No point in hiding it, just get on with passing your test.
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Ex
That being, likely the rider hasn't quite got the skill set and experience to deal with a variety of hazzards that he is likely to encounter.
This gives other road users an opportunity to take these facts into account. It seems crazy to me that bikers try and hide this fact with small and difficult to spot L plates.
When you start out learning to ride a bike you may think you're the best rider in the world and don't need to advertise your inexperience to other road users, but believe me it could simply boil down to the difference between life and death.
I always give extra consideration to bikes/cars displaying L plates. No point in hiding it, just get on with passing your test.
best
Ex
theexcession said:
I know it's pants having to have a big red L on a white square on a pretty bike, but it's there for a reason.
That being, likely the rider hasn't quite got the skill set and experience to deal with a variety of hazzards that he is likely to encounter.
This gives other road users an opportunity to take these facts into account. It seems crazy to me that bikers try and hide this fact with small and difficult to spot L plates.
When you start out learning to ride a bike you may think you're the best rider in the world and don't need to advertise your inexperience to other road users, but believe me it could simply boil down to the difference between life and death.
I always give extra consideration to bikes/cars displaying L plates. No point in hiding it, just get on with passing your test.
best
Ex
As an ex biker, I also give bikers, not only learners, plenty of room, problem is some agitaged didnt get a bit BiB stops you and books you, the judge may well impose a fine, daft as it may see.
Anyway mate, good luck with the test, and may I wish you many happy years of safe driving.
Illegal. There must be a minimum clear white space around the L (which itself must conform to certain dimensions). IIRC the white should be at least 38mm.
We ran into a problem at work when a plastic roof top sign for driving school cars which we supplied in large quantities was found not to conform to this standard. An examiner refused to take a test in one case. Cost us rather a lot of cash to sort out! Not my mess, luckily!
Jon H
We ran into a problem at work when a plastic roof top sign for driving school cars which we supplied in large quantities was found not to conform to this standard. An examiner refused to take a test in one case. Cost us rather a lot of cash to sort out! Not my mess, luckily!
Jon H
guizer said:Generally interchangable (as with illicit).
Illegal, to me and most, is an unwell bird.
How about unlawful???
Illegal - Etymology: Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French illegal, from Medieval Latin illegalis, from Latin in- + legalis legal
Unlawful - Etymology: English; compound word un- + law + ful
Illicit - Etymology: Latin illicitus, from in- + licitus lawful
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