no front plate

[bongomania]

What would the Bibs do when a car has no front plate?

Car in question is a seven and just looks silly with a front plate. Stick ons are an option but prefer the naked look.

I have been pulled over by a Bib previously who took a good look over the car - didn't notice the plate missing. He did comment when he couldn't see the tax disc which is low down on the muffler (heat stops scotes nicking it off the seven) He advised I should put it back on the windscreen as this is the law.

I could not see the point as I will soon have no windscreen (aeroscreen). Also would they pull someone over driving a car with no windscreen wearing a helmet?

[silverback mike]

You can get prosecuted for no front plate, I know what you mean about a 7 with a normal plate, but the best option is really to stick one on.

[dragdolph]

keep it in the car.

if pulled...

"sorry officer, it just fell off, actually i was on my way to get it fixed"

you'll be fine (people do it with elises)

[HarryW]

What is the actual offence and what are the penalties for not displaying a front plate then .
Only asking as the truvelo and most mobile units clock you from the front now days which is 3points/£60, just doing the economics/math on this .

Harry

[bongomania]

think the fine is £20 to £30 and no points - but how is the camera going to know?

[cptsideways]

Last Monday I lost my front plate when:

Bambi mashed the front of my car, big time mess at 60mph, the front bumper is ok'ish but my "NEW 2 week old" number plate was no where to be seen. (Bambi was no more also i'm afraid to say)

I've ordered a new one, it'll be a few days, but all week have been driving around without it, knowing its only a £30 fine.

Yesterday I passed two parked trafpols on the A303 & in Newbury I was expecting a stoppage but nothing. I even smiled & acknowledged one as I passed.

They both saw me clear as day.

[wedg1e]

I was pulled for this about 3 or 4 years ago (after I wheelspun from some lights in a loud-piped TVR with a dodgy handbrake and... never mind... ) - I got a chitty saying that if I was pulled again in the next 6 months I'd be strung up by the bollocks in Asda car park. Or some such. Anyway, I went home, got the plate out of the garage and taped it back on Funnily enough, it was just around the time that ANPR cameras started becoming popular...

Ian

[HarryW]

bongomania said:

think the fine is £20 to £30 and no points - but how is the camera going to know?

Umm if its only that much, whats the point in having one fitted then , drive through all the truvelos in the world, worst case £30 fine , it has merits.

Harry

[bongomania]

Hence the reason for my question. Should I take the back plate off as well and just drive around with no plate?

Dont think there has been a reply from a Bib yet...?

[Xmas Fish]

James here:

I am 99.99% certain the penalty for NO number plate is £30 NON endorsable. With my clean license I drive around with one...with more points I'd be temped to have it fall off. My only problem is I park 50 yards from the exit to Derbys Police station....probebly wouldn't be too long for a producer

Do any PHers work out of Derby?