Numbers on your car doors?
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Hi guys. I had a bit of a search and didn't turn up anything so what's the verdict - are race style numbers on your car doors illegal? I'm not into road racing or going on track but I am looking to dress the car in a few stickers for Le Mans. Couldn't find anything here or on the DVLA site. Anyone know the score?
Cheers for any help,
Andy
Cheers for any help,
Andy
I don't think it's illegal.....BUT if you have the numbers there could be a thought from plod that you are involved in a race, and this may cause you problems, as we all know racing on the public roads is a no-no.
However you can get round this, I think, by "crossing out" the numbers, for example, with black tape in an X shape across the number.
This is why you sometimes see "proper" rally cars with their numbers x'd out when they are on public roads - this indicates that they are not actually involved in a race at that time.....
I think
Steve
However you can get round this, I think, by "crossing out" the numbers, for example, with black tape in an X shape across the number.
This is why you sometimes see "proper" rally cars with their numbers x'd out when they are on public roads - this indicates that they are not actually involved in a race at that time.....
I think
Steve
I've no idea to the proper, legal response to your question but I can't think of any reason why numbers would be illegal or even frowned on (other than from a taste/style point of view). I intend to do just the same as you for LeMans this year.
I seem to think that there are some rallye or special edition cars that come from the factory with numbers on (anyone seen a "Herbie" beetle?)
I seem to think that there are some rallye or special edition cars that come from the factory with numbers on (anyone seen a "Herbie" beetle?)
mybrainhurts said:
Dire bad taste, unless part of a comedy theme....
But I can't bring one to mind...
But I can't bring one to mind...
Anyway... thanks for all the other replies people. It seems the numbers will be fine down to Dover unless I'm officially a member of certain racing bodies. Off to find out what the law is in France now for that little bit between Calais and Le Mans!
Cheers again,
Andy
blueyes said:
For the total WGCE look, don't forget your 3 layer nomex, driving boots, gloves and an Arai.
In a Cobra replica? I'd have thought flying helmet, pipe and handlebar moustache would have been more in keeping! ETA - What's WGCE? Tried Googling it and got links to poker organisations?
Edited by TheStoat on Saturday 19th January 10:37
TheStoat said:
blueyes said:
For the total WGCE look, don't forget your 3 layer nomex, driving boots, gloves and an Arai.
In a Cobra replica? I'd have thought flying helmet, pipe and handlebar moustache would have been more in keeping! ETA - What's WGCE? Tried Googling it and got links to poker organisations?
Edited by TheStoat on Saturday 19th January 10:37
After hearing that you want to put numbers on a twintownsmodeon: "a feckin AC Cobra" twintownsmodeoff: even if it is a replica, I stand by my decision to use that comment.
On such a beautiful looking and sounding car (if it's a V8)... you don't need to add numbers... it would just be case of trying too hard.
Just rev the fecker and drive it like it's stolen!
MSA rules state that competition numbers must be REMOVED, or COMPLETELY COVERED if driving your competition vehicle to or from the event, crossing out is not sufficient.
But I agree, a non-competition vehicle that is not a white Series 2 pxy Beetle bedecked with red/blue stripes and 53 on it's roundels, must be WGCE material of the highest order.
Unless it's a transit van from a certain construction company that numbers them all, then you can be let off.
Or it's the tow van for your race vehicle, and you have a vinyl image of your car on the side for PR/Image(posing) purposes. Then you're allowed.
But I agree, a non-competition vehicle that is not a white Series 2 pxy Beetle bedecked with red/blue stripes and 53 on it's roundels, must be WGCE material of the highest order.
Unless it's a transit van from a certain construction company that numbers them all, then you can be let off.
Or it's the tow van for your race vehicle, and you have a vinyl image of your car on the side for PR/Image(posing) purposes. Then you're allowed.
No law against it, it just an MSA thing with a bit of internet story folklore added in.
My Soarer has been driven to & from events for the past two years from one end of the UK to the other, with its championship numbers on & full sponsorship livery etc, never been tugged except for a missing plate - ooops
If its a proper competition car no-one appears to mind otherwise....... he says ^^^
Mine as per last year, never tugged & some 12k miles on the road to & from events
My Soarer has been driven to & from events for the past two years from one end of the UK to the other, with its championship numbers on & full sponsorship livery etc, never been tugged except for a missing plate - ooops
If its a proper competition car no-one appears to mind otherwise....... he says ^^^
Mine as per last year, never tugged & some 12k miles on the road to & from events
Edited by cptsideways on Sunday 20th January 23:08
I remember a time not so long ago when PH was a good place for people to ask questions, have discussions about motoring matters.
it appears that time has now passed and it has now become a place where insults are flung by keyboard warriors.
take a look at yourselves guys it's a sad place to be when you call a complete stranger a WGCE or similar simply because you disagree with his thoughts.
perhaps its worth wondering whether you would do so face to face with someone you didnt know?
try and have a little respect for the rest of the human race.
it appears that time has now passed and it has now become a place where insults are flung by keyboard warriors.
take a look at yourselves guys it's a sad place to be when you call a complete stranger a WGCE or similar simply because you disagree with his thoughts.
perhaps its worth wondering whether you would do so face to face with someone you didnt know?
try and have a little respect for the rest of the human race.
Harsh said:
I remember a time not so long ago when PH was a good place for people to ask questions, have discussions about motoring matters.
it appears that time has now passed and it has now become a place where insults are flung by keyboard warriors.
take a look at yourselves guys it's a sad place to be when you call a complete stranger a WGCE or similar simply because you disagree with his thoughts.
perhaps its worth wondering whether you would do so face to face with someone you didnt know?
try and have a little respect for the rest of the human race.
Bad taste is bad taste. I'm sure the advice was offered in order to save the guy from the error of his ways, before the real world starts pointing and laughing...it appears that time has now passed and it has now become a place where insults are flung by keyboard warriors.
take a look at yourselves guys it's a sad place to be when you call a complete stranger a WGCE or similar simply because you disagree with his thoughts.
perhaps its worth wondering whether you would do so face to face with someone you didnt know?
try and have a little respect for the rest of the human race.
mybrainhurts said:
Harsh said:
I remember a time not so long ago when PH was a good place for people to ask questions, have discussions about motoring matters.
it appears that time has now passed and it has now become a place where insults are flung by keyboard warriors.
take a look at yourselves guys it's a sad place to be when you call a complete stranger a WGCE or similar simply because you disagree with his thoughts.
perhaps its worth wondering whether you would do so face to face with someone you didnt know?
try and have a little respect for the rest of the human race.
Bad taste is bad taste. I'm sure the advice was offered in order to save the guy from the error of his ways, before the real world starts pointing and laughing...it appears that time has now passed and it has now become a place where insults are flung by keyboard warriors.
take a look at yourselves guys it's a sad place to be when you call a complete stranger a WGCE or similar simply because you disagree with his thoughts.
perhaps its worth wondering whether you would do so face to face with someone you didnt know?
try and have a little respect for the rest of the human race.
bearing in mind he has mentioned that it was for Le mans weekend..where a lot of people 'dress' their cars, was the WGCE comment constructive advice?
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