Number plate fallen off
Number plate fallen off
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phatgixer

Original Poster:

4,988 posts

271 months

Thursday 21st September 2006
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My number plate was a full size item stuck onto a Crescent undertray / tail tidy with thick (not so) sticky tape and it has fallen off. I was 70 miles from home when this happened, and I rode back feeling vulnerable. When I parked up I could see the sticky goo residue on the bracket and figured if I had got stopped the Police would understand my predicament and let me off.

The goo is still sticky and the bike looks very svelte sans yellow plastic. Tempted to ride it in this state and use the excuse that the reg plate has just fallen off. What is my likely fine / points for doing so?

I have a valid tax disk on the bike.

711

806 posts

247 months

Thursday 21st September 2006
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You might get away with it whilst you have clean sticky goo (oh-er!), but I can't imagine that would last long. Smart plod will probably notice you around if you are a local somewhere other than a large inner city.

I'd heard that under the current law, no number plate was a £30 fine and no points. Might be worth doing a search on SP&L? Tempting though it is, probably not the best way forward

phatgixer

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4,988 posts

271 months

Friday 22nd September 2006
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added - Allegedly,aparently.

dazren

22,612 posts

283 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Got yourself a tube of goo and makesure you apply a fresh coat on the numberplate holder before each journey!

phatgixer

Original Poster:

4,988 posts

271 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Always carry a long tube of goo in my trousers.

dazren

22,612 posts

283 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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hurl

I suspect you may get arrested before even setting off on your bike.

iguana

7,287 posts

282 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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phatgixer

Original Poster:

4,988 posts

271 months

Sunday 24th September 2006
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My head had shiny goo on it.