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Evanivitch said:
There's a really, really simple answer to this conundrum....
I'm intrigued though, why would you want it to look like you have a permanently dirty number plate?
Because I like it , it's as simple as that
Regarding whether it's legal or not, as it's a relatively new fad I imagine it will be legislated against in quick order.
Wonder how long before we are forced what hair cut to have I'm intrigued though, why would you want it to look like you have a permanently dirty number plate?
Because I like it , it's as simple as that
Regarding whether it's legal or not, as it's a relatively new fad I imagine it will be legislated against in quick order.
Mrgrumps said:
As I said I can't understand at all why I should advertise someone else's business on my car for no benefit as for the bs number that is only there to show it meets all standards , a cop checked everything and it did so why should it matter
It's a valid question, but if showing compliance is part of the regulation for the plates what defence will you use against this?OddCat said:
This is easily resolved. Anyone stopped for having non compliant plates (tint, characters, SPACING) gets a £500 fine. And again the next day, and the next day......
Lets make it proportional. 10% of the value of car when new. Im sure then ops BMW fine would make him change plates quick time. Infact if you dont want to adhere to the rules of the road, after your first fine then its crushed. Tinted plates are illegal for a reason. If you want to drive on the roads, abide by the law.
Mrgrumps said:
As I said I can't understand at all why I should advertise someone else's business on my car for no benefit as for the bs number that is only there to show it meets all standards , a cop checked everything and it did so why should it matter
It sounds like you are going about it the right way then. We are all bound by the laws of the land, whether you agree with them or not. If you don't agree with a law, then you have the choice and right to challenge it in court.Best of luck. I know the world will be a better place if we can all drive around without a BS number on our number plates.
Mrgrumps said:
Evanivitch said:
There's a really, really simple answer to this conundrum....
I'm intrigued though, why would you want it to look like you have a permanently dirty number plate?
Because I like it , it's as simple as that
Regarding whether it's legal or not, as it's a relatively new fad I imagine it will be legislated against in quick order.
Wonder how long before we are forced what hair cut to have I'm intrigued though, why would you want it to look like you have a permanently dirty number plate?
Because I like it , it's as simple as that
Regarding whether it's legal or not, as it's a relatively new fad I imagine it will be legislated against in quick order.
Give your head a wobble and get a grip, it's a tiny post code etched into a bit of plastic.
Durzel said:
Mrgrumps said:
As I said in first comment my plates meet all legal standards apart from tiny postcode and tiny bs number so I don't understand your point
All legal standards except the ones that are required for them to be legal. Ok then.I'll look forward to how well the 'but I don't like how it looks' defence pans out in court.
Greendubber said:
Give your head a wobble and get a grip, it's a tiny post code etched into a bit of plastic.
But a lot of people decide where to get their plate made by spotting one they like on someone else's car, making a note of the manufacturer's postcode and then getting a new plate made by them. I think the OP is quite right, it's not fair he should be forced to advertise a business in that way. 
Cat
Mrgrumps said:
...my plates meet all legal standards apart from tiny postcode and tiny bs number...
Your stance is like a woman saying 'but I'm only a little bit pregnant'.Either they meet all legal standards or (like yours) they don't. There is no middle ground.
Petty as it seems, it is what Parliament has decreed. If you choose to ignore it you may be visited with the consequences.
If I knowingly choose to exceed the speed limit I am well aware that I risk getting caught.
The difference between us is I wouldn't come on here and b
h about it.Mrgrumps said:
egomeister said:
You're taking it to court then?
Yes Or are you saying that the police have decided to prosecute without making such an offer?
So when the nice policeman gives evidence that your plates did not display the required information what will your defence argument be?
Do tell which magistrates court the hearing will be in as listening to your pleading should make for an entertaining day out.
Cat said:
Greendubber said:
Give your head a wobble and get a grip, it's a tiny post code etched into a bit of plastic.
But a lot of people decide where to get their plate made by spotting one they like on someone else's car, making a note of the manufacturer's postcode and then getting a new plate made by them. I think the OP is quite right, it's not fair he should be forced to advertise a business in that way. Cat
Greendubber said:
Cat said:
Greendubber said:
Give your head a wobble and get a grip, it's a tiny post code etched into a bit of plastic.
But a lot of people decide where to get their plate made by spotting one they like on someone else's car, making a note of the manufacturer's postcode and then getting a new plate made by them. I think the OP is quite right, it's not fair he should be forced to advertise a business in that way. Cat
You have to admit that he lives up to his username though.
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