Law Regarding Display of Number Plates

[FastShow]

Is it actually illegal to display a number plate that isn't your own (assuming you're displaying a plate that does pertain to a car of your make, model and colour)?

[fergus]

are you taking the p1ss?! It classified as displaying false plates and carries a max of 2yrs or £5k fine. Not a good or clever idea. Trade plates are obviously not included.

Thinking of cloning someone?

[Dwight VanDriver]

Display what you like as long as it isn't on a road or public place........

You thinking of getting that dark col Seat Cupra floating Northants with a rear Index plate Carl?

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[FastShow]

There is a reason behind this question. Seriously, does anyone have the legislation that shows you have to show the plate that your car is registered with?

I'm quite happy with the one I've got for the time being, BTW, since I paid a few quid for it.

[fergus]

check it!

www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1994/Ukpga_19940022_en_4.htm#mdiv44

[fergus]

another law....

www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2001/10003--c.htm#28

[FastShow]

Many thanks - looks like the first one covers it perfectly.

[kenp]

Raises the following interesting question: You attach a couple of additional number plates from previous cars you have owned on the back of your car which of course has its proper number plate, ie car with 3 different number plates. What is the offence if any?

[feet]

About half the articulated lorries on the road display a second number plate - which is just a company trailer reference number - and I've never heard of any of them being done for it.

[deltaf]

kenp said:

Raises the following interesting question: You attach a couple of additional number plates from previous cars you have owned on the back of your car which of course has its proper number plate, ie car with 3 different number plates. What is the offence if any?

There is no offence for that, I posted it up as a solution to ferk up Kens Con charge on the Sod U Ken website last year....seems it works too.

[Dwight VanDriver]

Don't think it has been tested at High Court as I do not recollect any numpty having a number of number plates on vehicle, but if I was back in the cloth then I would have a go for an offence under Section 43 Vehicles Excise an Registration Act, 1994:

if a registration mark fixed on a vehicle is IN ANY WAY (not defined) rendered, or allowed to become, not easily distinguished - offence &1000 notes.

Does not the presence of other plates make the correct one not easily distinguished?.

I shake my head. Who in their right mind would try such a stunt with their VRM - 100% sure for a pull.

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