A question about having 2 different "numberplates"
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Pedantic post.
On Sunday I was down the beach carpark pushing my grandson in his pushchair, when I noticed a police quadbike, parked up chatting to the national Trust volunteers trying to flog memberships.
On the back of the quad bike, there were 2 numberplates, one an actual DVLA issued number and the other identical in size, identical font, identical materials, black letters on yellow reflective background. attached to the top box, with lighting.
Not a DVLA issued number, because it read POLICE
Now here's the question. How did they get them made up legally ? Did they make them up themselves? If they did, are they allowed to display numberplates that aren't actually what's on the V5. Obviously they are the police so can do what they like and nobody is going to say anything. But technically isn't it all a bit dodgy?
Did not seem to have a makers mark, but from a distance seemed to have a BS kitemark or something in the corner.
On Sunday I was down the beach carpark pushing my grandson in his pushchair, when I noticed a police quadbike, parked up chatting to the national Trust volunteers trying to flog memberships.
On the back of the quad bike, there were 2 numberplates, one an actual DVLA issued number and the other identical in size, identical font, identical materials, black letters on yellow reflective background. attached to the top box, with lighting.
Not a DVLA issued number, because it read POLICE
Now here's the question. How did they get them made up legally ? Did they make them up themselves? If they did, are they allowed to display numberplates that aren't actually what's on the V5. Obviously they are the police so can do what they like and nobody is going to say anything. But technically isn't it all a bit dodgy?
Did not seem to have a makers mark, but from a distance seemed to have a BS kitemark or something in the corner.
Interesting question.
I initially thought quad bikes like motorbikes require a rear number plate only.
But, google says quite clearly - they should show front and rear number plates.
"The advice the government gives online regarding numberplates is confusing, though, as it states that light agricultural vehicles need “a numberplate” (singular) while those registered as a PLG need “a front and rear numberplate”. However, having discussed this with the DVLA, we can now clarify that any quad bike used on public roads has to display a numberplate at the front and a numberplate at the rear. It is not mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a quad on the roads, but it is advisable."
I initially thought quad bikes like motorbikes require a rear number plate only.
But, google says quite clearly - they should show front and rear number plates.
"The advice the government gives online regarding numberplates is confusing, though, as it states that light agricultural vehicles need “a numberplate” (singular) while those registered as a PLG need “a front and rear numberplate”. However, having discussed this with the DVLA, we can now clarify that any quad bike used on public roads has to display a numberplate at the front and a numberplate at the rear. It is not mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a quad on the roads, but it is advisable."
Edited by RGG on Monday 1st April 21:08
Pit Pony said:
Pedantic post.
On Sunday I was down the beach carpark pushing my grandson in his pushchair, when I noticed a police quadbike, parked up chatting to the national Trust volunteers trying to flog memberships.
On the back of the quad bike, there were 2 numberplates, one an actual DVLA issued number and the other identical in size, identical font, identical materials, black letters on yellow reflective background. attached to the top box, with lighting.
Not a DVLA issued number, because it read POLICE
Now here's the question. How did they get them made up legally ? Did they make them up themselves? If they did, are they allowed to display numberplates that aren't actually what's on the V5. Obviously they are the police so can do what they like and nobody is going to say anything. But technically isn't it all a bit dodgy?
Did not seem to have a makers mark, but from a distance seemed to have a BS kitemark or something in the corner.
Have you seriously got nothing better to do this evening?On Sunday I was down the beach carpark pushing my grandson in his pushchair, when I noticed a police quadbike, parked up chatting to the national Trust volunteers trying to flog memberships.
On the back of the quad bike, there were 2 numberplates, one an actual DVLA issued number and the other identical in size, identical font, identical materials, black letters on yellow reflective background. attached to the top box, with lighting.
Not a DVLA issued number, because it read POLICE
Now here's the question. How did they get them made up legally ? Did they make them up themselves? If they did, are they allowed to display numberplates that aren't actually what's on the V5. Obviously they are the police so can do what they like and nobody is going to say anything. But technically isn't it all a bit dodgy?
Did not seem to have a makers mark, but from a distance seemed to have a BS kitemark or something in the corner.
If it upsets you so much, complain most strenuously to your force's crime commissioner. Also post on their Twitter and Facebook accounts. Let them know your feelings!
As others have said, so long as the other numberplate isnt actually a numberplate, and very obviously says something different, then thats fine.
If you want to buy a numberplate, you need to take a few documents to the numberplate shop to prove you own the car etc etc. However you can go on Ebay or your local numberplate printer and ask for BIG COCK and they shall oblige, but if you ask for B19 COK theyll ask for proof you own that car, whatever it may be.
If you want to buy a numberplate, you need to take a few documents to the numberplate shop to prove you own the car etc etc. However you can go on Ebay or your local numberplate printer and ask for BIG COCK and they shall oblige, but if you ask for B19 COK theyll ask for proof you own that car, whatever it may be.
RGG said:
Interesting question.
I initially thought quad bikes like motorbikes require a rear number plate only.
But, google says quite clearly - they should show front and rear number plates.
"The advice the government gives online regarding numberplates is confusing, though, as it states that light agricultural vehicles need “a numberplate” (singular) while those registered as a PLG need “a front and rear numberplate”. However, having discussed this with the DVLA, we can now clarify that any quad bike used on public roads has to display a numberplate at the front and a numberplate at the rear. It is not mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a quad on the roads, but it is advisable."
Quad bikes DO require a front plate. The requirement for a front number plate on a motorcycle was dropped, because they were mounted longitudinally on the front mudguard, and as such were quite lethal to pedestrians.I initially thought quad bikes like motorbikes require a rear number plate only.
But, google says quite clearly - they should show front and rear number plates.
"The advice the government gives online regarding numberplates is confusing, though, as it states that light agricultural vehicles need “a numberplate” (singular) while those registered as a PLG need “a front and rear numberplate”. However, having discussed this with the DVLA, we can now clarify that any quad bike used on public roads has to display a numberplate at the front and a numberplate at the rear. It is not mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a quad on the roads, but it is advisable."
Edited by RGG on Monday 1st April 21:08
I had a new motorbike just after the need for them was dropped. I was stopped for speeding (during the 1970’s fuel crisis when the 70 limit was dropped to 50 to conserve fuel stocks). The policeman walked around my bike ‘where’s your front number plate?’. ‘It doesn’t need one’. ‘Well, your bike’s so dirty, I thought it must be an old one’. He was clearly trying to wind me up. I still got the points, no SACs back then.
Sebring440 said:
Pit Pony said:
Pedantic post.
On Sunday I was down the beach carpark pushing my grandson in his pushchair, when I noticed a police quadbike, parked up chatting to the national Trust volunteers trying to flog memberships.
On the back of the quad bike, there were 2 numberplates, one an actual DVLA issued number and the other identical in size, identical font, identical materials, black letters on yellow reflective background. attached to the top box, with lighting.
Not a DVLA issued number, because it read POLICE
Now here's the question. How did they get them made up legally ? Did they make them up themselves? If they did, are they allowed to display numberplates that aren't actually what's on the V5. Obviously they are the police so can do what they like and nobody is going to say anything. But technically isn't it all a bit dodgy?
Did not seem to have a makers mark, but from a distance seemed to have a BS kitemark or something in the corner.
Have you seriously got nothing better to do this evening?On Sunday I was down the beach carpark pushing my grandson in his pushchair, when I noticed a police quadbike, parked up chatting to the national Trust volunteers trying to flog memberships.
On the back of the quad bike, there were 2 numberplates, one an actual DVLA issued number and the other identical in size, identical font, identical materials, black letters on yellow reflective background. attached to the top box, with lighting.
Not a DVLA issued number, because it read POLICE
Now here's the question. How did they get them made up legally ? Did they make them up themselves? If they did, are they allowed to display numberplates that aren't actually what's on the V5. Obviously they are the police so can do what they like and nobody is going to say anything. But technically isn't it all a bit dodgy?
Did not seem to have a makers mark, but from a distance seemed to have a BS kitemark or something in the corner.
If it upsets you so much, complain most strenuously to your force's crime commissioner. Also post on their Twitter and Facebook accounts. Let them know your feelings!
Maybe you should try to be more kind.
littleredrooster said:
Pit Pony said:
On the back of the quad bike, there were 2 numberplates...
No, I think you'll find that there was one 'numberplate' and one reflective sign as allowed by the regulations which govern identification of Emergency (and other) vehicles.Pica-Pica said:
Quad bikes DO require a front plate. The requirement for a front number plate on a motorcycle was dropped, because they were mounted longitudinally on the front mudguard, and as such were quite lethal to pedestrians.
I had a new motorbike just after the need for them was dropped. I was stopped for speeding (during the 1970’s fuel crisis when the 70 limit was dropped to 50 to conserve fuel stocks). The policeman walked around my bike ‘where’s your front number plate?’. ‘It doesn’t need one’. ‘Well, your bike’s so dirty, I thought it must be an old one’. He was clearly trying to wind me up. I still got the points, no SACs back then.
He was definitely trying to wind you up if you got points in the 70s. They didn't exist until the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 came into force. I had a new motorbike just after the need for them was dropped. I was stopped for speeding (during the 1970’s fuel crisis when the 70 limit was dropped to 50 to conserve fuel stocks). The policeman walked around my bike ‘where’s your front number plate?’. ‘It doesn’t need one’. ‘Well, your bike’s so dirty, I thought it must be an old one’. He was clearly trying to wind me up. I still got the points, no SACs back then.
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