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Offline Dubway

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Illegal number plate guide
« on: 08 June 2010, 12:13 »
Did a quick search and didn't really find very much relating to this but i will post this as a warning :)
I got stopped lastnight at about 11:30 in boston lincolnshire. He told me about my plates which i denied knowing they were illegal as i thought they were reflective. I just said this so he could educate me and feel i wasn't an arsehole. After finding a beer in my door card that was more of a concern till i was breathalysed and gave a big fat ZERO :) After this he went on to telling me he wont fine me for the plates but I need to change them (same as the last three bobbies) He went on to giving me this leaflet that i will share with you on rules and regulations :)





Everything was going smooth till the other policeman got a wiff of the pure evil budda that my friend had and then i got my car turned over and searched, unlike my girlfriend i had to empty my pockets and turn out all the beanbag beans i had in my pockets from stoned shenanigans before. These guys were nice as pie and i imagine regret taking our drugs :( After a quick slap on the writs for my mate (taking all the wrap). He ran out of forms to give me but he said my car will be on record because i had das ganja and to take care with any other stoner activity's in the future. I will be ordering some new UK FONT Pressed plates from http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/uk-legal-plates/ I was silly taking the chance and after all if i didn't get stopped my friend wouldn't have lost his bush and we would have had a much less nervous night.

One question remains... Lastnight he told me it was only a £60 fine where as before it was just £30, but the last time i was warned It was £60 and 3 points? anyone know what it really is as both told me different

Offline Wayne

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Re: Illegal number plate guide
« Reply #1 on: 08 June 2010, 12:48 »
It is a £60 fine and no points, they can after catching you twice apply to have your reg removed.

Offline DMcG

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Re: Illegal number plate guide
« Reply #2 on: 08 June 2010, 15:24 »
+1 £60 non endorsable ticket. Formerly £30 Non endorsable.

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Re: Illegal number plate guide
« Reply #3 on: 08 June 2010, 18:04 »
Google... DVLA v796 for a clear view
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Offline jonnypolish

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Re: Illegal number plate guide
« Reply #4 on: 08 June 2010, 18:10 »
Shame about the bush mate :(
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Offline clipperjay

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Re: Illegal number plate guide
« Reply #5 on: 08 June 2010, 18:20 »
Its clamp down every year they get more powers to get cash from you!
I got stopped by a chap who about the same age and his partner was younger!
I had a mate with me aswell.
I going reasonable speed any case he turned around and thought it was a couple of young lads in Golf with a body kit it was the Rallye LOL!
Anyways he asked how fast I was going I said 35 he said a bit faster than that, I said ok 40 it ws a 40 zone anyways LOL. Anyways he started to ask questions and where I lived as this was his beat and he hadn't seen the car before it of course stuck out like a sore thumb. So to cut a long story short he couldn't prove I was going about 5MPH over the limit @ 12.00 in the morning. He decided to try for the plates he said the shading was wrong I said I bought these of a legal website being the right font even gave him the website address I bought them from! He said your at the lower limit of wrong plates I said listen mate this car is a classic, I drive it one a month if I can be bothered I live three miles down the road which already knew after checking the plate. I'm local and live here. He said I'll let you go this time but if I catch you a second time and you haven't changed the plates I'll have to fine you and give you points.
I never bothered to change the plates they cost me a load of cash and TBH didn't know if legal but did have some shading on the lettering? Shook his hand said thanks and see ya later he loved the car wanted to see the G60 plant LOL My point is if I was 18 and got done, he would have roggered me silly :evil:! SUCH A GREY AREA!!!!

Offline Chris-White

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Re: Illegal number plate guide
« Reply #6 on: 08 June 2010, 18:46 »
Just buy legal plates from a motor factor or dealership. Saves all of this hassle.
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Illegal number plate guide
« Reply #7 on: 08 June 2010, 20:52 »
Just buy legal plates from a motor factor or dealership. Saves all of this hassle.

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Offline tony_ack

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Re: Illegal number plate guide
« Reply #8 on: 08 June 2010, 21:34 »
Plates need to be standard otherwise Big Brother's gatsos won't be able to spot you!
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Re: Illegal number plate guide
« Reply #9 on: 08 June 2010, 21:40 »
Shame about ur weed,

Maybe put legal plates on your car and go down the cop station and ask for the weed back for good behaviour  :laugh:
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