Today I have been ......

[JPJ]

fitting a new bumper - the old one was getting tatty and didn't quite look the part.

What should I do about the number plate? Can anyone explain the law regarding self adhesive plates as the DVLA seems to think they are illeagal but I see plenty of them.

[defenderdan]

Sticky numberplates were covered a while back, general opinion was not legal. Personally i'd stick one on but chuck the proper one in the back in case you get any grief. :)

[Jake]

I dont know the legalitys of sticky plates but i had 2 now and had no problems from the law of the MOT man.
This car had 2. One on the bumper and one on the bonnet for when the bumper one was too dirty too see.
This one is motorbike sized.
 8)

[mad mik]

Bank holiday Monday was spent puting MY new Bumper on aswell, plus all the shiney things i bought from the Malvern show. i think yours looks lovely :) what about mine :?:

No winch as yet so will put my number plate over the hole.

[Littledan]

nice work guys :D

[abinitio]

Stick on plate are illegal to fit(unless as a show plate in addition to another 'proper' plate) however if already fitted are legal. The became illegal as they usually end up on the bonnet which often means they are not visable in the numberplate diamond(an invisible box at the front of the car from which the plate must be visable from all points).

I think that was the reasoning, it's late so I could be wrong.  :D

[barny]

All number plates have to confirm to the BSAU 145e i think number, also they have to be printed on a special DVLA plate printing system which tracks driver license v5 passport etc. All held info on the DVLA database. I believe they are trying to crack down on plates being stolen or being made fraudlenty, possibly using this system in the future for checking insurance etc on the spot.

As sticky plates arnt made this way i'm sure theyre not legal or will be  banned at some point.

[abinitio]

They won't be banned as you can stick(within reason) what you like on your vehicle(though you won't pass an mot with one). You don't need a DVLA printing system either(but they do need printing), just need to be registered with DVLA and take all the correct details, have your contact details on the plate and it must be a rigid plate. All that happens with the paperwork is it sits in a file at halfords for example until the police.dvla enquire with halfords about the person whom purchased said plate.(unless they have changed prcerdure recently).

It is a pointless exercise anyway as any sign maker can make plates ergo any criminal can get the equipment to do their own.

[abinitio]

Also if the criminals are that keen they can get them posted from Scot or Eire without need for docs.