Bonnet number plate

[beatmasterdave]

hi all
i've got my number plate on my winch bumper, but it's cracked as it sticks out a tiny bit. i know i could mount it else where, but just want to know about putting a number plate sticker on the bonnet. what does the law say about this and where can i get them from?
cheers

[Disco-andy]

the stickers are about £6 on ebay.

they wont pass the mot but iv never herd of anyone being stoped for it

[beast5680]

the stickers are about £6 on ebay.

they wont pass the mot but iv never herd of anyone being stoped for it

mine passed the mot with one on :?

[Guardian.]

STICK ON NUMBER PLATE NOT LEGAL ON FRONT OF A CAR, DEFINATELY AN MOT FAIL (TECHNICALLY).

[Paul]

My bobtail went through it's MOT this year with a stick on numberplate on the front :?

[Dr Neil]

So did mine :)  

[Range Rover Blues]

Part of the confusion is that they were legal, so if it's there already it may have to pass, whereas if it's a repair required for ther MOT then it will not be acceptable.  A bit like stitch welding.  Not an expert though.

Besides, the MOT is not the be-all and end-all of legallity.  You could still get a ticket for it.

[wizard]

I clip mine on here.



A bit of stainless steel plate and a couple of spring clips and Bobs your auntie.
also available on ebay !!!

wizard :twisted:

[Lyndsey731]

This should be a link to the DVLA web site

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/numberplateinfo.aspx

Check out the last comment!

They state that it is not legal as they are "unaware" of any that comply with the required standards, does that mean that there actually could be a type out there that they are unaware of?

I had stick on ones on my rangie and old disco and never had a problem with MOT's or the law.

Gav

[redhand]

This should be a link to the DVLA web site

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/numberplateinfo.aspx

Check out the last comment!

They state that it is not legal as they are "unaware" of any that comply with the required standards, does that mean that there actually could be a type out there that they are unaware of?

I had stick on ones on my rangie and old disco and never had a problem with MOT's or the law.

Gav

Main reason they haven't heard of any legal "sticky plate" suppliers are because since 2001 all plates must carry Manufacturers name and the retailers name and postcode and comply to a new British Standard. They plates don't comply with this regulation and no-one has registered to supply these types of plates. Iy is illegal to supply a registration plate for fixing to a vehicle unless you are registered to do so. This includes making your own plates. So  they're not legal to display. also the law states that the whole of the plate must be visible to a person or roadside camera at a distance of 18 to 22 metres (depending on the type of plate fitted) and if half of it is laid flat on your bonnet this could make it illegal.

NB all plates fitted after 01/07/2001 must comply with the new regulations, so if your vehicle is older than this you could mount a defence that it was fitted before the regs came into force. but this date applies to the date the plate was fitted not the age of the vehicle.

Only vehicles registered before 1971 are exempt from the new law.

[beatmasterdave]

hmmm, bit of a hazy question. i gues safest option is to fit on the bumper. might as well play by the rules i gues :(  (sulking)

[spy]

Mine also passed its MOT and never had any bother with the coppers.  

Got mine from custom vinyl I think.  I am sure it was a mud club member though!

[Bunnie]

im sure some masda MX5's have them on the front of the bonnet.

if your that worried tho have both... ie take the hard copy off when your laning/playing and put in boot. if your stopped and asked say you have originals in the boot.

i know these days they have to have a postcode of where they were made on the bottom. Ive got 'show plates' on puggy with originals in boot if i have any problems. nva been stopped for them and she past her MOT back in march with them on.

[redhand]

Just to clarify the situation. This is a link to the MOT testers Manual as printed by VOSA. and this is what it has to say about reg plates. I know a lot of you have passed the mot with sticky plates, and it seem to be a grey area. But MOT stations can fail you for a sticky plate so if you've got one, and you don't know the MOT station very well I'd advise fitting a legal plate for the duration of the MOT.

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_630.htm

[Keri]

What about having your plate on the front on your roof rack?