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GodzGift
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PostPosted: 14:05 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Modified L Plates Reply with quote

Ok without sounding like too much of a CHAV, Once I get my CBT done and get my 125 bike i will need to have a pair of L plates on the bike. Now my questions are, the standard size L plates, is it possible to get slightly smaller ones. If so is it legal?

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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 14:10 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Short answer: No.

The size of the plates is laid down by an act of parliament. If a copper was being arsey and decided to measure them, you could be done.

Unlike small numberplates which incurr a fine of £30-40 and a rectification notice, missing/defective L-plates carry a £60 fixed penalty and three points on your licence (per missing plate, so that's £120 and 6 points if it's both of them).
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PostPosted: 14:12 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

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If so is it legal?

Nope, they have to each be 7 inch square.

However, there is one way of legally reducing the size of your L plates, this would be known as doing your test. Razz
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GodzGift
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PostPosted: 14:41 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

cheers guys, i thought this might be the case Very Happy, its just the L plates look rather huge compared to a 125 bike Sad
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PostPosted: 17:36 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yours maybe fella, but mine are ok Wink Cool Laughing

Also, I thought it was £30 + 3 points per plate? Ive only just put a front back on(it was only off for a week) Embarassed Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 22:16 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

steve that ns125 looks sweet, does it not hinder the appearance of the front of the bike when the L plates are on. I mean sod getting 3 points im definately going to put them on, hell ill even put a dozen of them if its going to help Laughing
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