Race replica numbers on road bike

[jjdugen]

Hi all.
Just in the process of fitting some Chinese replica fairings to the 'Blade. (Very well made and finished, incredibly low price too).

I've got them in the Pons West livery, and come with some extra decals, specifically, the Loris Capriossi numbers that go on the back plastics.
Now, my hazy memory recalls that this is frowned on by the boys in blue, that these decals come seperately adds to that impression.
Anyone know anything definite about the legality of race numbers on a road bike?

Cheers
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[-Matt-]

If its not a huge decal saying 'fuck off' or 'police' i doubt they will give two fiddles.

Most subaru imprezas would be down the crusher if they didn't like race decals.

[Wonko The Sane]

when looking at classic cars and building rally / race reps the advice often given on forums was that race numbers shouldn't be on as motorsport is illegal on the road. If you are driving a vehicle with numbers on, they should be crossed out to show that you're not competing.

in reality, some care, some don't.
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[-Matt-]

[G]

Nothing illegal, but they may laugh at you for looking silly .

[Shaft]

It's not the law that doesn't like it, it's the MSA.

Q11.1.2. "11.1.2. Competition numbers must be covered at all
times when driving on the public highway."

So, if you're driving a competition registered vehicle, you have to cover the numbers up, if it's an ordinary road vehicle, you don't, but either way it's not a nick.
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[Wonko The Sane]

I'm guessing it's going to be more of an issue if you're riding / driving like a nonce.

If you look like your racing and have racing numbers on...
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[Shaft]

[G]

I believe you are supposed to add a strike over it when not in the competition - for instance, going for a pub meal in the evening.

[T0MMY]

I have numbers on one of my bikes and never have any trouble (and I live right by a massive police station).

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