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PostPosted: 18:06 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

Is it legal to put L plates on a bike even though you are not a learner and have full license?

i had the idea of getting a large single cylinder bike and putting L plates on it to troll the fuck out of people thinking its a 125.
^ Hypothetically
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PostPosted: 18:15 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do people leave L plates on cars while they're learning after they've had a lesson?
In my opinion you wouldn't be trolling anyone,most people can't tell the difference between an R125 and an R1,waste of time.
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PostPosted: 18:15 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 18:19 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's illegal according to the highway code, as I recall. It's legal to have P plates as a newly qualified car driver, but that does not apply to bikes.
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PostPosted: 18:28 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

adengtg wrote:
Is it legal to put L plates on a bike even though you are not a learner and have full license?

i had the idea of getting a large single cylinder bike and putting L plates on it to troll the fuck out of people thinking its a 125.
^ Hypothetically


God you’re fucking thick.
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PostPosted: 18:42 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

You wanna troll people? I suggest you buy a TZR250 2MA, and stick 125 stickers on it. People associate two stroke sound with small capacity bikes, and are usually surprised by what a 250 can do. A TZR 2MA looks quite a bit like a TZR125.

To be honest though most normal people wouldn't know a baby carriage from any type of motorcycle. Most non biking people think Harleys are fast. If you want to troll people, do what this guy did:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LZ5N9EhbpM

It's a Mk2 Escort with steelies and an AA badge, with something like 400bhp running Sierra XR4x4 running gear..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQh7yZs-1Xw
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PostPosted: 18:46 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

GT200Fan79 wrote:
adengtg wrote:
Is it legal to put L plates on a bike even though you are not a learner and have full license?

i had the idea of getting a large single cylinder bike and putting L plates on it to troll the fuck out of people thinking its a 125.
^ Hypothetically


God you’re fucking thick.


As i said, Hypothetical. I would never actually do it but i was wondering if its legal to still have the plates for curiosity's sake.
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PostPosted: 18:47 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

adengtg wrote:
Is it legal to put L plates on a bike even though you are not a learner and have full license?

i had the idea of getting a large single cylinder bike and putting L plates on it to troll the fuck out of people thinking its a 125.
^ Hypothetically


Sounds about as good an idea as buying Lego on finance Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 18:48 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

-Monty- wrote:
adengtg wrote:
Is it legal to put L plates on a bike even though you are not a learner and have full license?

i had the idea of getting a large single cylinder bike and putting L plates on it to troll the fuck out of people thinking its a 125.
^ Hypothetically


Sounds about as good an idea as buying Lego on finance Thumbs Up


Again, i'd never actually do it but i ask because i'm curious.
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PostPosted: 19:09 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

adengtg wrote:


Again, i'd never actually do it but i ask because i'm autistic.


Fixed it for you.

It actually upsets me you are from the people’s republic of East Yorkshire, folk might think we are all as thick as you.
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PostPosted: 19:20 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

GT200Fan79 wrote:
adengtg wrote:


Again, i'd never actually do it but i ask because i'm autistic.


Fixed it for you.

It actually upsets me you are from the people’s republic of East Yorkshire, folk might think we are all as thick as you.


Dude, whats your problem? i asked a question, maybe it was dumb but just ignore the post and move on. Why do you have to just come and insult me for no reason?

Ive also just noticed the little quote at the bottom of that post. nice one


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PostPosted: 19:27 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

adengtg wrote:
Dude, whats your problem? i asked a question, maybe it was dumb but just ignore the post and move on. Why do you have to just come and insult me for no reason?


Interesting response. Let's leave aside for the moment that what GT200Fan79 posted may or may not be inappropriate... Let's focus on the last part of what you said. "For no reason".

Do you not realise that there is a possibility that you've written a number of posts which might be seen by the wider BCF membership as... silly, at best? I'd say that is a reason. Whether or not it's a valid one is open to argument, whether his response is justified is open to argument but nevertheless he has a reason.
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PostPosted: 19:29 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

His problem is, it's a monumentally retarded question that even if you've been under a sodding great rock for the last decade or two, and didn't know what green 'P' plates are and why they are used, a 5 second Google will give you your answer.

Jizzmops like you give auty people a bad rap, I don't know any as bad as you that aren't institutionalised.

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PostPosted: 19:32 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

ThatDippyTwat wrote:
His problem is, it's a monumentally retarded question that even if you've been under a sodding great rock for the last decade or two, and didn't know what green 'P' plates are and why they are used, a 5 second Google will give you your answer.

Jizzmops like you give auty people a bad rap, I don't know any as bad as you that aren't institutionalised.

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alright, i get it. brb, gonna delete my account and sell my excuse for a motorcycle.
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PostPosted: 19:35 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Years and years ago three of us (instructor and another random guy) rode to the test centre about 10 miles away via A roads.

Both of us passed. So the instructor took us back to the bike school on the motorway as he said it was OK as once we passed the tests we were now fully licensed riders.


Similarly he used to take people out on the same CB500 and GS500E for advanced training and did not take off the L plates.
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PostPosted: 19:38 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Itchy wrote:
Years and years ago three of us (instructor and another random guy) rode to the test centre about 10 miles away via A roads.

Both of us passed. So the instructor took us back to the bike school on the motorway as he said it was OK as once we passed the tests we were now fully licensed riders.


Similarly he used to take people out on the same CB500 and GS500E for advanced training and did not take off the L plates.


There is an exemption for school vehicles if I recall correctly.
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PostPosted: 19:38 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

MarJay wrote:
adengtg wrote:
Dude, whats your problem? i asked a question, maybe it was dumb but just ignore the post and move on. Why do you have to just come and insult me for no reason?


Interesting response. Let's leave aside for the moment that what GT200Fan79 posted may or may not be inappropriate... Let's focus on the last part of what you said. "For no reason".

Do you not realise that there is a possibility that you've written a number of posts which might be seen by the wider BCF membership as... silly, at best? I'd say that is a reason. Whether or not it's a valid one is open to argument, whether his response is justified is open to argument but nevertheless he has a reason.


*without trying to make this a sob-story*
I'm just trying to fit in this community. my bike is a piece of shit and barely anything works on it, i have no money or practical skills to fix it so trying to find help on this site is mostly met with sarcastic or unhelpful comments. i have nothing other to post about without getting mocked than random strange thoughts that pop into my head such as this post. I'll just stop. I like bikes, i like to ride.
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PostPosted: 19:38 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unsure if it is actually illegal?

I gave a guy a lift on his bike whilst L plated up, went past dodgy 5-0 and nothing, it might be illegal... but he said nothing.

Also, I shared my Varadero with a learner and it had L plates and I used it more than them.
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PostPosted: 19:40 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Itchy wrote:
Years and years ago three of us (instructor and another random guy) rode to the test centre about 10 miles away via A roads.

Both of us passed. So the instructor took us back to the bike school on the motorway as he said it was OK as once we passed the tests we were now fully licensed riders.


Similarly he used to take people out on the same CB500 and GS500E for advanced training and did not take off the L plates.


Aha! an answer which isnt started or ended with insults and contains some actual info!
Thanks!
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PostPosted: 19:44 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Assuming it is legal for a moment, which I'm not in any way sure it is...

It's still stupid. I see no gain in trolling people with a single cylinder bike of any kind. The people who might be surprised won't know enough to think it's anything out of the ordinary, and the people who know won't be surprised. The only group of people who may take an interest would be the police, whom if sufficiently informed on motorcycle rules would assume you're riding illegally and give you a tug. Once you've been tugged once, you'll get tugged all the flipping time, and it's just not worth the risk.
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PostPosted: 19:46 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/annex-3-motor-vehicle-documentation-and-learner-driver-requirements
www.gov.uk wrote:
"Any vehicle driven by a learner MUST display red L plates. In Wales, either red D plates, red L plates, or both, can be used. Plates MUST conform to legal specifications and MUST be clearly visible to others from in front of the vehicle and from behind. Plates should be removed or covered when not being driven by a learner (except on driving school vehicles)."

Note the different use of "must" and "should".
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PostPosted: 19:49 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

MarJay wrote:
Assuming it is legal for a moment, which I'm not in any way sure it is...

It's still stupid. I see no gain in trolling people with a single cylinder bike of any kind. The people who might be surprised won't know enough to think it's anything out of the ordinary, and the people who know won't be surprised. The only group of people who may take an interest would be the police, whom if sufficiently informed on motorcycle rules would assume you're riding illegally and give you a tug. Once you've been tugged once, you'll get tugged all the flipping time, and it's just not worth the risk.


i didnt want to delve deep into this idea i had which as i'm not a millionaire with unlimited spare time, i would never do. its the sort of thing you might see on a youtube video. put L plates on a fast bike, ride slowly and then when somebody gets pissed off or overtakes, ride away, much faster. hahaha, funny idea=views.

it was a quick thought that i normally wouldn't give attention to but it just made me think. would you actually get in trouble for putting L plates on a fast bike, not being a learner of course.
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PostPosted: 19:58 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

The law states:

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Vehicles. Any vehicle driven by a learner MUST display red L plates. In Wales, either red D plates, red L plates, or both, can be used. Plates MUST conform to legal specifications and MUST be clearly visible to others from in front of the vehicle and from behind. Plates should be removed or covered when not being driven by a learner (except on driving school vehicles).



Itchy wrote:
Years and years ago three of us (instructor and another random guy) rode to the test centre about 10 miles away via A roads.

Both of us passed. So the instructor took us back to the bike school on the motorway as he said it was OK as once we passed the tests we were now fully licensed riders.


Similarly he used to take people out on the same CB500 and GS500E for advanced training and did not take off the L plates.


Driving school vehicles, including motorcycle training vehicles are exempt, You can ride around on L plates with a training school even with a full licence. I've kept the plates on a company bike once, could not be arsed taking them off. Instructor on L plates. Always gets funny looks.
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PostPosted: 20:12 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Can you still have L plates after passing your test? Reply with quote

adengtg wrote:
...random strange thoughts that pop into my head such as this post.


Filter it. Stop posting stuff that *begs* to have the piss ripped.
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PostPosted: 20:13 - 16 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

I noted the 'should' so would assume its perfectly legal to have them on.

Same as the 'should' on indicators.
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