whats the worst that can happen.......

[TOM M]

for having a small numberplate?
the one supplied on my zxr is smaller, its not taking the piss small, the letters are only about 5mm shorter than the standard, but the plate is about 2inches smaller???

can i get points or is it just a fine?

cheers
tom
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[riichy]

the standard plant on ma ZXR is quite small any why so i dont think they would tell un less its mega small.

i think its points but you would probly get off with a telling off( i hope)
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[craigs23]

I was under the impression it was a lecture with a rectification notice. Maybe 3 points and a fixed penaulty if the Copper's in a bad mood.

[riichy]

believe me my grandad a copper and yes you can and you might get points for a small number plate.

sad but true
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[BlackSheep]

I got busted for mine last week , didnt get an on the spot fine i have to wait for a court date
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[impaler]

A court date for a small numberplate?!
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[BlackSheep]

Yep , i had a verbal N.I.P. off the copper and was also read my rights , i was'nt even pulled over , i was actually stood next to the bike with no helmet etc when he just pulled up in a van and collared me , was quite funny actually because he said " do know why i stopped you?"

I said "you didnt i was just standing here" suffice to say the man had no sense of humour and obviously didnt get laid the night before
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[TOM M]

bollox...........im on 3 points and dont wanna risk getting any more coz illl be banned.
the plate thats on now is only slightly smaller, not taking the piss like so is it worth changing it?
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[riichy]

[TOM M]

[White Noise]

TBH i think a small number plate may just tip a coppers opinion if he was thinking about nicking you, more ammunition to his arguement. as my bike has an "illigal" can and no tax till tommorow i am happy to have a normal plate as its just an extra thing to draw attention to yourself
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[strag]

No points for a small plate, just a £30 fine and a rectification notice. If you got a NIP they fooked up (unless theres something you're not telling us).
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[TOM M]

what's a rectification notice???
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[NickD]

[Chriss]

I'm 100% sure it wasn't an endorceable offense. However I researched this a few years ago, and now now comes the issue of it's included in the MOT, where as before it wasn't.

Theory: Small plate = Would be MOT Failure = Bike not roadworthy?

By same theory, illegal cans can get you points.
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[Chriss]

Taken from
https://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/regmarks/reg_marks_current_requirements.htm

[riichy]

i
well so do I, i was just asking wether that plate world cause many problems with the bacon, the letters are only slightly smaller than standard, it isnt blatently smaller, and it does'nt stand out for being super small.
if the penalty was a fine then id keep it on no probs, but with me only being allowed 6 points till a year in december, i have to think carefully about such things[/quote]

fair play,,, its up to you after all
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[riichy]

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sad but true [/quote]

No you can't. Maybe your grandad is senile and should retire.[/quote]

senile maybe but hes one hell of a copper
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[Jamie_ducati]

In actual fact if you fail to display a plate conforming to british standards, you are actually committing the offence of failing to display a number plate!!!

1) The copper could issue a £30 non endorsable fixed penalty notice.

2) you could be given 14 days to rectify and evidence that the number plate has been set to rights (vehicle defect rectification scheme)

3) You could be reported for summons to a court.

4) you could be given a verbal warning

5) nothing at all!! (especially as the government have supposedly reduced the emphasis on such items)

6) you could be given a warning under the police reform act 2002, whereby if the vehicle is used in a manner likely to cause distress to people, that if found re-offending, the vehicle could actually be permanently seized from you (not likely for the actual small number plate, but for nuisance riding).

If you are caught too many times riding with a plate that does not conform to british standards, the dvla could actually retract the number, and issue you with a q plate, which is not good.!!!
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[TOM M]

so that £30 non endorsable fixed penalty notice, is that just a £30 fine and make sure you get a proper plate on or does it include points?
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[Chriss]

No points.
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

[jimster]

(In Eurovision voice): Uu-niiited King-domm - nul points!

Small number-plate: 3 points!!

And finally, the 12 points goes to........Turkey!!
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