can I cut da 'L' pwates?

retro · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Karma :

Is there any legal issue with trimming the L plates as I'm on a CBT?

Biker-Kev · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

you cutting them because you have a red bike and dont want anybody to see the L?

LOL
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retro · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Karma :

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

yes there is a legal thing with L plates
my mate got pulled and told off for having a cut down L plate.

Since then he has removed it and rides with no L plates even though he hasnt passed. He hasnt got pulled. So you are more likely to get pulled for riding with cut down L plate than no L plates at all.
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Vespa · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Feb 2005 Karma :

retro · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Karma :

Gimboid · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Karma :

The Legal requirement is to have plates front ant Rear L in Most of britain, D if your in Wales (like anyone with Learner plates goes there!) fitted clearly 7 inches x 7 inches.

If you book a CBT course and use your own bike, it is quite possible the training school will tell you they cant take you out on the road without full size learner plates.

On a personal note, if they arent trimmed too severely, most coppers wont mind unless your riding like a plum.

Ric · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Karma :

i rode for a year almost with this on the front

The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

For crying out loud.

Just be responsible.

Stick the 7x7 'L' plates on your bike and ride the bloody thing. You're not an embarrasment to anyone. We've ALL had to do it, so why not you ? Once you pass your test you can cut them up with glee. Thumbs Up

If you were learning to drive a car I'm sure you'd get very short shrift from the instructor if you asked him or her to cut down the 'L' plates. Rolling Eyes

I dunno'

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Dom_ · Points Mean Prizes Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

Maybe because the full size L plates don't fit on every learners bike out there so some have to be trimmed down. Not a stupid question at all.

We really do need a twat rating.

Vespa · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Feb 2005 Karma :

Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

ive rode a 1 1/2 on two different bike with no l-plate on front and never had problems. few of my friend had cut down ones but if you dont like just dont have it on you bike i think is the simple answer
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Vespa · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Feb 2005 Karma :

Asimo · Spanner Monkey Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

Simple solution, if you wish to risk 3 points for each L plate you're missing then fair enough. No one here can stop you doing it but don't complain when/if you get pulled.

BenBray · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Aug 2005 Karma :

3 points and 60 pound fine if you cut it down. You should have been told that on your CBT, if you've done one.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Here's an alternative you young scallywag!

Take your test!

Its a bit more productive than a fine... Smile

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yzf750r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Karma :

whats with the clown... you trying to copy flips? Rolling Eyes

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Stu_666 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Jun 2004 Karma :

Yeah, I never get why young blokes (not that I'm old and crusty Wink

) feel the urge to do this. You see some where they just cut out the 'L' and stick it on the front of the bike. Why? Thinking

Just asking for a copper keen on getting promoted to fuck you right over one. Doubt they'll bother pulling you over if you've just trimmed a wee bit of the white stuff off but again seems a pretty pointless task to undertake.