Number plates....
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You can check the list of registered suppliers here:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/vehicles/search.aspx?ext=dg
http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/vehicles/search.aspx?ext=dg
alteadriver
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Just did a quick google search that came up with this:
www dot policespecials dot com/forum/index.php?/topic/81351-road-legal-pressed-plates
(Would have done a proper link but I haven't done my 15 posts yet...)
The consensus there is that pressed plates are legal, but it seems to depend on how picky the copper is that pulls you.
The plates do look good though, as some say on that police forum pressed plates used to be quite common.
www dot policespecials dot com/forum/index.php?/topic/81351-road-legal-pressed-plates
(Would have done a proper link but I haven't done my 15 posts yet...)
The consensus there is that pressed plates are legal, but it seems to depend on how picky the copper is that pulls you.
The plates do look good though, as some say on that police forum pressed plates used to be quite common.
Never heard back from the police officer about whether pressed metal plates were illegal (the reason I got pulled over).
I did get a generic copy/paste from the DVLA yesterday (just stuff that was freely available on their website).
However, I just got a human response from the DVLA today..
So basically it seems that Pressed Metal Plates are not illegal and if you get pulled over it, it's up to the Plate Supplier (not the driver of the car) to prove it adheres to all the British Standards.
I'd still be wary of getting the ebay ones that I have, since they don't contain the required postcode at the footer of the plate. I'll be getting the dubmeister ones as a replacements just to be safe.
I did get a generic copy/paste from the DVLA yesterday (just stuff that was freely available on their website).
However, I just got a human response from the DVLA today..
So basically it seems that Pressed Metal Plates are not illegal and if you get pulled over it, it's up to the Plate Supplier (not the driver of the car) to prove it adheres to all the British Standards.
I'd still be wary of getting the ebay ones that I have, since they don't contain the required postcode at the footer of the plate. I'll be getting the dubmeister ones as a replacements just to be safe.
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Why is it wrong, Jordan?
My plates from that ebay seller state at the bottom:
PL8S - DUBLIN
Which isn't a company that is listed on the DVLA website for registered / authorised plate makers..It's my understanding they should also have a Postcode there, which mine don't.
From the Police Officer previously:
Your plates may have different info than mine at the bottom. But regardless of that fact, I stated that I wouldn't be using them, just to be on the safe side. It's your perogative what you want to do though. However my feeling is that if we're going to get pulled over and then dispute anything related to pressed plates we're just going to get their backs up and they will look for any reason, no matter how insignificant, to give us a ticket.
My plates from that ebay seller state at the bottom:
PL8S - DUBLIN
Which isn't a company that is listed on the DVLA website for registered / authorised plate makers..It's my understanding they should also have a Postcode there, which mine don't.
From the Police Officer previously:
Your plates may have different info than mine at the bottom. But regardless of that fact, I stated that I wouldn't be using them, just to be on the safe side. It's your perogative what you want to do though. However my feeling is that if we're going to get pulled over and then dispute anything related to pressed plates we're just going to get their backs up and they will look for any reason, no matter how insignificant, to give us a ticket.
To be honest who is going to check? As long as it's not in stupid f$^&ing letters and not spaced illegally, you'll be fine.
If you want them, get them, if you dont dont.
I wont be taking them off. Police tend to be not too clued up.
If you want them, get them, if you dont dont.
I wont be taking them off. Police tend to be not too clued up.
My clio had pressed plates on it for over a year and I wasn't pulled for them once. Best bet is to go buy off eBay, only £25 for a pair with a gel GB badge, look absolutely great and they are 100% legal, really do make your car look that little bit better, for not alot of cash. As long as you get the standard British font with the standard spacing between characters the I don't think they are at alll illegal.
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