A hot topic, some mixed comments regarding the use of these plates but the law is simple. Construction and Use act 1971 states that the plates should be of a type approved by the Secretary of State.
These powers are devolved to the DVLA and they state that the British Standard sets out the physical characteristics of the number plate.
This includes visibility, strength and reflectivity. The British Standard also requires each number plate to be permanently and legibly marked with the following information:
- the British Standard number (currently BS AU 145d);
- the name, trade mark or other means of identification of the manufacturer or component supplier; and
- the name and postcode of the supplying outlet.
-in addition to this....
- Character height 79mm
- Character width (except the figure 1 or letter I) 50mm
- Character stroke 14mm
- Space between characters 11mm
- Space between groups 33mm
- Top, bottom and side margins (minimum) 11mm
- Vertical space between groups 19mm
There are no requirements for the plate to be Plastic, however it must be REFLECTIVE.
Most Police won't stop you, but be warned that they could stop you. Its important to remember that to misrepresent a plate could mean that you get a warning and the second time you are stopped the police can seize your registration number (if personalised) and request the DVLA issues you with a Q Identifier plate. This will seriously reduce the value of your vehicle.
But they don't look reflective...
These powers are devolved to the DVLA and they state that the British Standard sets out the physical characteristics of the number plate.
This includes visibility, strength and reflectivity. The British Standard also requires each number plate to be permanently and legibly marked with the following information:
- the British Standard number (currently BS AU 145d);
- the name, trade mark or other means of identification of the manufacturer or component supplier; and
- the name and postcode of the supplying outlet.
-in addition to this....
- Character height 79mm
- Character width (except the figure 1 or letter I) 50mm
- Character stroke 14mm
- Space between characters 11mm
- Space between groups 33mm
- Top, bottom and side margins (minimum) 11mm
- Vertical space between groups 19mm
There are no requirements for the plate to be Plastic, however it must be REFLECTIVE.
Most Police won't stop you, but be warned that they could stop you. Its important to remember that to misrepresent a plate could mean that you get a warning and the second time you are stopped the police can seize your registration number (if personalised) and request the DVLA issues you with a Q Identifier plate. This will seriously reduce the value of your vehicle.
(22-01-2013, 11:45 PM)karl1989 Wrote: ebay. got mine for £20 spaced have the post code and the other code BA1 or something.
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But they don't look reflective...