View Full Version : What size number plates are people using?
BBadger
15-09-12, 01:24 PM
Just abit of interest into what people are using on the back.
Need a new one for the Dr and feel i should go bigger than 7/6. it looks nice but dont want to get pulled for it as i could do without the hassle and a fine if someones in the wrong mood.
i've got the standard size.
Littlepeahead
15-09-12, 02:57 PM
Standard size on both bikes - but mine says LPH on my SV!
fizzwheel
15-09-12, 02:59 PM
Moved to bike talk
I've a 7 x 5 on the back of my GSXR. Never had any trouble from the police over it either.
standard as i like the £60 in my pocket.
Font size correct
The plate only has to accommodate 6 digits so sized to suite.
kiggles
15-09-12, 05:45 PM
normal size.
andrewsmith
15-09-12, 05:56 PM
Normall size.
But with mine being a prefix type plate with 2 ones in, its slimmer (about 6 3/4" wide)
littleoldman2
15-09-12, 07:04 PM
Standard
The Idle Biker
15-09-12, 08:48 PM
Never been stopped with a 7 x 5, I think that's the least likely thing I could be stopped on.
7x5 on the FZ1.
Been pulled over and fined £30 for a noisy exhaust and at the same time told to change the plate otherwise next time it will be a find for that to.
Big plates are too....... Big.
I've recently got a new standard plate as the old 7x5 was a bit worse for wear. I also have a tail tidy but it fits on ok and is at a bit of an angle. TBH you don't see the plate when you are riding so who cares if it looks too big.
Bordtea
16-09-12, 02:34 AM
I've had a 7x5 plate on the bike of my SV for the past couple of months and haven't had any problems so far.
Jayneflakes
17-09-12, 09:14 PM
Standard plate, but it has no markings other than my reg. Not sure if that is legal or not to be honest. :D
Needs a standards marking .
But its so small I doubt anyone looks for it.
And post code
See
http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/index.cfm?fa=contentGeneric.efqfogzxxrcwvkgn&pageId=165077
JonGeorge
18-09-12, 01:10 PM
Is there points involved if the plate and digits/letters are small?
Elliott
18-09-12, 01:12 PM
£60 fine
Another 7x5 here too. Been on for 18 months and no interest from the police so far......
Elliott
18-09-12, 01:32 PM
I ran a 7x5 show plate for a while after struggling to get a plate to fit, looked boss....
Until I got pulled a couple of days later!
MarkB852
19-09-12, 11:55 AM
Just abit of interest into what people are using on the back.
Need a new one for the Dr and feel i should go bigger than 7/6. it looks nice but dont want to get pulled for it as i could do without the hassle and a fine if someones in the wrong mood.
Standard for me. Looks a pig but hey...
Dicky Ticker
19-09-12, 01:37 PM
Thick as pig poo me
WHAT SIZE IS A STANDARD NUMBER PLATE?
I was under the impression that providing the border,font and spacing conformed to the legal requirement and being made of the proper kite mark reflective material with makers identification it was legal. No where in the construction and use regs or DVLA sites can I find such a thing as outer dimension size,it is all dependent on the lettering and digits.
If you can prove me wrong on this I stand corrected.
Im usin 9x7 i think lol its not exactly small or normal its in between
Dicky Ticker
20-09-12, 07:24 AM
With ref to #15 ,this is only a users site and not an official site that can be used for defence.If you read down to the bits with font and spacing it translates into depending on the number of letters and digits plus outer margin.
There is a Bentley that runs round North London with the reg no. H 1 and it is so small it looks stupid,but it is legal because of the spacing and margin.
All I can add to this is we have 5 trucks with personalised number plates which have been questioned by VOSA at the test station due to being smaller and only having a total of six letters/digits, but because the spacing and margins are correct they had to admit they are legal.I would rather take the advice of the senior examiner at the test station than what is written on a site for Ducati and BMW owners
For that presise deffinition use the VOSA manual
http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/doitonline/bl/mottestingmanualsandguides/mottestingmanualsandguides.htm
in section 6.3
for motor cycles this apply to me.that why I'v not had any hassle I guess
Cherished Plates Older style registrations must meet the registration plate requirements according to the date of first registration of the machine, with a format style as illustrated below e.g. letters on one line, figures on another.
also thers this
http://www.gov.mu/portal/goc/mpi/file/roadtraffic.pdf
Depends How padantic the Ar$hole is I guess.
Bigger things in the world going on
Dicky Ticker
20-09-12, 10:03 AM
Having read all these requirements it confirms what I am saying.
There is no outer dimensions stated and the only reference to this is manufacturers produced sizes.
This keeps croping up on the form and for some reason people seem to have a problem understanding the legal requirement.
May I suggest,
Sit down with a piece of paper and mark out your number plate with your own registration number and correct spacings etc and measure the outer size including margin-------THAT IS THE SIZE YOU NEED TO BE LEGAL
N.B. Motorcycle fonts are smaller than car fonts
Yep nothing stopping you being flash and having a number like DT 1 . Chopping the plate back but making sure the bs standards and post code is still displayed.
When our old x till got pulled the officers said they couldn't work out if the plate was MIB or M113.
Now it was spaced correctly and clearly MIB.But they still insisted in issueing the ticket..
It cost me more than £30 to get a brief to appeal it. But as it was correct why take the hit.
Plus dvla can take the plate if they think you mess the number about .
Dicky Ticker
20-09-12, 11:10 AM
Perhaps they should have gone to "Specsavers":)
If the driver of said car was driving sensibly they probably would have not noticed it.
Slap time . And made her do all the leg work for the appeal.
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