whats the law on number plate lights?

I know that we have to have number plate lights to illuminate the plate in the dark, but whats the law regarding colour, do they have to be white or is red allowed, anyone know where i can find the info regading this?

Thanks, Lee

[andrewsmith]

I've asked this question and it is not required for an MOT, but upset a copper and they may pick you up on it.

But Sid will probs confirm or flame me

it is law to have one, but its not required for a mot.

and i heard it has to be white but not 100% on that

im hoping its legal to use red, but doubt it, just would save me a job thats all.

[Wideboy]

why? are you using the tail light to light up your plate? I've don't that for years on the SV and never had a problem in MOT's or with the police

but yes im pretty sure it does have to be white

due to this:

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=159211

will make life easier to mount the plate under the tail light and be lit by it.

[Wideboy]

wouldn't worry about it TBH, the only time PC plod would pick up on it if they were following you and at that point their headlights will be shining on your plate

meh its never bothered me, my plates barely visible at night

i had one on gixer that worked when it wanted to, passed last mot not working

just found this too:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repositor...(VT%2040M).pdf

then this conflicts, lol

http://www.ukmot.com/1-1.asp#Text_top

im sure a small strip of LED's wouldnt be a hard task to wire up.