Unusual number plate question

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by wyrdness

Yes, the actual law:

(3) This paragraph requires each plate to be fixed -

• (a) in a vertical position or, where that is not possible, in a position as close to the vertical as is reasonably practicable, and
  
  (b) in such a position that in normal daylight the characters of the registration mark are easily distinguishable, in the case of a plate fixed on the front of the vehicle, from in front of the vehicle and, in the case of a plate fixed on the rear of the vehicle or trailer, from behind the vehicle or trailer.

So your strap to your back idea is illegal - the plate must be fixed to the vehicle.

Originally Posted by Amplimator

in all honesty if the bike is stolen chances of recovery in the original condition is slim number plate or no number plate.

would it really not go through ANPR on my back? interesting considering its not much higher and still visible.

Doubt very much if the ANPR would pick it up. Has to be attached to the vehicle anyway!