Sandals Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Just intrigued... My neighbours have always had private number plates, but today they have fitted new ones, same plate but with a slight change. They have removed the 33mm gap which separates the two groups so it's now just 5 characters all together. I thought this was illegal? I've googled it and have found that number plates need to have the 33mm gap but this relates to standard plates, couldn't find anything on private ones. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Nope it's illegal, depends how much of an !Removed! the law wants to be when he pulls you over, my mate has one that's no spaces he ended up with a 60 quid fine for the pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Well, they have put them on two of their cars... the mum and one of her sons cars!! Will be interesting to see how long they last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've had mine on for well over 10 years and been picked up once along time ago, £30 fine and that was a full on pull over everyone type of campaign. I think if they are legal size and font your less likely to draw attention. Not suggesting anyone one follows example though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 I don't know why they changed it... i think it looks daft, it's A3 WSM so jamming it together makes no sense. It's on an Audi A3 and it's her initials so it doesn't form a word or anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyc Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Is it meant to be awesome? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 That would certainly be an interesting number plate for a woman in her late 40's early 50's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Yeah you'd think it would be better left alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyc Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 There's one round here, J15 5UM. Used to be awesome when the cars were interesting hot hatches, now it's on a people carrier with kids seats in! Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Why have a plate that's spells jizzum ? [emoji33] 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Bahahaha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 While we're in the topic of **** plates, one from today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 @stants thats one to follow home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aucky Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 if you move the letters,you now get a fine and a nice ticket to get them changed back to normal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClayClothCompany Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I have no gaps in mine and been followed by Police a number of times without any pulling over - I think they are more interested when the letters are modified to appear to be different or numberplate screw caps placed strategically to misrepresent letters/numbers. A Speed Camera can flash me and they would still be able to trace the number as easily as if there were a space whereas when people modify letters and numbers, it can be harder! Its only my opinion and seems a fair comment. THAT'S NOT MINE BY THE WAY IN THE PICTURE! JUST AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT I AM EXPLAINING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsa-king Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 whats that supposed to be? F backwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Only just worked it out myself mate, i'm guessing it's an A ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 You can't just reverse a letter to make up a word lol. Might as well just make the whole plate up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 This is mine. Spacing slightly shifted but normal lettering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Only thingI don't like about yours Geoff is the size of the plate why jag and others, rover springs to mind too, made the plate to fit that hole,who in the design dept thought ah I know a massive yellow plastic bit would finish it off nicely ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yes the Rover 75 had very similar. I did debate about the size when I had them done but thought least I know what I'm getting. Know what you mean though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aucky Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 My personal opinion is if its a genuine private plate from dvla not had to mess with it they ok i would have one.but when you have to move letter about to sort off spell something they just look cheap and naff.n personally if you have messed about with it n police give you a fine then thats your own fault. Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClayClothCompany Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 This is mine - my surname is SEAGER. I thinks its pretty clear what the letters and numbers are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyXV Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 i want X27 OMO might get it for my 27th birthday in september but would i get away with discreetly putting it as X2 7OMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 As has been said before long as it looks right you get left. I have an import plate with the letters a little smaller than they should be never had a problem. I also had pressed plates on my old vw with no problems. I guess it's about being sensible with it long as your not trying to trick the anpr cameras you shouldn't get to much bother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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