Posted March 16, 201411 yr I recently bought a bike and questioned the bloke about the plate, he reckons the plate is legal but says I can have the original if I want it. Anyway completely forgot the original plate and so now I'm wondering if it is legal or not, looks so much tidier than the standard size plate so if it's legal I'll be happy. Also, will being on L plates mean I can only have a full size number plate?
March 16, 201411 yr From leaflet INF104 http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_067666.pdf Motorcycles and tricycles There are separate provisions for motorcycles and tricycles. This means, motorcycles registered from 1 September 2001 must only display a number plate at the rear of the vehicle. Motorcycles registered before 1 September 2001 can display a number plate at the front, but do not have to. The number plate must be a “2-line” number plate and must be displayed on all motorcycles registered on or after 1 January 1973. Tricycles derived from four-wheeled bodies, such as saloon cars and quad bikes must meet the normal requirements above. Tricycles derived from motorcycles must meet the requirements for motorcycles shown below. Character height 64mm Character width (except the figure 1 or letter I) 44mm Character stroke 10 mm Space between characters 10mm Space between groups 30mm Top, bottom and side margins (minimum) 11mm Vertical space between groups 13mm
March 16, 201411 yr you didn't mention that you have to display the number plate providers name at the bottom too.
March 16, 201411 yr Moderator you didn't mention that you have to display the number plate providers name at the bottom too. Only on replacements, that plate of yours is legal. If you replaced it for another one. Then your illegal. Anyhow, he will have filled his book with the rest of the bike, won't have room for the plate
March 16, 201411 yr Only on replacements, that plate of yours is legal. If you replaced it for another one. Then your illegal. Anyhow, he will have filled his book with the rest of the bike, won't have room for the plate how very rude ! i'l have you know it passed with flying colours, he had it waiting for me when i arrived.
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