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Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:39 pm
by Tramp
Yeah, they are indeed, direct from ebay, I've quite fancied a square front one for a while, I do like these pressed plates, but the only thing with them is they are still quite soft and easily bent, previously (on motor bikes) I've made mild steel plates the same size to support the number plate, and Its what I'll do again, (as neither plate sits flush to body work,

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:58 am
by donkeychomp
I love the look but are they legal?

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:40 am
by twiss
No they probably aren't legal...

Firstly they legally need to be made from a reflective material. Can't really tell from the picture if the paint is in any way reflective but I assume not...
Secondly the number plates need to come from a registered supplier and must display the suppliers name and postcode on the plate

I have at least 2 friends who got done for using plates without the supplier's information on them.
Its a small annoying thing to get done for but some policemen are wankers like that!

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:50 pm
by dan_2k_uk
Just say you got them before it was mandatory to have supplier info on them

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:00 pm
by twiss
They introduced that in 2001 so make it look 14 years old haha

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:02 pm
by Tramp
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Yes reflective, the rear has makers postcode and standard,
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Disappointingly, the front doesn't - I thought it did!

As for the retro reflective (which bothers most new cars) not a problem as said, pre 2001, when it left the factory it wouldnt have had a retroreflective so not required,

So legal on the back, but not the front, I have to say I'm a little disappointed about the front,

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 12:22 am
by Anton
Stamp the postcode etc on yourself?

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 12:28 am
by twiss
Its not that much of a big deal tbh... the rear one a copper could spot if they were following you but very unlikely they will catch on with the front one... unless they have already pulled you over and are really desperate for ammo.
All my number plates used to be £5 ebay specials... your front looks nice its just not quite legit ;)

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:34 pm
by donkeychomp
Get some Letraset and make a logo for the number plate then zap it with lacquer so it doesn't flake off. I've done that!

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:38 pm
by Rhinoman
donkeychomp wrote:Get some Letraset and make a logo for the number plate then zap it with lacquer so it doesn't flake off. I've done that!
For the postcode use SW1H 0BG