Number Plate Size

Post by **ROY** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:20 pm

Has anyone got.a trimmed down no. plate fitted to their motor
I've got a private plate to go on an RS4 which has 5 digits so was thinking of trimming the length down
I think as long as the border at the start and end (30mm) and also the spacing between the digits meets the DVLA specs I'm ok ???
Any advice much app

Post by **RS04YOB** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:17 pm

I am pretty sure the whole plate has to be one size regardless of how many letters or numbers so a shortend plate will be good excuse to get pulled over

Post by **MikeFish** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:26 am

Doesn't Jules have a shortened plate, with a US boot lid with the smaller aperture for the number plate?

Post by **ROY** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:41 am

I had an 81 vet with USA style plates years ago but the rules are much more strict now.
Don't think I'd get away with that now LOL

Post by **MikeFish** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:00 am

Speak to Jules. See if he has much trouble. Ive seen his car with actual US plates on it, but he may only fit them when doing the shows.

Post by **MikeFish** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:02 am

Also, I got pulled for speeding a couple of weeks ago (and undertaking according to the police but it wasn't, but that's another story). They mentioned my illegally spaced plate and my stupidly loud exhaust) but let me off with both of them so think you'll be ok. My plate is spaced x xnnxxx instead of the legal spacing of xxnn xxx.

Post by **RS04YOB** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:55 am

They will be called "show plate" not for road use

Post by **Ian_C** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:11 am

MikeFish wrote:Also, I got pulled for speeding a couple of weeks ago (and undertaking according to the police but it wasn't, but that's another story). They mentioned my illegally spaced plate and my stupidly loud exhaust) but let me off with both of them so think you'll be ok. My plate is spaced x xnnxxx instead of the legal spacing of xxnn xxx.

M F11SHY ?!?

Post by **MikeFish** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:27 pm

It's good but its not right. I'll send ou a PM.

Post by **Ian_C** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:56 pm

MikeFish wrote:It's good but its not right. I'll send ou a PM.

Hahaha don't worry, that was just me trying to be funny, I'll get my coat!

Post by **ROY** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:18 am

DVLA number plate information and specs
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg ... 067666.pdf

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