Number plate law

1. Stevebear Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Sunny Poole Posts: 171 VTR 'W' 00, in red

   #1 2nd May 2010, 07:44

   Aware of typeface, spacing, no foreign looking ones etc. but can someone confirm law on plates having to have car manufacturer / dealership / plate maker right at the bottom.
   I heard this was to form part of the MOT that plates must have something like 'Bloggs Cars of Poole' or 'Another Quality Used car from McBodget of Dumfries' or even 'www.naffplates.com' along the bottom. Can't quite figure out the reason why this has to be on them unless its something to do with them being stolen and police being able to trace where they were made.
   Further to this, whilst this was to be made law it has been deferred for a future date.
   Only ask cos mine are blank - just the reg number. Bit fussy in that respect, when I get a new car, I always get new plates without anything along the bottom - looks tidier IMO.
   Cheers
2. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #2 2nd May 2010, 07:52

   Google is your friend...
   
   But the manufacturers name trademark. etc. Is in fact part of the British Standard on number plates. Rather than "law"
   
   I'm not too clued up on the whole British standard thing but, I believe they are mere "guidelines" that are either met, or not met. So just because your plate doesn't comply with the BS it does not mean it's illegal.
   
   The law on number plates is quite clear and straightforward. As long as you meet them requirements I cannot see how you would be prosecuted for not complying with the BS.
3. mitch3012 Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 gateshead Posts: 2 saxo vtr

   #3 2nd May 2010, 20:48

   nope it is actually law because i got done for not having a registered dealers name on my plates, and had to go to court over it
4. Stevebear Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Sunny Poole Posts: 171 VTR 'W' 00, in red

   #4 6th May 2010, 19:38

   I can't see the point having registered dealer on it - spose they go bust, can't see whats trying to be achieved here
5. Jarhead Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 561

   #5 6th May 2010, 19:51

   I didnt realise foreign looking numberplates were illegal?
   
   So If I was pulled with some french style pressed plates I could get 3 points?
6. s_ward1 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 326 Saxo 1.1 forte 2001 X plate

   #6 6th May 2010, 19:53

   I've heard there must be a percific number in the bottom right hand corner of both plates to make it legal. (can't remeber the name of the number)
   
   Stewart