Short plates

[Brennan]

So I'm looking to get these for the front and back of the car, as you can see the plates are purposely cut down to get rid of the gaps at either side.

The plates I'm looking at do come with the plate maker's company name and post code printed on them, and of course the BS stamp in the corner. The letters/numbers are also legal font and size.

Will Mr Plod stop me for these and would they pass an mot?

 

[chris_b]

They can't provided the dimensions are legal. Absolutely nothing wrong with them at all, will even pass mot provided the border exists which I think is 15mm

 

[andy_gdon]

I had a short plate on my Evo 8 when Rez 79 was on it with no hassles

 

[stevieturbo]

Border requirement is 11mm.

Those look legal.

 

[chris_b]

Border requirement is 11mm.

Those look legal.

There you go, even less than I thought ! Keep meaning to get a sticker done short for the front of my own car. Just can't decide weather to go metro or not lol

 

[Brennan]

Thanks guys, will be getting these

 

[Simon998]

Where are you getting them made up?

 

[avo5021]

Providing they meet all the correct font/dimensions etc they'll be grand

 

[avo5021]

Handy to keep just in case you get "that one" awkward know it all !!

Displaying number plates - GOV.UK

 

[Brennan]

Ebay probably bud, don't know of anyone who does them here

 

[Brennan]

Providing they meet all the correct font/dimensions etc they'll be grand

Thanks for clearing that up for me Avo

 

[brendy]

Because that extra inch of bodywork makes a difference? I've said it before, why waste time, effort and money on a government identification plate?

 

[Brennan]

Well it's moreso for the front, on my grill

 

[mcmurray]

Ebay probably bud, don't know of anyone who does them here

@Neil@rockvale can do them.

 

[Boabybooster]

Providing they meet all the correct font/dimensions etc they'll be grand

Paying attention RMS??

 

[chris_b]

Paying attention RMS??

And you've never taken that big Audi over 70
Live life on the wild side

 

[O.C.D]

Paying attention RMS??

 

[Boabybooster]

And you've never taken that big Audi over 70
Live life on the wild side

Not a chance, fuels not that cheap yet.

 

[Boabybooster]

Yes, yes I am, on call for work, so can't drink.

 

[O.C.D]

On call for work !!! what you do mate ??

 

[chris_b]

On call for work !!! what you do mate ??

He fixes number plate machines

 

[Boabybooster]

On call for work !!! what you do mate ??

Brain surgeon/number plate police

 

[O.C.D]

Brain surgeon/number plate police

I can believe plate police ..but brain surgeon ..Nah !!

 

[Boabybooster]

He fixes number plate machines

and speed cameras

 

[Ben P]

Ive always just cut my own standard plates.
Cut them, then use one of the offcuts to mark the correct size for the round edges. Then file/sand the corners. Quick and free.

(Although it will retain the postcode at bottom you will obviously lose the kitemark or whatever on the bottom right if you diy)