Subversive L-plating from experienced bikers

[Marmoot]

Is it legal to wear an L plate when you are not a Learner?

[Swoop]

Legality of having a full licence and having an "L' on the back???

I think it stands for "Looney" quite nicely and could be an interesting talking point when pulled over for doing 100 in a 100kmh area!

Edit: Damn Marmoot asking the same thing while I was typing!

[Indiana_Jones]

Is it legal to wear an L plate when you are not a Learner?

More importantly, is Helen Clark's face legal?

-Indy

[Marmoot]

Edit: Damn Marmoot asking the same thing while I was typing!

Now you ought to green-bling me m8

[Swoop]

Now you ought to green-bling me m8

Asking for greenies is a red reppable offence!

[Marmoot]

Asking for greenies is a red reppable offence!

Your post is asking for a red rep

[KLOWN]

When I started to learn I had my L plate on and got the same treatment as you, when I took it off all the tailgating etc stopped its un fucken believeable the difference it makes. But I did the same as you, kept it on for my first week until i felt able in my ablities not to stall at the lights etc. When a car was tailgating me on a single laned road (one each way) i slowed down very slowly until i stopped put the stand down got off my bike and approached the car ( i was really mad) I yelled abse at him as he would not roll down his window to have a 'discussion' but he didn't tailgate me anymore when i started off again. Act like a crazy cunt and even bigger people than you will think twice

[klingon]

Is it legal to wear an L plate when you are not a Learner?

Legality of having a full licence and having an "L' on the back???

[Quoting both of you so you don't get upset and start pulling each other's hair lol]

I've never seen any reference to it being a problem (and I have been reading the road code for motorcycles recently )

Consider the situation when I lend my bike to an experienced rider and he doesn't happen to be carrying a spanner to undo the thoroughly-bolted-on L. I look forward to the day we're riding 100kph on the motorway with me as a pillion and the L plate prominently displayed. Preferably after 10pm.

[Maha]

bit slow off the mark at the lights, or even (eep!) stalled.

Wait till you are at a red light and THINK you are in 1st?
Only to realise that you are in fact....in neutral.......

[Marmoot]

Umm.....I am actually planning to put the plate on my Hayabusa. Hence the question.........

[Ixion]

Is it legal to wear an L plate when you are not a Learner?

Technically, no. Unless you are a driving instructor.

[Swoop]

Technically, no. Unless you are a driving instructor.

For what reason?
It says a learner must have an L, but where does it say that at such-and-such a time it gets removed?
Or does it state categorically that a rider with a full licence must not have one fitted?

[Toaster]

If you were to mount your L plate in the same place, it would not be seen by those following you, or in front of you.

I'm not a traffic cop, but I'm sure it would be legal.

Glad to see you riding !


Dave

I understand it needs to be displayed in the 'prescribed manner', which I gather is prominently displayed, which by my logic means it should be visible to other road users..... the other option is to 'lose' the plate and say, gee, it seems to have fallen off, if you ever get asked!! Hope this helps

[Toaster]

PS I had a great ride (apart from the truck) and got nods from two fellow bikers. My first two nods ever!

** klingon puts two notches in belt

I chucked at reply re the plate thing to Dave's comments.... hope it helps ya mate. "nod" Toaster.

[Ixion]

For what reason?
It says a learner must have an L, but where does it say that at such-and-such a time it gets removed?
Or does it state categorically that a rider with a full licence must not have one fitted?

Yep

LAND TRANSPORT (DRIVER LICENSING) RULE 1999
PART 16 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF DRIVERS

104.Prohibition on display of ``L'' plate except in appropriate circumstances—

A person must not drive, on a road, a motor vehicle that displays an ``L'' plate as specified in clause 66 unless that person—

(a)Holds a learner licence of the class that relates to that vehicle in accordance with Schedule 3; or
(b)Immediately prior to driving has been, or is about to be, accompanying the person in paragraph (a) in accordance with clause 16(1)(a); or
(c)Holds a driving instructor or testing officer endorsement and is driving a vehicle used for purposes connected with that endorsement.