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    Vertical Custom Number Plate - Police Infringement

    Do I have a leg to stand on, is it worth fighting? General consensus?

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    Please see attached picture. - I've blocked out letters for security

    "Displayed other than authorised registration plate" $100 fine and 25 DEMERITS! - that's the annoying part, not too concerned about the price

    The officer offered me no compliance, and wouldn't give me a chance to fix it. I still have the original plate and can change it back if needed (would prefer not to)

    Its my understanding that this is a grey area - this plate is reflective and is pretty clear to me.

    Any assistance/help would be appreciated ! any legal advisors?

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    I can't see a red tail light or a number plate light either so that could be a problem
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sportster48 View Post

    "Displayed other than authorised registration plate" ?
    I think it's more simply getting nailed for a non std plate.

    Quote Originally Posted by merv View Post
    I can't see a red tail light or a number plate light either so that could be a problem
    The tail lights and stop lights are in the flashers Merv.

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    Quote Originally Posted by merv View Post
    I can't see a red tail light or a number plate light either so that could be a problem
    Do you require a rear reflector as well?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sportster48 View Post
    "Displayed other than authorised registration plate" $100 fine and 25 DEMERITS! - that's the annoying part, not too concerned about the price
    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    I think it's more simply getting nailed for a non std plate.
    From NZTA website:

    What does a number plate look like?

    Ordinary plates are made out of aluminium with black embossed characters (numbers and letters) against a white retro-reflective background.

    Personalised plates are also made of aluminium but the characters can be black, red or blue on a white retro-reflective background.



    Also, I stand to be corrected, "compliance" is offered at the discretion of the police concerned.

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    The cop had a couple of options as to what ticket to write.

    If you took the same photo from the other side of the bike you likely wouldn't be able to see the plate. That's a separate offence.

    The only plates you can legally display are the ones issued by the govt contracted manufacturer.

    It's rarely enforced, but it's a legitimate offence. If everyone just made their own plates the system would basically collapse. There could be 10 people around the country using A1ABC or FATHD. The cops would have to check every plate on every vehicle to see if the correct vehicle is displaying the plate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    I think it's more simply getting nailed for a non std plate.



    The tail lights and stop lights are in the flashers Merv.
    What about the number plate light?
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    Would a toll road camera be able to pick up a plate like that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by merv View Post
    What about the number plate light?
    Can't see well enough, but me may be using the number plate mounting bolts that have lil led lights in them. They pass.

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    The only plates you can legally display are the ones issued by the govt contracted manufacturer.

    It's rarely enforced, but it's a legitimate offence
    Okay so I'm screwed..

    I've been riding with these plates for well over 12 months and never had any issues.. but I've never been pulled up either so maybe it was just a matter of time before I got pinged.

    Would a toll road camera be able to pick up a plate like that?
    Yes and No, I've gone to pay a toll a couple of times and the charges haven't been there? other times they have charged me.

    Can't see well enough, but me may be using the number plate mounting bolts that have lil led lights in them. They pass.
    Yeah that's correct, light is integrated into the top right hand bolt. Not sure about the reflector, warrant still has a few months left on it, will find out then.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sportster48 View Post
    Okay so I'm screwed..

    I've been riding with these plates for well over 12 months and never had any issues
    Here's a hypothetical.

    If you ride through stop signs at 50 kmh for a year, and don't get caught, does that mean it's legal?

    If you do it and a cop sees you and does nothing does that make it legal?

    Laws are laws. Stupid or not, laws are laws.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Motu View Post
    WTF ???? 10 posts and no Harley bashing ? This place is turning to shit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sportster48 View Post
    Do I have a leg to stand on, is it worth fighting? General consensus?


    "Displayed other than authorised registration plate" $100 fine and 25 DEMERITS! - that's the annoying part, not too concerned about the price

    The officer offered me no compliance, and wouldn't give me a chance to fix it. I still have the original plate and can change it back if needed (would prefer not to)

    Its my understanding that this is a grey area - this plate is reflective and is pretty clear to me.

    Any assistance/help would be appreciated ! any legal advisors?
    You got off lightly ...

    Only plates issued by the Transport Agency are legal, which means you can’t make your own plate or purchase one online. Displaying a non-approved plate or something that could be mistaken for a plate could mean a maximum fine of $5000.
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moi View Post
    Also, I stand to be corrected, "compliance" is offered at the discretion of the police concerned.
    And ... after passing the "attitude test" ...
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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