1950s license plates

**vamr** · 24th November 2006, 14:16

Originally Posted by Weasel

I'm thinking of barcodes!

That'll expand the possibilities no end. Then if the copper wanted you for anything they'd just scan your bike, easy as.

Hit and runs...

**Paul in NZ** · 24th November 2006, 19:33

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

Not only what Indy said, but why do we have to follow `series'? Why can't they just start right at the beginning; 00000; and then go 00001 and so on, skip the plates that are already taken (how many plates are there around? Can't be anywhere near even 30 million?). I don't see why it's necessary to follow any particlar pattern, such as ##$$$.

Um - number plate recognition software....