New rego plate???

**StoneChucker** · 10th September 2004, 23:31

Hey.

Found the strangest thing on my bike. The metal Registration plate (rear) has a 4 or 5 inch crack in it, between the two fastening screws. I guess it must have been a stress crack, from constant vibration. So...

To get a new rear rego plate, do I need to go to an LTSA branch? Or where would you suggest. I've never had to get a rego plate, it's always been done for me when I buy the vehicle! Any guesses at how much? (Just a normal rego reprint, not a custom plate)

Thanks,
Dave.

**Jackrat** · 10th September 2004, 23:42

Last time I got one I went to the local post office,(was a long time ago).
Where ever you renew your reg'o will do it now.
About $25 I think.
I remove plates every day while working,some I just lift and they snap clean others bend a fair bit before they break,Go figure huh.

**pete376403** · 10th September 2004, 23:43

Go to an NZ Post shop. They do most things connected with registration there.

**StoneChucker** · 10th September 2004, 23:47

I'll do that tomorrow I think. I don't want the plate to fall off, because my WOF and Rego sticker are stuck to the bottom of it! (I had one officer, honest!)

Hey, is it legal to sew the plate, wof and rego to the back of your jacket???

**Holy Roller** · 10th September 2004, 23:57

Yep you will need to see your LTSA agent, ours is an AA agency. Thats where the lady in the post office told a guy to go to get a replacement as he had lost one. As to cost there is bound to be a cost,
MR6A REPLACEMENT REGISTRATION PLATES(S) Passenger Car $14.45
Trailer $8.80
Motorcycle $8.80
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/vehicle-owne...istration.html

Hope this helps

**wkid_one** · 11th September 2004, 00:36

Costs $8 for a new one

MD · 11th September 2004, 09:14

Hey SC it must be the way Motorad fit them? Mine cracked in the same place within weeks and so did the other CBR1. The plates seem to be made from dried cheese. I just drilled fresh holes and raised it, and guess what, it's just a tad harder to read now. What a shame. I'd be interested in knowing if the Post shop let you have a choice from what is in store? You know pick something easy to remember or with a bit of a ring to it (but not a personalised plate)
MD

**gav** · 11th September 2004, 09:33

Pain in the arse? So do you need to change your rego sticker and WOF to match your rego?

**JohnBoy** · 11th September 2004, 12:46

new rego stickers are free, lost my rego holder on a ride once and had to get new one. you prob don't need to get new wof, because the cops can get a full history of the bike (if they can be bothered) even if you have changed your plate.
anyway, i dont have my rego or wof on my bike, they live in my wallet. myi understanding of the law is that they must be easily visable, i deem it easy to get out my wallet and show them!

**matthewt** · 11th September 2004, 13:47

Originally Posted by JohnBoy

myi understanding of the law is that they must be easily visable, i deem it easy to get out my wallet and show them!

Thats fine if the police pull you over and want to see it. Problem is that some parking wardens write tickets for rego not visable or expired.

**Blakamin** · 11th September 2004, 15:07

Originally Posted by matthewt

Thats fine if the police pull you over and want to see it. Problem is that some parking wardens write tickets for rego not visable or expired.

They're big on that up in hawkes bay!

i've laminated my rego and double-sided industrial-taped it above the plate and have the WoF in a holder screwed to the plate

**StoneChucker** · 11th September 2004, 21:24

I was under the impression I could get my current rego reprinted? I would have to ring the insurance company if I changed the rego number??? Well, I see what they say when I go down next week.

Thanks for all help

Dave.

**matthewt** · 11th September 2004, 23:46

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

I was under the impression I could get my current rego reprinted? I would have to ring the insurance company if I changed the rego number??? Well, I see what they say when I go down next week.

Thanks for all help

Dave.

You can get your rego sticker reprinted at any post shop, it only costs a couple of dollars.

Not sure about the WoF but I'd say anywhere that can issue one could probably give you a replacement. All WoF details are on computer now.

As for remaking your plate that shouldn't be too hard. Not sure for std plates but for personalised plates you ring 0800 remake and they send it down a couple of days later. There's no way your rego number will change just because you lost the plate. They'll just make you a new one. You could get a new one assigned if you really wanted too, I think the transfer only costs around $10.

**JohnBoy** · 13th September 2004, 13:07

Originally Posted by matthewt

Thats fine if the police pull you over and want to see it. Problem is that some parking wardens write tickets for rego not visable or expired.

yeah but i live 30k's south of no where! (ie hamilton)
but yeah, true.

**spudchucka** · 13th September 2004, 15:32

Originally Posted by JohnBoy

new rego stickers are free, lost my rego holder on a ride once and had to get new one. you prob don't need to get new wof, because the cops can get a full history of the bike (if they can be bothered) even if you have changed your plate.
anyway, i dont have my rego or wof on my bike, they live in my wallet. myi understanding of the law is that they must be easily visable, i deem it easy to get out my wallet and show them!

The labels have to displayed on the vehicle. You can get a ticket for failing to display the label even if the bike is actually registered. $200