Number plate hard to read?

[muzz]

its a shame one cop is a complete cock yet every cop gets tarred with the same brush

Could say the same about bikers too, some cocks and some good coonks.

Not defending the police in any way here, they are the biggest gang with the most resorces.

[Biggles08]

its a shame one cop is a complete cock yet every cop gets tarred with the same brush

I think you will find that it is a lot more than just one! I know I have met a few idiots in the force...there is a strong need for a backlash against these bastards that hide like cowards behind there versions of law!

[Owl]

I think you will find that it is a lot more than just one! I know I have met a few idiots in the force...there is a strong need for a backlash against these bastards that hide like cowards behind there versions of law!

I feel for you dude! I made my own tail tidy which makes mine a little harder to read than yours as it's bent upwards.
You should check out reflector requirements to, as I'm pretty sure you need an "E3" mark on the reflector. You can't just stick anything on. Good luck with your fight!

[jimmy 2006]

he mentioned mine too...said it was too loud. thats a safety hazard too isn't it. He must love his life. Asked me what my radar detector was for...I told him "what do you think?" ...this was all after he had already given me a ticket...I had no reason to be polite to him then...I had figured out he was a self righteous, stuck up, left wing, cock sucking, wanker by that stage. I'm looking forward to seeing his embarrassed face when the judge throws this one out of court! Good to see the police are out there keeping us safe from people like me riding a bike that is not up to WOF standard huh!?

you recovered from that crash yet? your with linda right????

[kiwi cowboy]

WTF!! The whole number plate is one giant reflector. I'll bet that law hasn't been updated since the switch to black on white plates. Good luck with your appeal bro

thats right and i had that conversation with a testing fella giving my trailer a warrent after i just screwed it on the tailgate away from any lights.His reply to my question was its visable in daylight and at night headlights and streetlights iluminate it so not a prob.Had 3 more warrent from different places since without problems.
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

[BIGBOSSMAN]

you recovered from that crash yet? your with linda right????

Yes, he's with Linda. Dunno what he sees in her, she's right awful looking. Should have picked a better looking bird I think...

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Fuck off...I'm not drilling my nice under tail...besides theres nothing fucking wrong with it!

I hear you've just had your undertail redrilled - bit of a habit isn't it

[Biggles08]

Yes, he's with Linda. Dunno what he sees in her, she's right awful looking. Should have picked a better looking bird I think...

yeah...i was thinking that too...do you want to take her off my hands for me?

[Max Preload]

Not true. I took my bike in for a warrant the other day. I was worried that he might fail me for my number plate so I asked him upfront if he'd fail me for it. He said that number plates have nothing to do with the WOF process. Now I don't know if that is just his opinion or the rule. My assessment is he's a good cunt

He is correct. Only illumination of the plate is covered by the VIRM, not mounting.

[Max Preload]

Nope...its not a safety concern...its a licensing issue, not a WOF issue.

Hard to complete the WoF without the plate though.

WTF!! The whole number plate is one giant reflector. I'll bet that law hasn't been updated since the switch to black on white plates. Good luck with your appeal bro

The reflected light must be red.

[Max Preload]

When you have your day in Court suggest you stick to point...no finger pointing a cop...all you have to do is show it was readable...nothing less.

"Less is More"

Exactly - no need to grandstand in front of the JP's. You can always give the prick shit as you leave with him anyway - even if you lose (but I can't see that happening, I can't even see it going to court myself) make sure you mention at least it kept you off the road for the morning while my mates went for a ride up SH16 unhindered. I've yet to encounter this coont but I'm actually looking forward to it. Anyone got a picture of him? Poor ginger coont.

[shafty]

WTF!! The whole number plate is one giant reflector. I'll bet that law hasn't been updated since the switch to black on white plates. Good luck with your appeal bro

"I suppose it would be easy to introduce a reflector into the tail light and take a night photo of it."

- these guys are on the nail! A night photo will show up REAL good for the Judge

[Patrick]

...He got community service........why?.......cos he drunk with his cop mates every Friday night.

Hello...??? The judge sentenced him, not the cop.

I would argue that as long as it could be seen from an angle of 45 degrees either side (the same as rearward-facing red lights), and from a vehicle travelling at the legal travelling distance behind, then it would be ok.

Go and take some photos of some trucks and trailers and present a number of different angles on number plate placement.

The other ticket, for not up to WOF standard - when I was in the mob that was not an ION offence (may have changed), but it would be interesting what qualifications the cop had to make that judgement. if he had have written the offence specifically for no red reflector, then that may be ok, but I'm not sure that is a requirement for a vehicle being operated during the day anyway.

Don't think it needs to be 45 degrees, just needs to be visible frm the rear.

Not up to WOF standard did go, but it is back again... Don't need too many qualifications for worn tyres, broken lights, missing wheel nuts, most are plainly obvious problems...

Could be right about the daytime thing... why have reflectors in the daytime?

He also said...and I quote "where is your registration and wof cert" and i explained that they were attached to the rear of my # plate and he said "Thats no good, you should be able to see them WITHOUT BENDING OVER!?!?!"

I didn't reply to that...just thought to myself what a cock!

If it gets to court, point out this quote to the judge. He is being a cock.

The cop has to decide on the offence he is going to do you for at the time of stopping you. I think he has cocked-up. The reflector issue is irrelevant as he has not booked you for it.

Would be great to hear how you get on.

Good luck.

Bollocks. Doesn't have to decide anything. Can be stopped for a licence check, WOF check, alcohol check just to name a few.

The reflector issue is the supposed "not up to WOF standard" issue... He had a current WOF, now has a new one because of the ticket, and nothing changed, which means it was up to WOF standard after all in the first place???

I can't even see it going to court myself....


make sure you mention at least it kept you off the road for the morning while my mates went for a ride up SH16 unhindered. I've yet to encounter this coont but I'm actually looking forward to it. Anyone got a picture of him? Poor ginger coont.

Can't see it getting there either from the photos supplied, it is clearly visible. Careful about baiting him though, he isn't the only cop out there patrolling... It may only encourage him to go harder with an anti bike sentiment....

[Morcs]

so what has a number plate got to do with safety?

The only purpose of a number plate is to give the cops a cheating chance if they dont actually catch you there and then.

[Patrick]

so what has a number plate got to do with safety?

The only purpose of a number plate is to give the cops a cheating chance if they dont actually catch you there and then.

If it is involved in a hit and run, then there is an avenue to find the drunken kiddie killer perhaps... or the rapist fleeing the scene of a crime?

These examples are a little over the top, but hey, plenty of reasons for them to be had... Or to make sure you paid your ACC levy and tax...