Illegal number plate?

**YellowDog** · 20th February 2010, 13:05

Sorry for being so stupid, what is wrong with the plate?

Are the figures larger or smaller than they should be?

Are they not embossed?

Surely if it passed a WOF, then it is road legal to register?

**Toaster** · 20th February 2010, 13:13

Originally Posted by Miss.L

So my new toy has this awesome tail tidy with a non-government issue number plate (see pic) which I'm assuming is illegal?
I'd quite like to keep it as is if possible, so just wondering if anyone else has one similar & whether they've had any hassles with it?

Yes it is an offence to display a plate that is remanufactured or modified in any way. The plate that was originally supplied is that which must be displayed and there are no exemptions.

**mykro** · 20th February 2010, 13:31

They only give u a ticket for unauthorised number plate ($200 i think) and take it off the bike... (I only got a written warning on my speeding ticket..) And sent me on my merry way. I got one made at a sign place, slightly smaller and letters in red still with reflector backing. Cost me $15. Not been hammered for this one yet, will keep you posted

**yungatart** · 20th February 2010, 13:43

Originally Posted by mykro

They only give u a ticket for unauthorised number plate ($200 i think) and take it off the bike... (I only got a written warning on my speeding ticket..) And sent me on my merry way. I got one made at a sign place, slightly smaller and letters in red still with reflector backing. Cost me $15. Not been hammered for this one yet, will keep you posted

It is still illegal! Even if it is the same size, font, etc. as it does not reflect like the authorised plates do.
A new plate costs about $8

**ntst8** · 20th February 2010, 18:35

Originally Posted by BMWST?

...If and when plate reading cameras start to get used is when they will start to tighten up on it.

Theys already in use on the pay Motorway Nth of Auckland for collecting the toll.

**Cayman911** · 20th February 2010, 18:41

is it just me or can you almost make out the top of number's at the far left and far right... as if someones painted or something

**davebullet** · 20th February 2010, 21:21

I only know one thing with all the tension in this thread. Many people need to get laid

**breakaway** · 21st February 2010, 18:08

Whats wrong with using the plate that you're legally supposed to use? Shit like this just attracts the filth.

**Virago** · 21st February 2010, 18:20

Originally Posted by breakaway

Whats wrong with using the plate that you're legally supposed to use? Shit like this just attracts the filth.

I find that the regulation number plate gets just as dirty...

**kwaka_crasher** · 23rd February 2010, 23:59

Originally Posted by Virago

I find that the regulation number plate gets just as dirty...

I've noticed that it's the only bit that gets dirty. It's really quite bizarre...

**Pascal** · 24th February 2010, 04:20

Originally Posted by Miss.L

Well obviously I've blanked the number out before loading it up, since its very ...

You did such a good job blanking it out that you fooled a lot of them

Anyway, I drove around for about 6 years with Californian plates (Personalised here) on my car, got pulled over once and told that if it was any other cop I'd not have been let off, but he liked the car so it was just a warning.

**Little Miss Trouble** · 24th February 2010, 08:18

Well i've replaced it with a standard plate. Next issue is that i'll need to get an integrated tail light as the new plate partially blocks the indicators!