Hi,

Would the "new owner's" portion of the log book be sufficient to order a new number plate? Or will I have to wait until the full log book comes back from DVLA?

Thanks

Martin

Order some "show plates" online. You can get fully legal ones and no need to prove ownership.

Call the supplier and ask?

Order some "show plates" online. You can get fully legal ones and no need to prove ownership.

+1 just get them no Ebay no need to pay extra at Helfords etc.

They'll sell them as 'Show plates" because you won't be producing a V5 but if you're getting normal legal fonts etc there won't be any difference.

Question.

Do these "show plates" have the makers company name and postcode on them?

If not then they are illegal.

They also need the BS mark for them to be legal.

I've used these for my last two cars.

Perfectly legal, all required marks etc and passed 2 MoTs no problem

As above I done the same because all I wanted was plain plates with no other writing. No one will do you for "no post code" just say they were fitted before you got the motor if your ever asked. I`v had my car looked over, no comments were ever made.

local parts supplier is quoting £7.99 to supply. I always prefer to do my bit for the local high street where possible so I'll get from there. eBay was only a quid or so cheaper.

Thanks for your answers

Martin

I've used Flashplates on eBay for plates will all legal markings and no docs required. About 8 quid for a pair.

The answer is yes the new keeper section will do.

It may not be a problem now but no postcode will soon be an MOT fail.

The answer is yes the new keeper section will do.

It may not be a problem now but no postcode will soon be an MOT fail.

It's an MOT failure now - just a shame there are so many **** MOT testers out there.

It's an MOT failure now - just a shame there are so many **** MOT testers out there.

The testers have some discretion at the moment because the legislation wasnt very clear until around 18 months ago.

The BS145d legislation came in in 01 but there where a lot of grey areas in what could and could not be put on the plate.

This was rectified a couple of years ago and the DVLA and VOSA agreed that minor infractions can be overlooked.

And it also depends on the age of the vehicle.

Edited 2 December, 201114 yr by ruffday

Double post

A huge amount of cars have plate holders, which most of the time cover the markings. The tester can't remove the plate holder to check so itll pass unnoticed. Mine did 2 days ago.

I can't see what the problem is though, of all the things to be ****ed off at, legal spaced & fonted plates are the least of our worries (IMO)

^WHS.

A huge amount of cars have plate holders, which most of the time cover the markings. The tester can't remove the plate holder to check so itll pass unnoticed. Mine did 2 days ago.

I can't see what the problem is though, of all the things to be ****ed off at, legal spaced & fonted plates are the least of our worries (IMO)

I disagree - if there are rules then they should be enforced.

It should never be a matter of just enforcing the rules we want to and ignoring those we don't like.

There are specific rules on how numberplates need to be made up, the size and type of font etc.

As these are rules then they should be enforced.

I always prefer to do my bit for the local high street where possible so I'll get from there.

Excellent sentiment. Use it or loose it!

If you bought reg. plates some years ago, they did not need postcodes BS mark or anything else, all you have to say is they were made years ago and you've transferred the plate as you have changed cars, whats the problem?

All good and well if you have a private plate otherwise you are unlikely to transfer a plate off one car to another?

I wouldn't have such a problem with it if it weren't for the fact that the latest legislation is only so there to make numberplates camera friendly.

I wouldn't have such a problem with it if it weren't for the fact that the latest legislation is only so there to make numberplates camera friendly.

So what is the problem with that?

If you bought reg. plates some years ago, they did not need postcodes BS mark or anything else, all you have to say is they were made years ago and you've transferred the plate as you have changed cars, whats the problem?

They should have had all the info on them since 2001.

I wouldn't have such a problem with it if it weren't for the fact that the latest legislation is only so there to make numberplates camera friendly.

My view (and I am fairly sure one of the reasons for it) is that it is actually there to stop anyone getting a plate made up which is not the correct one for their car, therefore enabling them to speed past speed cameras and run away from petrol stations without paying and leave the blame on someone else. I have no problem with the need to show actual ownership of a car to get something which directly affects the identification of it. These online places might be able to get you 'Legal Plates' but why not just change the reg no to something you have say seen on this site (as not everyone blanks out their plate). Then you can do what ever you want and as long as the police don't actually get the cuffs on you then it is someone elses problem!

Sorry but the legislation is there for a reason! Anyone who can't satisfy the requirements to get a plate legally has potentially something to hide and therefore should not be able to get the plate. These 'Show Plates' are supplied illegally (at least in my view!).

I agree with the above, and as far as I was aware that IS the reason for needing the markings on them, but at the same time if someone has a legal font/spaced plate without these marks, I`m not fussed. I have just checked my plates, they have the BS mark, which is hidden under the plate holder, but no post code.