Registration plates.

wullie480 · 4th January 2015, 18:21

Been stopped by the police and advised plates are incorrect as they have no bs stamp and need to be changed.
So I'm after a new pair I see some members have got them with the mg logo etc are these legal? As I quite like the look but don't fancy getting pulled over for them again.

Heddy · 4th January 2015, 18:25

My rear plate (Hardridden) has no BS markings either, it does have 75&ZT Owners Club along the bottom though. Maybe next time I'm stopped I'll get the same treatment. A bit picky on their part though don't you think?

Greeners · 4th January 2015, 18:26

hardridden on eBay can do legal ones for you with a choice of logos

pab · 4th January 2015, 18:32

Simply ask him to add postcode and BS mark, as I did.

Billy1mate · 4th January 2015, 18:35

Really, I assume you blew negative so they gave your car the once over? Did they issue you with a defect notice? If not I wouldn't worry about it.
To answer your question mine came from eBay, Ebay name is 'hardridden' they will supplying dealer details.

maxi_crawf · 4th January 2015, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heddy

My rear plate (Hardridden) has no BS markings either, it does have 75&ZT Owners Club along the bottom though. Maybe next time I'm stopped I'll get the same treatment. A bit picky on their part though don't you think?

I must admit number plate "irregularities" especially "show plates" on the road annoy me (must be a middle age thing

) but to pick out the lack of BS marking

they must have been really desperate that day!
on the other hand it shows you how good your car is

MangoMan · 4th January 2015, 18:58

I got mine from Hardridden aswell... And comes with the 'BS' Stamp if wanted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2214819296...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

But I see now you can only get Black Coachlining...

Danger_MouseUK · 4th January 2015, 19:37

Doesn't sound like they gave him a ticket or a Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme notice, only some advice, and the OP is taking it on board and resolving it. As for just ignoring it, well, rules are there for everyone, police don't make them it's just their job to make sure that they are followed. If people want to run with plates they know aren't legal then ti's up to them, but they can't complain next time they are stopped by a bobby in a bad mood and get given a ticket.

FYI Plates with manufacturers logos on them are not legal for road use. See Page 11 of this document from the DLVA: https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...104_160914.pdf

ardvark · 4th January 2015, 19:52

jobs worth copper.

vindaloo · 4th January 2015, 19:52

Hardridden offers a great service and his plates are generally excellent but having had 2 sets, am I alone in thinking that the black digits on the White front plate are not jet black but rather grey, thus to my eyes spoiling what is otherwise a very nice set of plates.

4th January 2015, 18:21	#1
wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	Registration plates. Been stopped by the police and advised plates are incorrect as they have no bs stamp and need to be changed. So I'm after a new pair I see some members have got them with the mg logo etc are these legal? As I quite like the look but don't fancy getting pulled over for them again. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

4th January 2015, 18:26	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	hardridden on eBay can do legal ones for you with a choice of logos __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

4th January 2015, 18:58	#7
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I got mine from Hardridden aswell... And comes with the 'BS' Stamp if wanted. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2214819296...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT But I see now you can only get Black Coachlining... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original Last edited by MangoMan; 4th January 2015 at 19:00..

4th January 2015, 19:37	#8
Danger_MouseUK Avid contributor MG ZT+ 2.5 V6 190 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 101 Thanks: 5 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Doesn't sound like they gave him a ticket or a Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme notice, only some advice, and the OP is taking it on board and resolving it. As for just ignoring it, well, rules are there for everyone, police don't make them it's just their job to make sure that they are followed. If people want to run with plates they know aren't legal then ti's up to them, but they can't complain next time they are stopped by a bobby in a bad mood and get given a ticket. FYI Plates with manufacturers logos on them are not legal for road use. See Page 11 of this document from the DLVA: https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...104_160914.pdf __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Danger_MouseUK; 4th January 2015 at 19:38.. Reason: bad spelling

4th January 2015, 19:52	#9
ardvark Al 75 CDTI Tourer Auto Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Studley Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 1 Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts	jobs worth copper. __________________ ARDVARK

4th January 2015, 18:25	#2
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	My rear plate (Hardridden) has no BS markings either, it does have 75&ZT Owners Club along the bottom though. Maybe next time I'm stopped I'll get the same treatment. A bit picky on their part though don't you think?

4th January 2015, 18:32	#4
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Simply ask him to add postcode and BS mark, as I did.

4th January 2015, 18:35	#5
Billy1mate Posted a thing or two 120d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sunny Weymouth Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 153 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts	Really, I assume you blew negative so they gave your car the once over? Did they issue you with a defect notice? If not I wouldn't worry about it. To answer your question mine came from eBay, Ebay name is 'hardridden' they will supplying dealer details.

4th January 2015, 19:52	#10
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	Hardridden offers a great service and his plates are generally excellent but having had 2 sets, am I alone in thinking that the black digits on the White front plate are not jet black but rather grey, thus to my eyes spoiling what is otherwise a very nice set of plates.