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[zippo]

when did the postcode rule take effect ??

[Vamps]

mates car has just failed the m.o.t for not having the postcode stamped on the plate  

Yes that is an offence under current regulations:

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/displayofnumberplates.pdf

 

that doesn't mention postcode anywhere does it? unless my tired eyes aren't working quite right :-?

Yes it does and a BS number

[Entwood]

Actually you should NOT have failed the test for the postcode reason ..

The rule bringing in a load of the number plate rules was suspended only months after it was published ... and AFAIK has not been re-introduced ...

Introduced :

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/newsandevents/pressreleases/2007pressreleases/20-09-07changestotherequirementsforregistrationplatechecksatmottest.htm


http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/v796.pdf

Withdrawn :

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/repository/Special%20Notice%2010-07.pdf

NOTE : I'm not saying these number plates are LEGAL . they are NOT, they still breach the law .. it's just you can't fail an MOT with them, Mr Plod can still "do" you for them however ....

HTH

[HerefordElite]

mates car has just failed the m.o.t for not having the postcode stamped on the plate  

Yes that is an offence under current regulations:

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/displayofnumberplates.pdf

 

that doesn't mention postcode anywhere does it? unless my tired eyes aren't working quite right :-?

Yes it does and a BS number

oh yes it does on the very last page

i was about to ask how this applies to internet plates like mine? but just been out to look and it's got a postcode if you look very closely

bed for me

[zippo]

mates car has just failed the m.o.t for not having the postcode stamped on the plate  

Yes that is an offence under current regulations:

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/displayofnumberplates.pdf

 

that doesn't mention postcode anywhere does it? unless my tired eyes aren't working quite right :-?

Yes it does and a BS number

nice  

[amigov6]

The plates on the Beastie & Kates 2.5 are illegal. The 3d font & honeycomb are fine but the VXV6 To the left of the plate & the omegaowners.com & big black beastie @ the bottom of each given plate are illegal. Those of you who know where i live (on a t junction) will know my cars are in full view of the local law but i've never been bothered at home or elsewhere as the characters are'nt messed with so speed/tax cameras can read them.

[HolyCount]

mates car has just failed the m.o.t for not having the postcode stamped on the plate  

Yes that is an offence under current regulations:

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/displayofnumberplates.pdf

 

that doesn't mention postcode anywhere does it? unless my tired eyes aren't working quite right :-?

Right at the end .....

ReflectivityThe British Standard also requires that a number plate must be marked with the followinginformation: -
l The British Standard Number (currently BS AU 145d)
l The name, trade mark, or other means of identification of the manufacturer or componentsupplier. (The company who actually make the number plate.)
l The name and postcode of the supplying outlet. (The 'supplying outlet' is taken to mean acompany whose business consists wholly or partly of selling number plates.)
l A non-reflective border and the Euro-symbol with the national identification letters areoptional additions.
l There shall be no other markings or material contained on the number plate.

[HerefordElite]

mates car has just failed the m.o.t for not having the postcode stamped on the plate  

Yes that is an offence under current regulations:

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/displayofnumberplates.pdf

 

that doesn't mention postcode anywhere does it? unless my tired eyes aren't working quite right :-?

Right at the end .....

ReflectivityThe British Standard also requires that a number plate must be marked with the followinginformation: -
l The British Standard Number (currently BS AU 145d)
l The name, trade mark, or other means of identification of the manufacturer or componentsupplier. (The company who actually make the number plate.)
l The name and postcode of the supplying outlet. (The 'supplying outlet' is taken to mean acompany whose business consists wholly or partly of selling number plates.)
l A non-reflective border and the Euro-symbol with the national identification letters areoptional additions.
l There shall be no other markings or material contained on the number plate.

catch up count

[Martin_1962]

THe Police are only bothered with legibility

[HolyCount]

mates car has just failed the m.o.t for not having the postcode stamped on the plate  

Yes that is an offence under current regulations:

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/displayofnumberplates.pdf

 

that doesn't mention postcode anywhere does it? unless my tired eyes aren't working quite right :-?

Right at the end .....

ReflectivityThe British Standard also requires that a number plate must be marked with the followinginformation: -
l The British Standard Number (currently BS AU 145d)
l The name, trade mark, or other means of identification of the manufacturer or componentsupplier. (The company who actually make the number plate.)
l The name and postcode of the supplying outlet. (The 'supplying outlet' is taken to mean acompany whose business consists wholly or partly of selling number plates.)
l A non-reflective border and the Euro-symbol with the national identification letters areoptional additions.
l There shall be no other markings or material contained on the number plate.

catch up count

Story of my life  :-/

[hotel21]

i object to having the EU flag on them as its something we were conned into

thats not mandatory

It is, if travelling in Europe.

According to the EU, the usual suspects England, Scotland, Wales and NI are not acceptable on registration plates, but GB and the EU stars are, hence the source of the article, apparently....

Personally, it would have had to have been a VERY quiet day when out to play to even contemplate thinking about almost doing something resembling nicking someone for having ENG/SCO/CYM/NI on the plate instead of GB and the EU stars.....

[MartinP]

Link on the same page as the original post



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1366581/Britons-can-fly-the-flag-on-car-plates.html

Country flag is OK

[Bandit127]

that doesn't mention postcode anywhere does it? unless my tired eyes aren't working quite right :-?

Yes, in the last paragraph where it talks about the British Standard.

However, the example pictured plate does not have the required info on it...  

[tmx]

my plates have no post code just say BT Fleet Oberton Rd Exeter on them and have bt's old trumpet logo on em with the BSAU thing at the sides

cheers for the advice entwood will remember that next time for mot time

[Jimbob]

sure there was something on the news last week about 'local' flags and countrys being made legal within a few weeks.