Had my first long drive in the SC today, to swindon and saw an rrs in the fast lane with the number plate 'RRS 5NOB' made me chuckle If it doesnt scare you it isnt heavy enough

Not seen that one around but good.

Trouble is, if plod get arsey about the spacing you'd be left with RR55 NOB which isn;t so great!

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My brother in law who is a keen plate buyer told me that the DVLA are loosening the requirement on spacing to promote more sales.
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DVLA are not doing that. The Police may relax a bit on it due to paperwork/time but it's not an official 'relaxing'. As long as number plate recognition video cameras can read the correct Reg No then most will be fine. My B3EEE has been on cars for 6 years with no problem  RR Sport Supercharged Vesuvius Orange 4.2 V8 First edition

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B3EEE wrote:

DVLA are not doing that. The Police may relax a bit on it due to paperwork/time but it's not an official 'relaxing'. As long as number plate recognition video cameras can read the correct Reg No then most will be fine. My B3EEE has been on cars for 6 years with no problem

ajp166 wrote:

B3EEE wrote:

DVLA are not doing that. The Police may relax a bit on it due to paperwork/time but it's not an official 'relaxing'. As long as number plate recognition video cameras can read the correct Reg No then most will be fine. My B3EEE has been on cars for 6 years with no problem

Don't drive into Brighton! They pull anyone with a non legal plate.

Rumour has it Brighton is well known for pulling though. Sorry i'll get my coat

ajp166 wrote:

B3EEE wrote:

DVLA are not doing that. The Police may relax a bit on it due to paperwork/time but it's not an official 'relaxing'. As long as number plate recognition video cameras can read the correct Reg No then most will be fine. My B3EEE has been on cars for 6 years with no problem

Don't drive into Brighton! They pull anyone with a non legal plate.

I think it is more a case that with the reduced number of traffic police around you are unlikely to be caught but maybe APNR cameras can be utilised in their place - it amazes me some of the flagrant abuses of the number plate regulations that occur. I have a plate that reads something, but it does it without changing the spacing or shape of the characters 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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ChrisP wrote:

My brother in law who is a keen plate buyer told me that the DVLA are loosening the requirement on spacing to promote more sales.
Not sure if this is true as I have searched and not found anything to sumstantiate yet.

As an ex boy in blue, once the plate is on the car it is the decision of the police officer at the time whether any action is taken or a bit of advice is given....the DVLA have no role or say in the matter.

ANPR will not flag up if the plate has illegal spacing, it will just read it and then search the records on PNC and DVLA for taxation.

It should also be flagged up at MOT's but if you have a new car every three years then this is not an issue  Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

awd man wrote:

Not seen that one around but good.

Trouble is, if plod get arsey about the spacing you'd be left with RR55 NOB which isn;t so great!

I had T6HN M on my sport and the copper
Turned round followed me then stopped me
Think he had nothing better to do that day
As his printer wasn't working either he even made
The effort to bring the ticket to my house a few hours later

Sounds like the cop is more of a than than RR5 5NOB