Dan Barnes Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Just a quick one guys, cut a long story short i have to go work tonight and dont have my number plate secured to the front of my car.. So i shall be placing it in the windscreenWhat are the penalties of this if the police want to be arsey.. The plate will be ready to go on tomorrow morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Barnes Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Anyone ? Read all different things on the internet lol Got to leave for work soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Haven't had a numberplate on my car since before Christmas. Drivimg daily without one at all! Driven last numerous undercover and normal police and no been stopped lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fremyjay Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Don't I drove for 6 months with mine in the windscreen, pulled 6 times and never any bother, until one day I got pulled and fined £60 for not displaying my license correctly- just reread and you would need to be veryunlucky of its just one night but if they want to be cocks they can fine you Edited January 5, 2014 by fremyjay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_VF22 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Just explain the situation to them buddy if you do get tugged Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Barnes Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Yeah man, ive basically replaced the old number plate with a better one but im waiting for the bond set properly before i put it back on lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Law says it should be put at the furthest point of the car but if your attitudes friendly usually they're not bothered and just say to get it done asap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Barnes Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks for the heads up guys, just got to make it home from work tonight and it will be all legal again tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Having a reason isn't an excuse though, it's illegal to have it in your windshield. As above, you may get away with it unnoticed, or you may be pulled and let off with a stern word.. It's luck of the draw really, they can fine you for it.. I'd say if you do need to risk it, don't make a habit of it, ie. get it sorted as soon as you can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Barnes Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 It's just tonight that it's off, I shall be reffiting the new number plate tomorrow it's just I had to come to work tonight :/Just don't want to end up with points for something that little.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnold Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Mine has been in the windscreen for around a year, no issues at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H_D Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Its illegal but police dont usually say anything about it unless if they have nothing better to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Got fined for mine being in the window right after I picked it up from all the body work it had done a few years back. tried explaining the car had been vandalised and was in the process of being repaired, no dice. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I only some times run a front number plates and a few of my mates don't run them either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Barnes Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ive got it back on now but not happy how it sits so will be taking it off at the weekend to sort it out I never used to have one on the front years ago but they have tightened up on a lot of things now and dont want unwanted hassle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie1st Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Not ran one on the front now for about 2 years, never pulled once for it. But I don't do a great deal of road miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie93DLZ Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Got fined for mine being in the window right after I picked it up from all the body work it had done a few years back. tried explaining the car had been vandalised and was in the process of being repaired, no dice. Phil.. Thats northern ireland police, dont give to fu*ks aslong as that fine pays there hours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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