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Dav4 said:
But you did see more higher spec models on the road with leather etc because people could actually afford a good example rather than getting the cheapest POV spec because that is all they can afford on the monthly
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I would agree with a sentiment that german cars were more exclusive in times past, due to being less accessible due to more restrictive finance. What i wouldnt agree with is the trim levels and spec. Back in the 1980's even S-Classes didn't necessarily have leather seats :p The spec level on even a base model now far far exceeds anything available 20 years ago.
 
sigma said:
Well cars should be able to be identified by ANPR so I've got no issue with people being fined for silly/missing plates.
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I think ANPR cameras can read incorrectly sized numberplates fine, as long as the proportion of the letters is correct. I shouldn't have had an illegal plate, but I'm just saying.

With them missing I agree its a different matter. But front plates ruin so many good looking cars. :(
 
Freefaller said:
No. Good strawman.
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My point is that someone could genuinely have stolen the plate and used it in crime!

Freefaller said:
Cars still have rear number plates. It really isn't a big deal. Stop being so petty
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How is it being petty? I didn't create the law... :confused: You like the look of it, I get that, it doesn't make it less illegal though, hence the fines.

I watched a CH4 documentary recently where ANPR was used to spot when and where a murderer was driving whilst hiding a dead body. Guess which plate it used? Front :) Thanks to that they were able to locate the body.
 
I actually have a real problem with folks that think they are above the law and don't need to be identifiable by reg like everybody else.
Sure, your car looks nicer without a plate on it. My bank balance would look nicer too if I didn't have to pay taxes but just like reg plates, you have to.
 
Clarkey said:
I actually have a real problem with folks that think they are above the law and don't need to be identifiable by reg like everybody else.
Sure, your car looks nicer without a plate on it. My bank balance would look nicer too if I didn't have to pay taxes but just like reg plates, you have to.
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Stop being petty m8
 
sigma said:
My point is that someone could genuinely have stolen the plate and used it in crime!
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In such case I agree that does need to be addressed.



How is it being petty? I didn't create the law... :confused: You like the look of it, I get that, it doesn't make it less illegal though, hence the fines.

I watched a CH4 documentary recently where ANPR was used to spot when and where a murderer was driving whilst hiding a dead body. Guess which plate it used? Front :) Thanks to that they were able to locate the body.
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Exception that proves the rule.

Look I'm not suggesting people do away with front numberplates to "stick it to the man" - but frankly, I find it less of an issue than mobile phone usage, speeding in town centres/past schools, and poorly maintained cars and a whole plethora of other driving issues, like driving with no insurance and without a licence etc....

I used to have my front number plate inside the windscreen for well over 6 months and you could read it fine, I then go a stuck on one (still illegal) as the plinth was ugly.



Clarkey said:
I actually have a real problem with folks that think they are above the law and don't need to be identifiable by reg like everybody else.
Sure, your car looks nicer without a plate on it. My bank balance would look nicer too if I didn't have to pay taxes but just like reg plates, you have to.
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But there are people who decat their cars, who would fail their MOT, but place the cat back on, or just have a "friendly" MOTer. Isn't that just as bad?
 
Freefaller said:
Exception that proves the rule.

Look I'm not suggesting people do away with front numberplates to "stick it to the man" - but frankly, I find it less of an issue than mobile phone usage, speeding in town centres/past schools, and poorly maintained cars and a whole plethora of other driving issues, like driving with no insurance and without a licence etc....

I used to have my front number plate inside the windscreen for well over 6 months and you could read it fine, I then go a stuck on one (still illegal) as the plinth was ugly.
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How are you going to identify those people breaking the law when they are not displaying a reg plate? Putting it behind the raked glass windscreen makes it considerably more difficult to read, that's why it's illegal.
 
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