Is it ok to drive without a FRONT number plate?

Durzel · 15 Dec 2008 at 23:36

Over Clocker said:
Any recommendations for good sticky pads that won't die in the cold/wet etc etc??

I use some heavy duty velcro with mine, originally used it with my black/silver plates on the basis that I thought I would get pulled over soon after fitting them but they lasted over 6 months on the car. Halfords or B&Q sell it for about £7.99, enough to do both plates.

deko · 16 Dec 2008 at 00:12

have it in the car, "honestly officer it just fell off", jobs a good un.

PhillyDee · 16 Dec 2008 at 00:13

deko said:
have it in the car, "honestly officer it just fell off", jobs a good un.

Onl works if it LOOKS as though it has . . . i.e. clean sticky pads, no continuing dirt patterns.

Freefaller · 16 Dec 2008 at 09:58

I had the front number plate off the MX5 for a while. Didn't get stopped and it looked soooo much better. I had to put it back on when I sold it, but I just used a stick on one instead.

Mr Jack · 16 Dec 2008 at 10:08

Stick it on the front dash while you're getting it sorted out. Technically illegal; but a copper would have to be having a really bad day to book you for it.

Scania · 17 Dec 2008 at 05:37

A missing front plate is handy for those annoying "Average speed check" type camera's you get at the bottom of the M1 near Hemel.

Not that I'd condone such a tactic. ahem.

Felix Da Housecat · 17 Dec 2008 at 06:15

I've driven all the way from South Wales to York without a front number plate. Didn't get stopped or have any problems without it, but the car did look good without it on the front.

LupoLover · 17 Dec 2008 at 09:08

Loads of people I know dont run front plates on there cars, dont know one thats had a ticket yet, but yes its worth a 30 quid ticket.

Mates all have them on mk1 caddies golfs etc... so police seem to respect a nice vehicle without one more maybe