Ajones_17
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Registered: 20th Jun 02
Location: Sunny Wigan Drives: BLACK 03 VTS
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Right just got in and i'm not a happy man, i know i am in the wrong here as my plates arent legal but it doesnt stop me being angry. there i am driving home minding my own business.
Doing probably not even 30mph as i spent ALL day cleaning and polishing my car(apoligies for no pics)
when traffic bobby turns up, sits on the back bumper of the car behind me for about 3-4 mins, then just drives onto the othe sid eof the road, cuts the car up behind me and then sits on my bumper for a couple of mins.
Then he pulls me over, and without a warning or anything gives a 30 quid fine, i was like could you not just tell me they arent acceptable and to get sum logit ones, he was really uncooperative(sp) and just slapped the 30 quid fine in my hand and bassically said its your problem now. Rant over  
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
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So he was a nob about it? Shame. Sometime you get the sound copper that lets you rectify it etc.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Planty02
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Registered: 5th Mar 05
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Just had a quick gander in your garage and although they aint in the standard font, they are spaced correctly and clearly visible - really cant see the issue
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Tas
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Registered: 11th Dec 05
Location: Nottingham Drives: MG ZR
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ive never been pulled for my plates
im just waiting for the day lol
i should sort some propa ones out
but i like the fact mine says smithy at the bottom
is there anywere on the net that does standard with things at the bottom links please
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Ajones_17
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Registered: 20th Jun 02
Location: Sunny Wigan Drives: BLACK 03 VTS
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quote:
Originally posted by Planty02
Just had a quick gander in your garage and although they aint in the standard font, they are spaced correctly and clearly visible - really cant see the issue
Exactly my point, the plate size, letter spacing, letter layout etc are all perfect.
Like has already been said on another post, police have now become uniformed tax collecters imo 
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nixy
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Registered: 23rd Feb 06
Location: rainham (kent)
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Iv had the same when I had a little black number plate (blatant illegal) but I had my standard plate in window which was snapped hence having little plate on show and I got to fines in 2 days bastards could clearly see my plate had be smashed off etc but no cooperation on there part
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Nic Barnes
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Registered: 5th Apr 04
Location: nowhere near ginger people
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his missus probably hadnt given him any in ages, took it out on you.
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Edd
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Registered: 8th Nov 04
Location: Glasgow
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tbh dont break the rules and you wont get pulled
i dont see the problem with standard plates anyway looks much better than some fancy lettering
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
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Dont worry about it, Richie had the same done to him and they just gave him a £30 fine
You're right, you were in the wrong so pay the fine and moveeeeeeeeee onnnnnnnnnn.
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williams1.5
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Registered: 15th Feb 04
Location: worcester
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yea when i got pulled for my plates,i told him id only had them on for 2 days (which was true) and he was having none of it! wanker!
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SyKaTurbo
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Registered: 9th Mar 06
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Gotta say, everyone "should" know the law. Knowing it is the warning so you cant complain if you get a fine. Such is life! I drove round with no plate knowing full well if i got pulled i would have to face the punishment.
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corsaoli
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Registered: 2nd Nov 05
Location: Shropshire
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my mae has been pulled over like 7 times now and never got a fine just got a producer once.
that well gay when they done give a warning or anything it happened to me.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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those plates are 100% Illegal, the copper was in his right to issue a fine, maybe not in such an arsey way though
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MKC
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Registered: 8th Oct 04
Location: Bath
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apparently - if a policeman removes his hat whiles he's in his car or ur car then he can't do anything (well apart from tell u off) as its the law that police must b in full uniform when issuing fines/points. its been contested in courts and members of the public have won on these grounds!
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Russ
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Registered: 14th Mar 04
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
those plates are 100% Illegal, the copper was in his right to issue a fine, maybe not in such an arsey way though
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Ry_B
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Registered: 1st Dec 05
Location: Solihull, W Mids Drives: 45BHP beast!
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
those plates are 100% Illegal, the copper was in his right to issue a fine, maybe not in such an arsey way though
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a_j_mair
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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
Location: Scotland
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is to do with all the camera recognition, tax cameras etc.
I got pulled couple weeks ago, no font and illegal txt £30 for illegal plate and £30 for no front
is your own fault, just doing there job at the end of the day
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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Fancy style lettering looks gay anyway.
I have a 3/4 size front numberplate that is all legal style text and spacing, just not legal size. Haven't put it on yet and when I do put it on if I get pulled for it then its my own fault, police just doing their job!
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Ally
Dont worry about it, Richie had the same done to him and they just gave him a £30 fine
You're right, you were in the wrong so pay the fine and moveeeeeeeeee onnnnnnnnnn.
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blebo
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Registered: 18th Apr 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Keith C SRI
apparently - if a policeman removes his hat whiles he's in his car or ur car then he can't do anything (well apart from tell u off) as its the law that police must b in full uniform when issuing fines/points. its been contested in courts and members of the public have won on these grounds!
  Funniest Thing I have heard in ages.
Thats an urban myth. Cops can be bollock naked and still issue tickets.
Some things need to be in uniform (requiring a car to stop) but not having a hat dosent mean you are not in unform
[Edited on 24-03-2006 by blebo]
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Ajones_17
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Registered: 20th Jun 02
Location: Sunny Wigan Drives: BLACK 03 VTS
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Your all right, i just dont like how i get the same penalty as say . . . Someone who is talking on there mobile hence being a danger to other road users. My letters are slightly illegal yet i get the same penalty
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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quote:
Originally posted by blebo
quote:
Originally posted by Keith C SRI
apparently - if a policeman removes his hat whiles he's in his car or ur car then he can't do anything (well apart from tell u off) as its the law that police must b in full uniform when issuing fines/points. its been contested in courts and members of the public have won on these grounds!
Funniest Thing I have heard in ages.
Thats an urban myth. Cops can be bollock naked and still issue tickets.
Some things need to be in uniform (requiring a car to stop) but not having a hat dosent mean you are not in unform
[Edited on 24-03-2006 by blebo]
i think it comes to them requiring to put on hat in a certain situation
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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just don't bother with stupid plates, he probably pissed off he has to waste time telling people
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Bram
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: Derby
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Your car will look so much better with standard plates anyway......
Oh, and whilst your at it put the standard mirrors back on to
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K2 GTi
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Registered: 21st Oct 04
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quote:
Originally posted by blebo
quote:
Originally posted by Keith C SRI
apparently - if a policeman removes his hat whiles he's in his car or ur car then he can't do anything (well apart from tell u off) as its the law that police must b in full uniform when issuing fines/points. its been contested in courts and members of the public have won on these grounds!
Funniest Thing I have heard in ages.
Thats an urban myth. Cops can be bollock naked and still issue tickets.
Some things need to be in uniform (requiring a car to stop) but not having a hat dosent mean you are not in unform
[Edited on 24-03-2006 by blebo]
lol just made me laugh loud in work 
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