Saw this pate on Vitara towing a caravan !

macabethiel · 23-04-2019, 03:16

Was following a quite large Caravan being towed by a Suzuke Vitara on the A6 at the weekend the rear pate read

"BED 4 HOL" the D was a slightly distorted letter "O"- I though it was very inventive.

Not so great if it had not been towing!

zippy656 · 23-04-2019, 06:59

Also illegal number plate letter spacing, 3 poi take and up to £1000 fine.
But hay it looked good

macabethiel · 23-04-2019, 19:42

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Originally Posted by zippy656

Also illegal number plate letter spacing, 3 poi take and up to £1000 fine.
But hay it looked good

Many years ago despite what the DVLA warn about illegal spacing the Police were issued with guidance by DVLA not to prosecute misspacing - probably because it cases of hit & run etc it makes them easier to remember this was a good 30 years ago when Police still prosecuted VEL offences - now left pretty much to the DVLA enforcement teams.

Interestingly I was involved in a case before I retired where one of the shift members stopped a Mercedes SL500 displaying a VRM where the prefix letter had been left off the number plate to show the drivers initials and some numbers. The VEL disc back then showed the full VRM so it was easy to spot the lack of complete VRM.

The driver claimed ignorance but on searching the boot the full number plates were found. The driver was reported for failing to display a registration mark and was twice cautioned. On the third stop by the same officer the driver made a complaint of harassment against the officer.

Only as a result of the complaint (that was not upheld) they finally took the owner to court. Can't remember the fine but it was a fixed penalty equivalent amount due to guilty plea, the prosecution costs awarded were more but not substantially so.

Fast forward to a few years after I retired and was working for Mercedes Benz in Derby and I collected a vehicle for a service & some warranty work. Same VRM in full on a newer SL500. I did smile to myself as the owner could not place me but was sure we had met before!

I was quite surprised to be collecting the SL that was around £85k new from an old semi-detached council house! The whole household were a weird bunch, when I returned the vehicle I had to hand the keys to a young girl. Naturally I rang work to get them to contact the owner that it was okay to hand the keys for such a valuable vehicle to a minor. Thereafter when I collected & returned the vehicle it was via a youngster acting as a go-between.

don simon · 23-04-2019, 19:57

I can see the point in private/personal plates, but not contorted, contrived and squint to see what it says plates.

COM 1C for Tarbuck andMAG 1C for Daniels are fine as id DN 51 MON.
I fisrt saw 51 MON is the late seventies on a light blue Triumph Herald.

solarman216 · 23-04-2019, 20:36

Best one I have seen was on a very up market motor in London UP U2, need less to say I installed his solar system, nice guy by the way, Rick

macabethiel · 23-04-2019, 21:55

The VRM was B 1 TCH !!

macabethiel · 24-04-2019, 12:25

Back in the early 1970's the Editor / Owner of "Experience" Adult Magazine one Fiona Fullerton used to drive around London in a white E Type with this appropriate plate.

The VRM is now on someones Ferrari!

23-04-2019, 03:16	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Saw this pate on Vitara towing a caravan ! Was following a quite large Caravan being towed by a Suzuke Vitara on the A6 at the weekend the rear pate read "BED 4 HOL" the D was a slightly distorted letter "O"- I though it was very inventive. Not so great if it had not been towing!

23-04-2019, 20:36	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	Best one I have seen was on a very up market motor in London UP U2, need less to say I installed his solar system, nice guy by the way, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

23-04-2019, 21:55	#6
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Blonde in a Pink KA a few years ago. The VRM was B 1 TCH !!

24-04-2019, 12:25	#7
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Not forgetting Fiona Fullerton's E Type Jaguar FU2 Back in the early 1970's the Editor / Owner of "Experience" Adult Magazine one Fiona Fullerton used to drive around London in a white E Type with this appropriate plate. The VRM is now on someones Ferrari!

23-04-2019, 06:59	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	Also illegal number plate letter spacing, 3 poi take and up to £1000 fine. But hay it looked good

23-04-2019, 19:57	#4
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	I can see the point in private/personal plates, but not contorted, contrived and squint to see what it says plates. COM 1C for Tarbuck andMAG 1C for Daniels are fine as id DN 51 MON. I fisrt saw 51 MON is the late seventies on a light blue Triumph Herald.