GB badge?

[gavstar]

Having not driven on the continent since about 1990, I was wondering what the law is regarding GB plates. Are they a requirement?

[v15ben]

Definitely have to have one on display on the car!

[richuk]

Easiest thing to do is get yourself a new number plate, then no sticky GB stickers on the paintwork!

[Podie]

richuk said:

Easiest thing to do is get yourself a new number plate, then no sticky GB stickers on the paintwork!

Gets my vote too!

[spivvy]

even cheaper buy the GB stickers at halfords that stick to the number plate
i think they cost me £1.99




>> Edited by spivvy on Tuesday 15th March 19:07

[littlegearl]

having said all the above when i drove to le mans last in '03 i totally forgot to stick any gb sticker on the car... never got any hassle

anyone know if/why its law or is it just courteousy?

[gavstar]

richuk said:

Easiest thing to do is get yourself a new number plate, then no sticky GB stickers on the paintwork!

Funnily enough am due to get a new rear plate but hadn't decided which looked best. Was just gonna go for a like for like plain one with TVR logo as not sure about the Euro flag jobbies.
I presume stickers on the body work is a no no unless I want to ruin the paint?

[rralston]

littlegearl said:

having said all the above when i drove to le mans last in '03 i totally forgot to stick any gb sticker on the car... never got any hassle anyone know if/why its law or is it just courteousy?

Not sure actually - I didn't have any last year, got stopped and fined too, but only for the traffic offence, not for having no GB stickers

[shnozz]

not many bother with them for the LM weekend. Its also apparently "cool" not to have one...

[2 Smokin Barrels]

It is the law, but you'd be unlucky to be nicked for it.

(Mind you, I believe it's against the law not to practice archery on a Sunday in England. If you get nicked for that you know somebody's got it in for you!)

[v15ben]

You can get magnetic ones similar to L plates, they don't cost too much and won't do anything to the paintwork!

[richuk]

rralston said:

littlegearl said: having said all the above when i drove to le mans last in '03 i totally forgot to stick any gb sticker on the car... never got any hassle anyone know if/why its law or is it just courteousy? Not sure actually - I didn't have any last year, got stopped and fined too, but only for the traffic offence, not for having no GB stickers

Excessive Acceleration, but it was worth it!

[dilbert]

I'd go for one of these myself.....
www.classic-car-accessories.co.uk/acatalog/Home_BADGES___BADGEBARS_9.html

[shnozz]

v15ben said:

You can get magnetic ones similar to L plates, they don't cost too much and won't do anything to the paintwork!

brilliant on a TVR

[N17 TVR]

shnozz said:

not many bother with them for the LM weekend. Its also apparently "cool" not to have one...

Phil, what about a small metal Union Flag a'la vintage British sports cars to the left of the number plate ?

Tres cool IMHO..........but thats only because I have one

p.s. you tres bon old love or not so pucker ?


>> Edited by N17 TVR on Tuesday 15th March 13:37

[Podie]

shnozz said:

v15ben said: You can get magnetic ones similar to L plates, they don't cost too much and won't do anything to the paintwork! brilliant on a TVR

[chrisbr68]

Weve never had any when weve gone, not had a problem. Wouldnt you think a 'British' car with Brit plates and 4 lobsters in it would be a big enough clue...

[littlegearl]

i don't think the gendarmes need much help in decifering who's british at le mans anyway...

[gavstar]

Podie said:

shnozz said: v15ben said: You can get magnetic ones similar to L plates, they don't cost too much and won't do anything to the paintwork! brilliant on a TVR

Derr, took me a few moments to get that one!! I'll go back to sleep now.

[richuk]

gavstar said:

richuk said: Easiest thing to do is get yourself a new number plate, then no sticky GB stickers on the paintwork! Funnily enough am due to get a new rear plate but hadn't decided which looked best. Was just gonna go for a like for like plain one with TVR logo as not sure about the Euro flag jobbies. I presume stickers on the body work is a no no unless I want to ruin the paint?

Depends how picky you are about your paintwork!