Bikers and Numberplates
Discussion
I was driving along the A413 yesterday and was overtaken by a group of about 10 - 12 bikers all on proper motorbikes (rather than electric bikes). There was not one visible rear number plate amongst the entire group. On some of the bikes you could see that there was a plate, but it was horizontal so none of the relevant information could be seen. As you would expect, the standard of riding and overtaking was diabolical.
I wonder what they do if they see a police car. Can they flip the plate down whilst riding, or do they just ride off into the sunset being fairly confident that the police aren't going to catch them?
I wonder what they do if they see a police car. Can they flip the plate down whilst riding, or do they just ride off into the sunset being fairly confident that the police aren't going to catch them?
omniflow said:
I was driving along the A413 yesterday and was overtaken by a group of about 10 - 12 bikers all on proper motorbikes (rather than electric bikes). There was not one visible rear number plate amongst the entire group. On some of the bikes you could see that there was a plate, but it was horizontal so none of the relevant information could be seen. As you would expect, the standard of riding and overtaking was diabolical.
I wonder what they do if they see a police car. Can they flip the plate down whilst riding, or do they just ride off into the sunset being fairly confident that the police aren't going to catch them?
They push it down with their foot, I've seen it done.I wonder what they do if they see a police car. Can they flip the plate down whilst riding, or do they just ride off into the sunset being fairly confident that the police aren't going to catch them?
Years ago I was driving through the M25 toll when a completely white painted bike went through in the next lane. Its number plate read :
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Depends....
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gvo+2...
Pick any of the videos from the results list and compare them to the bikes you saw.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gvo+2...
Pick any of the videos from the results list and compare them to the bikes you saw.
Soloman Dodd said:
Riley Blue said:
They push it down with their foot, I've seen it done.
Years ago I was driving through the M25 toll when a completely white painted bike went through in the next lane. Its number plate read :
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Why? the toll for the Dartford crossing for a motorcycle is £0.Years ago I was driving through the M25 toll when a completely white painted bike went through in the next lane. Its number plate read :
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boxedin said:
Depends....
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gvo+2...
Pick any of the videos from the results list and compare them to the bikes you saw.
I'm no expert on motorbikes but these were what I would describe as "Sports Bikes" - things between 600cc & 1000cc, definitely road bikes with little or no off-road capability. A Suzuki GSX type of thing.https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gvo+2...
Pick any of the videos from the results list and compare them to the bikes you saw.
Pica-Pica said:
Soloman Dodd said:
Riley Blue said:
They push it down with their foot, I've seen it done.
Years ago I was driving through the M25 toll when a completely white painted bike went through in the next lane. Its number plate read :
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Why? the toll for the Dartford crossing for a motorcycle is £0.Years ago I was driving through the M25 toll when a completely white painted bike went through in the next lane. Its number plate read :
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ETA: apparently it used to be 40p for motorcycles.
Edited by Riley Blue on Sunday 7th September 11:57
I've seen half sized plates on loads of bikes. Usually it is for aesthetic reasons as standard size plates apparently look pants. It doesn't help that motorcycle manufacturers seemingly add crappy plate hangers as an afterthought. Aftermarket hangers are pretty expensive - mine was about £90 with a standard size plate. Many riders don't want to spend that sort of ££ so basically bodge it.
I also heard of someone who simply removed his plate, rendering speed & ANPR cameras pointless. If local councils continue to lower speed limits, I can see car drivers removing numberplates becoming more widespread...
I also heard of someone who simply removed his plate, rendering speed & ANPR cameras pointless. If local councils continue to lower speed limits, I can see car drivers removing numberplates becoming more widespread...
Wacky Racer said:
Not the right answer.
Many are probably stolen/uninsured.
Nine points on their licence (If they have one) will make them think twice.
You nor anyone else knows anything about the legal status of these motorcycles regarding them being possibly stolen or uninsured yet you are happy to make assumptions . Not content with that now you are advocating nine points for not displaying a rear number plate on a bike?? Never mind at least if you are on here then your wife is being given a break from your stupidity Many are probably stolen/uninsured.
Nine points on their licence (If they have one) will make them think twice.
reddiesel said:
Wacky Racer said:
Not the right answer.
Many are probably stolen/uninsured.
Nine points on their licence (If they have one) will make them think twice.
You nor anyone else knows anything about the legal status of these motorcycles regarding them being possibly stolen or uninsured yet you are happy to make assumptions . Not content with that now you are advocating nine points for not displaying a rear number plate on a bike?? Never mind at least if you are on here then your wife is being given a break from your stupidity Many are probably stolen/uninsured.
Nine points on their licence (If they have one) will make them think twice.
Wacky made their post very clear: the additional points would come from the likely additional offences- not sure how you got that wrong?
Where there's smoke there's fire, and if you think these bikers are going to ride round like saints and it's pure "coincidence" they choose not to show number plates, then i have a bridge to sell you.
I've had my category A for decades, so can say with confidence when these guys get it wrong it will be them paying the price.
Biker 1 said:
I've seen half sized plates on loads of bikes. Usually it is for aesthetic reasons as standard size plates apparently look pants. It doesn't help that motorcycle manufacturers seemingly add crappy plate hangers as an afterthought. Aftermarket hangers are pretty expensive - mine was about £90 with a standard size plate. Many riders don't want to spend that sort of ££ so basically bodge it.
I also heard of someone who simply removed his plate, rendering speed & ANPR cameras pointless. If local councils continue to lower speed limits, I can see car drivers removing numberplates becoming more widespread...
Full size plates dont last long on an enduro bike if its being used properly.I also heard of someone who simply removed his plate, rendering speed & ANPR cameras pointless. If local councils continue to lower speed limits, I can see car drivers removing numberplates becoming more widespread...
Gave up and got a bendy small one after breaking and losing 3 full size legal ones, never had a problem since.
AdeTuono said:
No number plate is a minor offence. Perverting the course of justice, less so......
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