flak monkey
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| posted on 24/6/07 at 08:53 PM |
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'sva test' number plate
To save me having one made up, anyone got a number plate which says 'sva test' on that they dont need any more? I have seen several people
with them, and seems like a good idea.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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SeaBass
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| posted on 24/6/07 at 09:08 PM |
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In my opinion you shouldn't display anything in place of a numberplate before you have been issued with one. If you HAVE to display anything it
would be best to use the chassis number.
Cheers
[Edited on 24/6/07 by SeaBass]
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stevec
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| posted on 24/6/07 at 09:11 PM |
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Perhaps just print one off and laminate it and stick it on with double sided tape.
You will only need it for one day if you see what I mean
Steve.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 24/6/07 at 09:15 PM |
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I'm with SeaBass - don't bother, it'll only annoy some self-righteous policeman. Just make sure that you've got all the
necessary paperwork (driving licence, insurance and appointment letter) and allow sufficient time for any delays that may be caused by such an
officer.
On my SVA visit I was 1 hour early, which gave me loads of reserve time and meant that I could unload, get a cup of tea, etc. and then get my car at
the front of the queue.
Have fun!
David
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flak monkey
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| posted on 24/6/07 at 09:35 PM |
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Ok, scratch that idea, I'll just leave it as it is.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 24/6/07 at 09:49 PM |
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I wonder how many people have gone through speed cameras too fast on the way to the sva test? (and got away with it)
Apart from anything the speedo could be out!
Darren
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ReMan
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| posted on 24/6/07 at 10:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by turbodisplay
I wonder how many people have gone through speed cameras too fast on the way to the sva test? (and got away with it)
Apart from anything the speedo could be out!
Darren
Thats just what Mr Traffic plod argued with me at he side of the M1 last year - Cue a most pi**ed off plod
See story here!
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=48598
Depends wether you want to run a gauntlet or not I guess?? 
[Edited on 25/6/07 by ReMan]
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Humbug
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| posted on 25/6/07 at 07:15 AM |
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Talking of speeding/speedos, On the way to my SVA I noticed that I was doing "35 mph" whilst keeping up with everything else on the
motorway. I guessed - correctly as it turned out - that one of the 2 magnets had fallen off, so adjusted the speedo settings (doubed or halved,
can't remember which) to fix it. At SVA the speedo was within limits
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garage19
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| posted on 25/6/07 at 08:03 AM |
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A few years ago i was told by a traffic copper that is a £30 fine for not diplaying a number plate but upto £2500 for displaying an incorrect number
plate.
I wouldn't put anything on the car.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 25/6/07 at 08:23 AM |
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quote:
A few years ago i was told by a traffic copper that is a £30 fine for not diplaying a number plate but upto £2500 for displaying an incorrect number
plate.
Thats right. Better to have nothing than to display incorrect plates.
Same as a tax disc better to not have one than one from another vehicle.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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02GF74
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| posted on 25/6/07 at 09:14 AM |
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For first SVA I use black insulation tape to spell out 'SVA' on the back, but as folks have said, you don;t need to display anything.
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iank
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| posted on 25/6/07 at 09:40 AM |
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The other issue is if you fit a plate, even a blank one, SVA are within their rights to fail you if the radii aren't to spec.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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