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  1. deano69

    deano69 New Member

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    Do any forum members run a 7x5 number plate,or is it just inviting police attention.what with my playground being the Yorkshire dales..
     
    #1 deano69, Mar 14, 2015
  2. Lozzy

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    There was similar thread few weeks ago and I think general concensus was if you unfortunate enough to get stopped or be seen you will probably get a ticket
     
    #2 Lozzy, Mar 14, 2015
  3. Freedom of choice

    Freedom of choice Elite Member

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    As per Lozzy's above comment.

    Although I have run 1" smaller then legal for years without any issues, just lucky I guess.
     
    #3 Freedom of choice, Mar 14, 2015
  4. Lozzy

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    Yep my plates slightly smaller and also got my name on it but it's 'not in your face' and I think that's the issue with the letterbox style. I've been stopped and also had bobbies round my bike at bike safe and stuff and never had issue but seen tickets issued every time for much smaller ones!
     
    #4 Lozzy, Mar 14, 2015
  5. Gilesy

    Gilesy Elite Member

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    I've run a 7x5 for years now and never been pulled with it.. think they would have to be having a bad day to have a go at you..
     
    #5 Gilesy, Mar 14, 2015
  6. Lozzy

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    Oops just realised mines 5 x7 was thinking it was letterbox one doh! Not like us women to get inches confused :D
     
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  7. deano69

    deano69 New Member

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    Might run with it for a while and see what occurs..
     
    #7 deano69, Mar 14, 2015
  8. rebel

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    Used small number plates for years the worst that can happen £60 fine no penalty points
     
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  9. Blackness

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    Same same, I've always run 7x5's. Ive got a 8x3 on at the moment and theres and 8x2 i got for even naughtier days on stand by ;)
     
    #9 Blackness, Mar 14, 2015
  10. Blackness

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    As usual you have to be different.. Everyone else has a 7x5, but oh no, not you... You've gone with "5x7" :rolleyes: haha
     
    #10 Blackness, Mar 14, 2015
  11. Lozzy

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    @Blackness Oh god maybe it is 7 x 5 !?! .........I'd better get back to the kitchen where I belong :p
     
    #11 Lozzy, Mar 14, 2015
  12. bladeaddict

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    Know from experience its £100
     
    #12 bladeaddict, Mar 14, 2015
  13. sps170373

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    Used a 7x5 for years with no problems and been stopped by police and not mentioned it, new rear set up will be an 8x6
     
    #13 sps170373, Mar 14, 2015
  14. Allanrr

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    Use a 7x5 never had any problems so far
     
    #14 Allanrr, Mar 14, 2015
  15. Cbrjay

    Cbrjay Well-Known Member

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    I use 7x5
     
    #15 Cbrjay, Mar 14, 2015
  16. Blackness

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    Yes, back in there with you !!!!o_O Haha
     
    #16 Blackness, Mar 14, 2015
  17. lillywhites

    lillywhites Active Member

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    7 x 5 on mine as well, no hassle but I have made sure the letters and numbers are the correct size...
     
    #17 lillywhites, Mar 14, 2015
  18. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    I ran 7X5 for a few years and never had a issue. But after lots of lots of people getting pulled last year when to the old NO plate
     
    #18 Remal, Mar 14, 2015
  19. Barstewardsquad

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    Worst that can happen is that DVLA take your plate off you and make you run with a Q plate. Also the maximum fine is £1,000.

    https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/overview
     
    #19 Barstewardsquad, Mar 14, 2015
  20. Black

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    I guess I'm just unlucky then!:(
     
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