[Rebel]

I had a test fail to turn up today so I had some time to spare.
After sweeping up I decided to have a browse of the manual on the VTS device to see if I could find any oddities, (as you do).

Under section 6.3 (registration plates) I found this;

Method of inspection – On vehicles first registered on or after 1st Jan 1973, check that the registration plates are fixed VERTICALLY, or as close to VERTICAL as is reasonably practical.

Reason for rejection – A registration plate not fixed VERTICALLY, or as close to VERTICAL as is reasonably practical.

Now fearing that my failure rate is about to soar to 100%, I’ve fired a mail off to VOSA to enquire weather I should test strictly to the manual or to excersize the dreaded common sense !

I wonder what the reply will be? (if any)

[kev1975]

I would think that they would need to be vertical , if they were horizontal they wouldn’t be much use would they 😀

[Rebel]

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[kev1975]

[b][user=36]Rebel[/user] wrote: [/b][quote]HORIZONTAL

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i would think it means that a number plate that is horizontal i.e. flat on top of a boot lid , is no good to anyone.

[Rebel]

[guest]

It does require a second & third look to make sure you read it right!

But, as Kev’75 says, the number plate must be vertical & not excessively reclined as on a flat bonnet, etc.

 

Viewing the plate from the front or rear, the plate must be perpendicular to the ground surface. Like a wall.

 

 

The wording in the manual could be a little clearer… 😕

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