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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:23 pm
by RAYK47
So I have decided to buy a personal plate for the Z4. I have never had one before as I have always thought it pointless.
So for £250 I have bought Z24 RFH (my initials).
When I get it printed, I was thinking of getting a space after the A so it reads A 24 RFH. Is this legal?
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:18 pm
by BeeEmm
No. This leaflet will explain.
chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... plates.pdf
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:22 pm
by Pondrew
RAYK47 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:23 pm
When I get it printed, I was thinking of getting a space after the A so it reads A 24 RFH. Is this legal?
Nope, it's illegal, but I have done similar many times and NEVER had a problem. If it makes you happier, just get two sets made up, one legal and one how you want it. Keep the legal ones in the boot just in case. The Rozzers are less likely to fine you if you can put legals on there and then.
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:24 pm
by enuff_zed
But unless you somehow make the 2 look like a Z no-one will get it anyway?
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:38 pm
by Pondrew
Agree with Martin. Not worth the aggro of potential fines and points for that plate IMO, but it's your call.
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:11 pm
by RAYK47
Cheers, I probably won't bother with the space but was just checking legality. I was not intending to alter the 2. I am not bothered if others don't "get it".
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:59 pm
by MikeyH
Am I going blind, I can’t see where the “A” comes from. Looks like Z24 RFH to me.
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:21 pm
by Pondrew
MikeyH wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:59 pm
Am I going blind, I can’t see where the “A” comes from. Looks like Z24 RFH to me.
Typo Mikey!
A24 RFH. No 'Z' was ever used as a prefix or suffix in the UK (except NI where they have a different system).
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:26 pm
by 1536Z4
MikeyH wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:59 pm
Am I going blind, I can’t see where the “A” comes from. Looks like Z24 RFH to me.
Think OP mis typed the A as a Z in first part of post "So for £250 I have bought Z24 RFH (my initials)." when it should be A24 RFH . Either that or I am going mad as well as you going blind Mikey
Bugger Pondrew got there before me
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:31 pm
by N4LLY
Nowt wrong with a Personalised number plate, it's personal.
I found DVLA have a plate i fancy. They will be letting me know when entered into one of the auctions (Only way they sell)
with a starting price of £ 250.--
Shhh and hand's off it will be mine !!! 
Will sit good next to N4LLY
Dear Mr Nally
Thank you for your enquiry.
I have recorded your interest in
MRN 411Y. We will email you when the registration has been included in an auction.
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:37 pm
by 1536Z4
N4LLY wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:31 pm
I have recorded your interest in MRN 411Y.
You`ve done it now the auction price will go through the roof !!
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:41 pm
by RAYK47
Yes the z was a typo, it is an A.
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:42 pm
by RAYK47
N4LLY wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:31 pm
Nowt wrong with a Personalised number plate, it's personal.
I found DVLA have a plate i fancy. They will be letting me know when entered into one of the auctions (Only way they sell)
with a starting price of £ 250.--
Shhh and hand's off it will be mine !!! Will sit good next to N4LLY
Dear Mr Nally
Thank you for your enquiry.
I have recorded your interest in
MRN 411Y. We will email you when the registration has been included in an auction.
Nice, just need to move the N across but I suspect that is also not allowed.
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:53 pm
by MikeyH
Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:21 pm
MikeyH wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:59 pm
Am I going blind, I can’t see where the “A” comes from. Looks like Z24 RFH to me.
Typo Mikey!
A24 RFH. No 'Z' was ever used as a prefix or suffix in the UK (except NI where they have a different system).
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:58 pm
by TitanTim
Old work colleague had a plate on their Discovery with SP on it, their initials was SB so with some black electrical tape it was alot cheaper.
Tim.