Its illegal. Heres the regs direct from the DVLA: Motorcycles registered from 1 September 2001 must only display a number plate at the rear of the vehicle.

What is the smallest legal number plate for a motorcycle?

We currently have the following smallest legal sizes number plates for motorcycles (over 2 rows): – 9′ x 6.5′ (228mm x 164mm) For 7 Digit Registrations [or less]. – 7.6′ x 6.5′ (194mm x 164mm) For 7 Digit Registrations With a 1 or I [or less]. – 7′ x 6.5′ (174mm x 164mm) For 6 Digit Registrations [or less].

What size number plate is legal?

The standard size of a plate is most commonly nine inches by seven inches in total. While there is no exact ruling on plate size, the letters it contains must always follow this sizing correctly. Since 2001, all the characters on motorcycle registrations have been required to be 64mm in height with a width of 44mm.

Is a short number plate legal?

Can I have my number plates shortened? Shortening your number plates is legal, as we still follow the DVLA standard for spacing on the plates. On either side of your number plate characters will be the correct measurement of spacing to make them legal.

Can I put a smaller number plate on my motorbike?

There are very clear laws governing the size of motorcycle license plates, and the smaller ones you see are generally illegal. The law is actually pretty complicated, so read on and avoid that awkward conversation at the side of the road with the local constabulary.

Why don t motorcycles have front number plates?

Modern motorbikes allow far more space for a plate at the back then they do at the front, making it easier to display plates clearly and safely in this single location. The plates positioned on the mudguards of bikes were only visible if you looked at the vehicle side-on and eventually became obsolete.

Are 4D number plates legal 2021?

In a response to a Government petition to stop the ban of 3D/4D number plates [2], the Department for Transport has clarified the position - as long as 3D gel and 4D laser cut letters meet the requirements of the current standard, BSAU 145d, then they are legal and would not need to be changed after September, when the

Is it illegal to put number plate in windscreen?

To put it simply, your number plate should be fixed onto the vehicle, not inside it. The plates should be clearly visible to police officers and ANPR cameras, even in bright sunlight. With your plate behind the windscreen, it can be obscured by reflections off the glass rendering it unreadable.

Will 4D plates be banned?

Despite the changes, there is not a complete ban on 3D number plates. A truly 3D/4D plate with gel-coated or laser-cut raised characters will still be legal as long as the characters are a single shade of black on all faces and the plate complies with all other regulations.

Will 4D plates be illegal?

In a response to a Government petition to stop the ban of 3D/4D number plates [2], the Department for Transport has clarified the position - as long as 3D gel and 4D laser cut letters meet the requirements of the current standard, BSAU 145d, then they are legal and would not need to be changed after September, when the

Are Gel number plates legal?

Well, the good news is that providing that they adhere to all the regulations outlined in the Motor Car Act, gel-style plates is perfectly legal to use. The gel-coated characters that display your reg must not feature a pattern and must be black on both front and rear plates.

Can I put my front plate in the window?

License plates cannot be displayed in the front windshield or the rear window. They must be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle. If an officer needs to run vehicle information they can get the plate information from the front or rear of the vehicle.

Will GB number plates after Brexit?

The British government changed the rules for UK number plates on 1st January 2021 at the end of the Brexit transition period. Until that date, you could drive your car in Europe with a number plate showing the EU flag with EU beneath it. The new design featured the Union Flag and the GB identifier.