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Old 26-06-2008, 12:59 PM   #1
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Default do you have to display your front number plate?

my front number plate keeps getting caught on my car cover and i have to make sure it doesn't rip the car cover. so i was wondering if you have to display your front number plate? i see alot of cars without a front number plate......

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Old 26-06-2008, 01:00 PM   #2
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my front number plate keeps getting caught on my car cover and i have to make sure it doesn't rip the car cover. so i was wondering if you have to display your front number plate? i see alot of cars without a front number plate......
yes, you do.
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Old 26-06-2008, 01:05 PM   #3
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Try a slimline numberplate that won't protrude below the bumper into the radiator duct.


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Old 26-06-2008, 01:26 PM   #4
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AS TAKEN FROM RTA WEB SITE:

Number plates
Number plate basics
All vehicles registered in NSW must have official number plates mounted and clearly displayed at the front and rear. Motorcycles and trailers only need to have number plates on the rear.

The plates must match the details on the vehicle's Certificate of Registration, and must have an appropriate sticker if the vehicle has an LPG or CNG installation.
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Old 26-06-2008, 08:22 PM   #5
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Not sure where you are, and state to state laws may differ. In Queensland, with a receipt or order confirmation number, you can replace a damaged rear plate with the plate from the front. Generally, you must show both however!
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Old 26-06-2008, 08:31 PM   #6
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Slimline plate or number plate cover?
Or just shove a rag in and around the sides so the edges are covered?
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Old 26-06-2008, 09:23 PM   #7
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must be special permits for policeman`s private cars in qld????. :

seen the local bloke and his misses driving their vw van around on several occasions with no plates at all ???????????

might be a legitimate reason but looks a bit odd. very small town so everyone knows who it is.
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Old 26-06-2008, 09:31 PM   #8
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Only ways to get around no front number plate is either;

1. The car is being moved under permit from one place to another, or
2. You have a trade plate on the rear of the car.

other than that I'd go for the slimline with some sort of custom jobbie done on it.
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Old 26-06-2008, 10:32 PM   #9
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Sure do, i was caught a bit over a year ago. in Victoria, it was worth 3 points, and a $118 fine.

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Old 26-06-2008, 10:39 PM   #10
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Sure do, i was caught a bit over a year ago. in Victoria, it was worth 3 points, and a $118 fine.

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But you cant fart in Victoria without getting fined anymore so that doesnt surprise me.
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Old 27-06-2008, 09:04 AM   #11
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You can get those sticker ones that they put on certain sports cars, too... Are they legal?
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Old 27-06-2008, 10:33 AM   #12
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But you cant fart in Victoria without getting shot anymore so that doesnt surprise me.
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Old 27-06-2008, 12:02 PM   #13
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You can get those sticker ones that they put on certain sports cars, too... Are they legal?
i dont think so. im pretty sure you have to have the licensing centre issued plates shown.
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Old 27-06-2008, 12:17 PM   #14
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put the plate on the dashboard..

solved
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Old 27-06-2008, 12:20 PM   #15
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err yeah, solved if you're looking for a nice shiny fine.
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Old 27-06-2008, 12:20 PM   #16
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my front number plate keeps getting caught on my car cover and i have to make sure it doesn't rip the car cover. so i was wondering if you have to display your front number plate? i see alot of cars without a front number plate......
I am at odds as to why you would ever ask such a question,anyone with a license & half a brain knows plates (front and rear) on a car are to be displayed at all times.
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Old 27-06-2008, 04:55 PM   #17
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lol want a xy i think thats an easy answer, but it does raise a good question with those slimline plates, do you need official plates from the rta or if you could get a plate like that and put big numbered stickers to replicate the numbers on your numberplate, im guessing the cops would book you anyway but it would be pretty cool having a silver plate with black and red numbers
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Old 27-06-2008, 05:59 PM   #18
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If your in NSW I think you'll find they have to be RTA issue and reflective.
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Old 27-06-2008, 06:57 PM   #19
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Youre thinking of America, they only have to display rears.

As far as I know, all states in Australia require front and rear plates.
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Old 28-06-2008, 01:33 AM   #20
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Youre thinking of America, they only have to display rears.

As far as I know, all states in Australia require front and rear plates.
Even in more far-flung areas like Christmas Island, Cocos Island, Norfolk Island etc.
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Old 28-06-2008, 04:06 AM   #21
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really?

we ran with the front plate bluetacked to the windscreen for 2 weeks. when the xr got wiped out and had left side front and rear panels done the plate didnt fit the bar (dealer dogied it onto previous bar) so we had to wait 2 weeks for a new plate to be printed. strange
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Old 28-06-2008, 04:08 PM   #22
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In Victoria on a motor vehicle, except motor bikes, a front and rear number plates must be clearly displayed.
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Front plates on motorbikes should be made complusory
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There is always one.....
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Old 29-06-2008, 02:09 AM   #25
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Not to mention, you will gain a lot of Police attention if you drive around without a front plate.

Not worth the hassle, because of a car cover?

Oh, you need to put an 'n' in 'a' - "want-an-xy" ;)
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