No plate "restyle" change done by user -illegal??

JustBlown · 11-12-2015, 05:05 PM

Of course it probably is,but I want to reverse the black letters and white background of my B&W NSW Number plates.Given that in most states there is a huge amount of options for custom plates,would the highway patrol really know that I did it myself ( A1 job,of course ! ) opinions appreciated ,thanks

**GasoLane** · 11-12-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JustBlown

Of course it probably is,but I want to reverse the black letters and white background of my B&W NSW Number plates.Given that in most states there is a huge amount of options for custom plates,would the highway patrol really know that I did it myself ( A1 job,of course ! ) opinions appreciated ,thanks

Unless you have really, really good reflective paint they (and the RMS) would know.

The Black Plates with white lettering colours are reversed under camera flashes.

JustBlown · 11-12-2015, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Unless you have really, really good reflective paint they (and the RMS) would know.

The Black Plates with white lettering colours are reversed under camera flashes.

Great point,of course,they're reflective.When it comes down to it,it is only the front that is important,its not for my FG T ,its on the missus's Audi quattro with which I play !! I'm blacking the grille and any other bits of chrome I can find,and the white background plates just wont cut the mustard.Most speed cameras are set to catch the rear ? Yes ?

**GasoLane** · 11-12-2015, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JustBlown

Great point,of course,they're reflective.When it comes down to it,it is only the front that is important,its not for my FG T ,its on the missus's Audi quattro with which I play !! I'm blacking the grille and any other bits of chrome I can find,and the white background plates just wont cut the mustard.Most speed cameras are set to catch the rear ? Yes ?

Not all speed cameras flash and the ones that park on the side of the road photo the front of your car.

I'm not sure what the HP use for Number Plate Recognition but it would be risky.
Why not just get the ones you want from the RMS ?

JustBlown · 11-12-2015, 05:26 PM

And PS. This style can be purchased on-line legally,but I'm a tight a*^$e and might have to spend the $160 dollars elsewhere ,for eg Xmas, heaven help me...

LG17 · 11-12-2015, 05:35 PM

Don't be a tightarse!

Just imagine how 'annoyed' your wife is going to be when she gets booked for false plates!

JustBlown · 11-12-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Not all speed cameras flash and the ones that park on the side of the road photo the front of your car.

I'm not sure what the HP use for Number Plate Recognition but it would be risky.
Why not just get the ones you want from the RMS ?

You're assuming I speed Haha sometimes, but given I have a total of 480 flywheel in 2 cars to drive,I've been lucky,not booked for 10 years on arguably the most dangerous highway in oz ( Pacific,of course ) ! ,but yes all the highway patrol were recently equipped with the latest plate recognition equipment up here and how that reads plates is anybodies guess...

JustBlown · 11-12-2015, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LG17

Don't be a tightarse!

Just imagine how 'annoyed' your wife is going to be when she gets booked for false plates!

Yeah,I know I ran it past her an hour ago and I got that look ...
She drives like a pussy anyways and has never been booked.

JustBlown · 11-12-2015, 05:45 PM

On reflection,I probably should just cough up if I am that keen....I Don't want any illegal stuff happening. Life is risky enough..... great feedback,happy Xmas ,thanks all !

xisled · 11-12-2015, 06:17 PM

Painting a number plate would come under the number plate being defaced.Not sure what fine or punishment would be.

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/regi...es-labels.html

It is an offence for drivers and registered operators of vehicles if its number plates are not fitted properly, obscured, defaced or otherwise not legible.

JustBlown · 11-12-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by xisled

Painting a number plate would come under the number plate being defaced.Not sure what fine or punishment would be.

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/regi...es-labels.html

It is an offence for drivers and registered operators of vehicles if its number plates are not fitted properly, obscured, defaced or otherwise not legible.

Yes,I would have thought,thanks

blackf6 · 12-12-2015, 07:01 AM

Don't do it. $700 fine for defaced numberplates. I got some overspray on a numberplate once. Wiped it with thinners. Took the old QLD green and white off the plate. Repainted it by hand. Nek minute busted.

GXL078 · 12-12-2015, 07:15 AM

I am such a tight **** that I will do whatever it takes to avoid incurring the fines in the first place.

katefactor · 12-12-2015, 10:36 AM

I would be concerned that in the event of an accident your insurance might not cough up because the car is fitted with false plates. Even though the number is correct they might still be illegal, imagine some smarty saying he ran into the back of your car because he was staring at the plate because it looked wrong. Stranger things have happened, just pay the money, get it done properly and save the grief.

STEALTHY · 12-12-2015, 11:18 AM

There are ways around the system to keep in mind, i have 4 different sets of plates for my car, which didn't cost a thing. In SA when you buy custom plates, the yearly fee included making the plates. All you do is let them lapse, and reorder the plates again for the next year, and they send you the new colours ;)

blackf6 · 12-12-2015, 02:48 PM

In QLD you buy personalised plates for a one off fee. And supposedly own them for life. But if you restyle, you have to hand the old design back.

P6LTD351 · 12-12-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by STEALTHY

There are ways around the system to keep in mind, i have 4 different sets of plates for my car, which didn't cost a thing. In SA when you buy custom plates, the yearly fee included making the plates. All you do is let them lapse, and reorder the plates again for the next year, and they send you the new colours ;)

Wouldn't that involve running the risk of someone else nabbing your combination if they lapsed and were hence available to others?

mike_nofx · 12-12-2015, 04:33 PM

How long have you had the Audi for?

Wait for the first mechanical issue to come along, then see how much of a tight **** you are haha

STEALTHY · 12-12-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by P6LTD351

Wouldn't that involve running the risk of someone else nabbing your combination if they lapsed and were hence available to others?

That is a risk, but worked 4 times. The only time they got 'stolen' was when i forgot about them for about 3 months. Just a lucky check on the site i guess.