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hi all,

whats the rules regarding the rear number plate light?

i fancy moving the plate down onto my rear bumper, is that allowed? do i have to put a light onto it?

cheers

Try this

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989 ... ion/3/made" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Might be a heavy read though

rubarb wrote:Try this

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989 ... ion/3/made" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Might be a heavy read though

blimey,

any chance of a simplez answer?

The rear number plate has to be lit...see this section.....http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001 ... tents/made number 9

The rear number plate need to be illuminated and the lights need to be directional/shielded (so they don't show white light directly to the rear).

Martin

so they don't show white light directly to the rear

Yes, Hehe! Despite every Tom, Dick & Harry parking on the same side as oncoming traffic, and leaving their 'orrible bluewhite overbright blinding headlights on - both being contrary the Highway Code.
R
But yes, you will fail MOT without those Numberplate lights coming up to spec. The plate lights on Dokas I've found can be particularly annoying to keep working reliably.

nevill3 wrote:The rear number plate has to be lit...see this section.....http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001 ... tents/made number 9

cheers guys,

thats that plan shot to s**t then.

right plan b...