Getting a nice non-standard bike plate for your motorcycle is one of the most popular modification amongst those of us who like to stand out from the crowd.
Regardless of whether you are trying to create a one of a kind bike for road use or you want to build a show winner, you'll find that a cool number plate enhances the finished look of your bike.
If you live in the UK you should quite easily be able to find someone capable of making up bike plates for you but these days with changes in the law it is harder than ever to find a machinist who will make you up a plate which isn't road legal.
Unfortunately things have changed with the law recently and its no longer as simple. If you search online you can still find companies who will sell you a kit to make your own plates but you can find one who will sell you the finished product.
It has become much harder to get these great custom plates is due to a clampdown by the law which states that it is illegal to supply motorcycle number plates which don't comply to the DVLA's standard.
For UK companies who sell plates this means the possibility of prosecution under the law if the police find an illegal plate on the road which they produced. Legally produced plates are nice and easy to read in comparison to many custom numbers so its easy to understand how this situation has developed but that doesn't stop us wanting our own style on the back of our bikes.
If you still want to get a custom plate but don't fancy making it yourself at home then you need to find a plate maker who doesn't mind taking the risks with the law, if you're lucky you'll have some biker friends who can point you in the right direction. Just remember that if you get caught with your dodgy plates you could face a slap on the wrist if you are lucky or a fine and penalty points if you are not.
Regardless of whether you are trying to create a one of a kind bike for road use or you want to build a show winner, you'll find that a cool number plate enhances the finished look of your bike.
If you live in the UK you should quite easily be able to find someone capable of making up bike plates for you but these days with changes in the law it is harder than ever to find a machinist who will make you up a plate which isn't road legal.
Unfortunately things have changed with the law recently and its no longer as simple. If you search online you can still find companies who will sell you a kit to make your own plates but you can find one who will sell you the finished product.
It has become much harder to get these great custom plates is due to a clampdown by the law which states that it is illegal to supply motorcycle number plates which don't comply to the DVLA's standard.
For UK companies who sell plates this means the possibility of prosecution under the law if the police find an illegal plate on the road which they produced. Legally produced plates are nice and easy to read in comparison to many custom numbers so its easy to understand how this situation has developed but that doesn't stop us wanting our own style on the back of our bikes.
If you still want to get a custom plate but don't fancy making it yourself at home then you need to find a plate maker who doesn't mind taking the risks with the law, if you're lucky you'll have some biker friends who can point you in the right direction. Just remember that if you get caught with your dodgy plates you could face a slap on the wrist if you are lucky or a fine and penalty points if you are not.
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