Terry Field Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I want to change my front plate for something smaller. I have done this in the past but cannot remember the size.Fancy Plates are offering one at 390mm x 84mm which seems to be about right (I know they are not strictly legal, but they look so much better!)Anyone using any other dimensions and, if so, where from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 JDM plates make the smallest legal plates. If you have a 1 in the number they are 424 x 101 and look about right on the 7 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Arundel Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Why not cut down your existing plate? Sizes are on Gov. website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I have a 3/4 size plate from 'Fancyplates' and am really pleased with how they look. They are smaller but still retain the aesthetic proportion so you dont immediately notice they are not full size. Ive only replaced the front one on mine as i think the rear doesnt look bad with the standard plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 Hi Dan,That is the way I am going. I am pretty sure they are the same as the plates on my former car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 myshowplates make a 9"x3" front works for a 5 character reg number dont mess with the spacing or font. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 https://www.myshowplates.com/number-plate-designer.asp5 character can use 9"x3" front and 13"x.4.5" rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L66TEY Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 My "small" plate measures 340mm x 90mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyedbiker Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 We have to think what these plates are for chaps, if my missus or kids were taken out by a car with "small" or "period" plates which didn't show up on CCTV I'd be somewhat miffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy the 7th Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I've got a small front plate AND take it from me that they do show up on CCTV (in a wrong time, wrong place lane) ps! It's not usual for blokes to be bragging how small theirs is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Can't see that the plate size has anything to do with recognition, just the size of the letters, the numbers and the spacing which presumably needs to stay the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 ANPR works perfectly well here with no front plate, a rear plate is all that is needed, as is the case for motorcycles in the UK, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 I used a Fancy Plates 3/4 size in the end - regular spacing and normal lettering. It does look a heck of a lot better on the car and, unless you place it alongside a full sized plate, it doesn't particularly stand out as small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 That was exactly what i thought about mine, which i am also very happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCol Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I cut my full-size plate down to the legal minimum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerial_stu Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I agree Terry, I've just received mine and it looks great, and really not so small as to draw attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 spacing and font will draw attention, after our shunt one of the officers brought the front plate to me and commented it had survived pretty well, no mention of size (or colour) had a long cheat about tyres, compounds and aging etc, he was responsible for working with the Welsh road rally boys and was a real petrol head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7 VCT Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Bigcol, I did the same as you, smaller but still legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 So the old stick on numbers onto the nose cone top won't work now?, Mr and Mrs. Killjoy certainly got a hand in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil220 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Mine has been like this for 9 years with no troubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Nice one Neil, similar to mine years ago, but painted, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Anyone knocking about without a front plate attached, but in the car "just fell off officer"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 This comes up quite often. The penalty isn't lower than for an illegal plate. And annoying the police officer is generally a bad idea: they've seen and heard it all before. (As confirmed by a Member who has been on the other side of the conversation... )Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy.Whizz Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Does anyone know of another supplier of 3/4 size number plates other than fancy plates as they have took my money and not sent my plates, their advert states on your doorstep in 48 hours, I had confirmation of my order 10 days ago, I have left messages on their answer phone because after numerous calls no one ever answers, ,I've also sent emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamC Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 https://proplates.co.uk/products/custom-number-plates These are meant to be good. Not used them myself but a colleague just has and rates them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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