Side Mounted Number Plates

[r32line]

As the topic title suggests, I was wondering if this is legal or not? I've seen a few GTR's with the number plate mounted to the side leaving the intercooler un-obstructed which looks quite tough imo.

I know some evo's come with a number plate holder side mounted from factory but I figured it's illegal unless the car came like that?

[emts]

nice thread answering your questions here:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/La...p;hl=side+plate

[R31Nismoid]

You are allowed to have it on the drivers side, as long as it can be seen from 45 degree @ a certain distance (i forget exactly, but drivers side will of course be fine)... or in the factory spot.

Nowhere else is allowed.

There is a mention in the Supp Regs of the law in question relating to it about factory/OEM mounting brackets, if that is all you have then that's all you can use.

EVO's and other cars that come factory like that are OK.

I've actually taken a defect to court over that law (rear mounting on a HR31 is quite inset so you cannot see the plate from 45 degree's)... and of course won due to the Supp Reg's stating that if it's factory - it's A-OK.

[KURAUN]

haha yeah i love my evo, its on the passengers side to

[NISSAN GTR]

if mounting is an issue i have done an in depth post on making security brackets offset to the front bar , on the side looks really ordinary espescially since you have to drill through your front bar or as one knobhead suggested to use double sided tape , massive damage afterwards when removed . fckn lol

[krzysiu]

Either side is illegal. Must be seen at a 45deg angle at a distance of 20 meters. If it's on the drivers side you won't e able to see it from the passenger side at 20 meters. Just leave it in the middle because it's not worth the 3 points and fine that comes with it.

[R31Nismoid]

Depends how the plate is mounted as to if it can/can not be seen.

[bombtrack]

Interesting thread.

Mine's been mounted on the passenger side since I got my front bar years ago. I was unsure of the legality but I have never been hassled about it.

[bozodos]

it does look wanky though

[bombtrack]

lol true

[r32line]

Hmmm, yeah it seems like it's not worth the hassle. Don't want something that could attract a fine even if it's legal.

Gotta love being guilty until proven innocent... Hooray for Victoria

Edited February 24, 2010 by r32line

[EeLeYe]

Apparently you don't have to even have a number plate on the front - only on the rear. Of course if you do have one on the front, you must follow the regulations.

Whilst I was working at Ford, all the non-registered vehicles that had to be driven to the various departments only had one trade plate - which had to be on the rear.

Then again, a cop will love any reason to pull over a skyline or any import.

[KURAUN]

trade plates are different, you only need 1 fitted to the rear

a registered car needs 2 plates and to be visable in the legal aspects