What is the legal size for a motorcycle number plate?

The standard size of a plate is most commonly nine inches by seven inches in total. While there is no exact ruling on plate size, the letters it contains must always follow this sizing correctly.

What is the smallest legal number plate for a motorcycle?

We currently have the following smallest legal sizes number plates for motorcycles (over 2 rows): – 9′ x 6.5′ (228mm x 164mm) For 7 Digit Registrations [or less]. – 7.6′ x 6.5′ (194mm x 164mm) For 7 Digit Registrations With a 1 or I [or less].

Are 7×5 number plates legal?

It’s illegal. Here’s the regs direct from the DVLA: Motorcycles registered from 1 September 2001 must only display a number plate at the rear of the vehicle. Tricycles made from motorcycles must meet the number plate requirements for motorcycles.

Are motorcycle plates and car plates the same size?

License Plate Sizes Automobile, commercial, and trailer license plates are 12″ x 6″. Motorcycle license plates 7″ x 4″ (plates issued prior to July 1, 1970, are 8″ x 5″).

Can I put a smaller number plate on my motorbike?

There are very clear laws governing the size of motorcycle license plates, and the smaller ones you see are generally illegal.

Are 4D plates legal?

Yes. ‘4D’ style number plates are fully road legal, as long as they follow some important rules. To be road legal, your number plates must: Have a backing made from a reflective material.

Is it illegal to have a small number plate?

Yes! Shortening your number plates is legal, as we still follow the DVLA standard for spacing on the plates. On either side of your number plate characters will be the correct measurement of spacing to make them legal. You can rest assured that these are legal.

What size is a UK motorcycle number plate?

9 x 7 inches
The standard motorcycle number plate size is 9 x 7 inches (228mm x 178mm). We stock this motorbike number plate size in many different materials, though we know that a standard motorcycle number plate may not be exactly what every customer is looking for. Prices for our bike plates start at just £15.99.

What is standard number plate size?

520 x 111 mm
Standard Oblong 520 x 111 mm Number Plates. Choose from a range of legally compliant flag options and regional identifiers. A low cost advertising medium to get your brand in front of road users and the wider general public.

What is the actual size of a license plate?

A standard, regular, full size license plate or tag is 6-inches by 12-inches. It is attached to the vehicle with screws through two standard screw holes.

Are black motorcycle number plates legal?

Bikes registered before 1 January 1973 can show those lovely looking ‘black and white’ plates – although the text can be white, grey or silver. If you see a modern bike with a black and white plate, it’s probably not legal and the rider is taking a risk if he ever gets pulled on it.

Are gel plates illegal?

There can be no doubt that gel resin number plates can offer a more modern and stylish way to display your car’s reg, but are gel number plates legal? Well, the good news is that providing that they adhere to all the regulations outlined in the Motor Car Act, gel-style plates is perfectly legal to use.

What is the standard size of a motorcycle number plate?

The standard size of a plate is most commonly nine inches by seven inches in total. While there is no exact ruling on plate size, the letters it contains must always follow this sizing correctly. Since 2001, all the characters on motorcycle registrations have been required to be 64mm in height with a width of 44mm.

How big is a JDM motorcycle number plate?

Here at JDM Plates, all of our sizes are legal to help you comply with the law! We currently have the following smallest legal sizes number plates for motorcycles (over 2 rows): – 9′ x 6.5′ (228mm x 164mm) For 7 Digit Registrations [or less].

How big of a number plate do I Need?

All number plate sizes are approximate, and for custom sizes, we may have to make a small charge. Again, contact us with your requirements. Personalized registrations, personal number plates…which ever term you use it doesn’t matter. It is our choice as people to pimp our number plates.

Where can I get a custom bike number plate?

For more forum and club number plate information, visit our Club Page. If you want to pimp your ride, the first step is to pimp your plate. Below is a list of number plate sizes that we currently offer. The sizes you see appear as options in the drop down menu within our number plate maker.