Can you get fined for no L plates?

Penalties for not displaying L plates You could face a fine and/or up to 6 penalty points for failing to display L plates correctly on the vehicle you’re learning to drive in. A PL10 – ‘driving without L plates’ offence code can be put on your driving record, for committing this offence.

Can I ride a motorbike without L plates?

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) You don’t need L-plates. After you have obtained your CBT certificate, you will be entitled to ride any motorcycle or scooter up to 125cc. This entitlement lasts for 2 years and you will not be able to take passengers or go on motorways. You must also display L – plates.

How do you fix motorcycle L plates?

L plates should be in an upright and as close to 90 degree angle as possible. For the front L plate, a common place to attach a plate is mounted either between the forks in the centre of the bike or attached to a single fork at the side of the motorcycle using adjustable clips and bracket.

Do you have to have an L plate on a motorcycle?

In fact, many learner riders often try to cut L plates down in size or attempt to hide them using various creative techniques. Until you pass the motorcycle or moped test, the law requires that you must display an L plate on the front and back of your vehicle.

Can you drive a moped without a L plate?

The only exemption is if you passed your driving test before 1 February 2001, in which case you can ride a moped up to 50 cc without L plates and you’ll not be required to take the CBT course or full moped test. The Highway Code states that L plates must clearly be visible from in front of the vehicle and from behind.

What happens if you are caught riding without an L plate?

Checks to make sure that you are in fact the rider. Then he gives you the penalty notice. Unfortunately for you, there is no way to get out of this fine. The offence was completed when you were riding without an L-plate, whether you had one on at the start of the ride or not does not even come into consideration.

How big of a license plate do you need for a motorcycle?

L plates are required to be displayed at all times whilst riding a motorcycle or moped of no more than 125 cc (7.6 cu in) after passing motorcycle compulsory basic training (CBT) but before passing a full motorcycle test.

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