where to put P plates? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

davey90 · 08-30-2012, 02:44 AM

3/4 way through my Greens, will be going for fulls end of this year. Quick question. I was thinking of add this to the front plate holder

but not sure how i should do the boot, since i don't want to scratch the paint, i was thinking of just slipping them in behind the number plates, but afraid of cops getting suss and saying "you're not allowed to hide the plates, they must be visible" i was thinking of going magnetic at the boot but don't want to leave square marks on the boot. Any good and legal way of displaying the P plates at the back?

Skorov · 08-30-2012, 02:48 AM

Just slip it under the plate with the full P visible. They can't really hassle you if it's clearly a P plate.

proficience · 08-30-2012, 03:18 AM

^ yep thats what im doing. the whole P is still visible so they cant say its hidden....
i do the same for the front - it doesn't touch the paint. Whatever you do, don't go magnetic... they killed my civic

Bounce · 08-30-2012, 03:26 AM

Leave them on the inside of the front and rear windows, take them off when you leave the car parked.

Gir · 08-30-2012, 03:28 AM

Yeah, I'd go with the window thing, but I think NSW has retarded P plater laws that don't allow it.

Skorov · 08-30-2012, 03:40 AM

Yup as of about 2-3 years ago P plates in NSW have to be on the outside of the car.

Sutty · 08-30-2012, 04:00 AM

Check out this link:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/...trictions.html

In summary:
Changes to the display of L and P plates on vehicles.
L or P plates may no longer be displayed from inside your vehicle. All learner and provisional drivers must clearly display their L and P plates on the front and back of the outside of the vehicle. The letters L and P on the plate must not be hidden. The penalty for incorrectly displayed plates is two demerit points and a fine.

So I'd say tucking the plate behind your rego plate will be fine so long as the P isn't obsured at all.

RZ86 · 08-30-2012, 04:40 AM

That's mine. I've had it like that since I put the new plates on and I've had no issues.

TheDemons · 08-30-2012, 05:42 AM

When I went for my test drive, I was able to slip my p-plates (plastic) behind the number plates, without it scratching.
Do you get your 86 tomorrow Davey?

davey90 · 08-30-2012, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDemons

When I went for my test drive, I was able to slip my p-plates (plastic) behind the number plates, without it scratching.
Do you get your 86 tomorrow Davey?

nah, looks like I'm getting it on Saturday now, will upload pics of "twins" hopefully!

st162celica · 08-30-2012, 07:26 AM

Pop the four corner holes out of the plastic plate and cable tie it underneath your front number plate instead of the side holder.

Magnet plate for the boot on the side.

Just keep some spare plates in the boot.

That law change sucks. I used to have them displayed inside. As people used to steal P's for fun.

Was on p's for 6 years. Lost license 3 times during P's.

1 point Good behavior license at the moment

davey90 · 08-30-2012, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st162celica

Pop the four corner holes out of the plastic plate and cable tie it underneath your front number plate instead of the side holder.

Magnet plate for the boot on the side.

Just keep some spare plates in the boot.

That law change sucks. I used to have them displayed inside. As people used to steal P's for fun.

Was on p's for 6 years. Lost license 3 times during P's.

1 point Good behavior license at the moment

AWWW.. @st162celica, you rebel!

st162celica · 08-30-2012, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davey90

AWWW.. @st162celica, you rebel!

Unlucky. Always caught by the sneaky ones hiding. Once you can see them it's too late.

st162celica · 08-30-2012, 08:07 AM

Drive like a granny til mid dec. wonder how, when I'm getting the 86 end of sept.

2 1/2 months of this

And a bit of this

08-30-2012, 02:44 AM	#1
davey90 Akina Speed Stars Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: White 86 GTS Auto [CID- ***] Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 337 Thanked 187 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	where to put P plates? 3/4 way through my Greens, will be going for fulls end of this year. Quick question. I was thinking of add this to the front plate holder but not sure how i should do the boot, since i don't want to scratch the paint, i was thinking of just slipping them in behind the number plates, but afraid of cops getting suss and saying "you're not allowed to hide the plates, they must be visible" i was thinking of going magnetic at the boot but don't want to leave square marks on the boot. Any good and legal way of displaying the P plates at the back? __________________

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RZ86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota GT 86 Manual Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 193 Thanks: 37 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's mine. I've had it like that since I put the new plates on and I've had no issues. __________________ Current: '12 Toyota GT 86 Pearl White Manual Previous: '96 Toyota Supra SZ-R

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08-30-2012, 02:48 AM	#2
Skorov Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 86 GTS White Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 603 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just slip it under the plate with the full P visible. They can't really hassle you if it's clearly a P plate.

08-30-2012, 03:18 AM	#3
proficience Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Velocity Orange 86 GTS M/T Location: Sydney Posts: 430 Thanks: 59 Thanked 113 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ yep thats what im doing. the whole P is still visible so they cant say its hidden.... i do the same for the front - it doesn't touch the paint. Whatever you do, don't go magnetic... they killed my civic

08-30-2012, 03:26 AM	#4
Bounce Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: I Location: Perth Posts: 239 Thanks: 95 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Leave them on the inside of the front and rear windows, take them off when you leave the car parked.

08-30-2012, 03:40 AM	#6
Skorov Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 86 GTS White Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 603 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup as of about 2-3 years ago P plates in NSW have to be on the outside of the car.

08-30-2012, 05:42 AM	#9
TheDemons Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Sonic Blue GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 238 Thanks: 160 Thanked 40 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I went for my test drive, I was able to slip my p-plates (plastic) behind the number plates, without it scratching. Do you get your 86 tomorrow Davey?

08-30-2012, 07:26 AM	#11
st162celica Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 86 GTS Manual - Tornado Grey Location: Sydney - Aust. Posts: 631 Thanks: 269 Thanked 146 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pop the four corner holes out of the plastic plate and cable tie it underneath your front number plate instead of the side holder. Magnet plate for the boot on the side. Just keep some spare plates in the boot. That law change sucks. I used to have them displayed inside. As people used to steal P's for fun. Was on p's for 6 years. Lost license 3 times during P's. 1 point Good behavior license at the moment

08-30-2012, 08:07 AM	#14
st162celica Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 86 GTS Manual - Tornado Grey Location: Sydney - Aust. Posts: 631 Thanks: 269 Thanked 146 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Drive like a granny til mid dec. wonder how, when I'm getting the 86 end of sept. 2 1/2 months of this And a bit of this

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