NRMA gets result on 'numberplate-gate'

sorry dont know what happened to the link above
This one should work


http://www.mynrma.com.au/get-involved/a ... e-gate.htm

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NRMA gets result on Nnumberplate gate

Don't know about "Result". My van's number plate is way above the 1.3 metres as required in the design rules. It is a widespread problem with the makers and also with the Registration system that allows a van to be registered when it clearly doesn't comply with the requirements of the legislation.

they should check weights that are on the compliance plate first

Looks like the guy committed a hideous crime to cop a 3 point/ $425 fine. What a joke.

Guess the number plate could have flown could have fallen off and flown into controlled air space if mounted above 1.3 metres.

I would have thought that a number plate that couldn't be seen or was missing would be a more serious problem. It looks like a law thought up by bureaucrats with too much time on their hands. Just sayin' ......

Years ago, before I retired, I used to register my caravan only when I was able to get time off for a holiday. By the time I next had the next leave, the rego had run out, so it was a new rego again. The RTA as it was then used to do the inspection at the local office. I had to get a roadworthy certificate, and the RTA girl would walk out and see that it had pneumatic tryes, was a caravan, had brakes, look at the compliance plate and then go inside and register it for me. It was often the same for my car as well - I used to work overseas and the rego would run out whilst I was away. The goril used to even check the engine number and chassis number. Now, the RMS or whatever they are called this week don't do that 'service'. You have to go and get a 'blue slip', which used to cost $54.00 instead of about $16 for the roadworthy certificate. OK, you say, that means that the registration cost will be accordingly reduced by $54.00. Right.....

Sadly, every time I go into the RMS (Roads and Maritime SERVICES) office, I come out with my blood pressure so high that it is hammering in my ears, or maybe it is simply boiling. Whatever, I seethe, having to pay so much for so little. To be fair, the last time I went in there, I came out 2 minutes later (minus a lot of money) but much cooler, so finally maybe things are getting better?