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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?

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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.

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

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.

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 by r32line

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.

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