Number Plate Covers

Baboon_AU · 28-10-2005, 12:20 AM

i am so pi**ed off.
okay heres the story.. i was travelling at 60km/h and as i was going down a hill at night my car gradually got to 70km'h and i was flashed..
i did not desever this because i was coasting down the hill and every car behind me got flashed too!!

i was wondering if there is such a cover that goes over your number plate to deflect the camera taking a photo of your plate.

i have heard rumours but i was wondering if anybody has them and where you get them from

cheers guys!

AUIII XR8 MAN · 28-10-2005, 07:59 AM

None that work & even if they did with most cameras now been digatal that don't need a flash night you still be done.

28-10-2005, 08:43 AM

Try vasoline on your hands for when you shake the judge's hand you may be able to slip away or it may reflect the flash , i haven't tryed it just heard about it

KEV EB XR8 · 28-10-2005, 08:49 AM

"Hello" Constable Care Here . "This is a public forum"

VilkasBAMIIXR6T · 28-10-2005, 04:38 PM

I have seen number plate covers that seem to deflect the light, when seen on angles and also others that are down right stuffed so rego plate not seen. A common trick is to leave some dirt/leaves in between plate and cover, excuse is that you have not cleaned. But altering number plates or displaying them not in accordance with road rules victoria could be $100 + fine and 3 demerit points.

XPcoupe · 28-10-2005, 04:49 PM

I bought a set of fog number plate covers from Perth years ago. When you looked at them straight on they were clear and from about 10% or more angel they appeared to be fogged up. never got a speed fine while I had them on.

I was asked to remove then by an friend officer one day. I don;t think he would of been friendly if I did not remove them. He stood there while I took them off.

They were advertise in motorsport mag at the time. I have not see that add for years.

GenesiS · 28-10-2005, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Baboon_AU

i am so pi**ed off.
okay heres the story.. i was travelling at 60km/h and as i was going down a hill at night my car gradually got to 70km'h and i was flashed..
i did not desever this because i was coasting down the hill and every car behind me got flashed too!!
cheers guys!

I don't mean to be an ***, but the speed of your vehicle is your responsibility, hill or no hill, you were speeding, it's black and white.

While cameras are barred on certain hills (dependending on angle the hill makes with the flat of the ground) doesnt mean they will not be on all hills, like hills below that are below that specified angle (think it's about 30 degrees). I'd be crossing your fingers and hoping it was a kid with a camera flash, or the reflection of the car behind has blurred at least one digit of your plate...

Don't mean to be rude or harsh, but like I said, you were speeding, you admit that yourself... next time use the break peddal.

Oh and this is a public forum, not the smartest idea requesting an illegal item...

LTDHO · 28-10-2005, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Baboon_AU

i am so pi**ed off.
okay heres the story.. i was travelling at 60km/h and as i was going down a hill at night my car gradually got to 70km'h and i was flashed..
i did not desever this because i was coasting down the hill and every car behind me got flashed too!!

i was wondering if there is such a cover that goes over your number plate to deflect the camera taking a photo of your plate.

i have heard rumours but i was wondering if anybody has them and where you get them from

cheers guys!

Huh? You don't think you deserve this because you were coasting? You can't be serious.

If you don't want ya numberplate photographed, don't speed that's the easiest way.

And no, there is no way you can legally deflect the flash. If the police find you have tried to do this they will fine you.

aimzes · 28-10-2005, 06:11 PM

theres a spray you can buy its often advertised in car mags, i dont think its worth doing because of the massive fines if your caught.

b2tf · 28-10-2005, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aimzes

theres a spray you can buy its often advertised in car mags, i dont think its worth doing because of the massive fines if your caught.

Been proven on more than one occasion to be totally useless.

Baboon_AU · 28-10-2005, 09:37 PM

yeah i know guys that i deserved it... i was speeding...
sorry for bringing up illegal talk in the public forum.
cheers for the help anyway!

CarBroker · 28-10-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GenesiS

While cameras are barred on certain hills (dependending on angle the hill makes with the flat of the ground) doesnt mean they will not be on all hills, like hills below that are below that specified angle (think it's about 30 degrees).

I don't mean to be pedantic, but 30 degrees a very very steep hill. It is generally considered that you should never attempt to drive up (or down?) a 30+ degree incline in a 4WD. Going crosswise on a 30 degree angle would be quite dangerous.

Maybe 15 degrees?

12 · 28-10-2005, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VilkasBAMIIXR6T

A common trick is to leave some dirt/leaves in between plate and cover, excuse is that you have not cleaned.

Saw a black 04 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Elegance on the freeway the other day. Paintwork was spotless.. gleaming! But the rear number plate looked like it hadn't been washed since purchase. Couldn't read it. LOL.. a $100G+ car and she's worried about getting busted for speeding.

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henry 351 · 28-10-2005, 11:38 PM

A photographer I knew used to use a bounce flash, ie a sensor that upon receiving a flash, immediately sets another flash off (like in photography studios) . He had the sensor and flash rigged up in the number plate light holder of his car.

I assume he is law abiding now, as the new "safety cameras" don't use flashes...

GenesiS · 29-10-2005, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CarBroker

I don't mean to be pedantic, but 30 degrees a very very steep hill. It is generally considered that you should never attempt to drive up (or down?) a 30+ degree incline in a 4WD. Going crosswise on a 30 degree angle would be quite dangerous.

Maybe 15 degrees?

Yeah your probably right, i was just trying to think of an example...

K_Man · 29-10-2005, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by henry 351

I assume he is law abiding now, as the new "safety cameras" don't use flashes...

Safety Cameras......LMAO!

RSgerry · 29-10-2005, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aimzes

theres a spray you can buy its often advertised in car mags, i dont think its worth doing because of the massive fines if your caught.

save your money...they dont work. i found out the hard way :-( BTW, this is legal in WA because the police know it doesnt work and dont care if you use it.

VilkasBAMIIXR6T · 29-10-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 012

Saw a black 04 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Elegance on the freeway the other day. Paintwork was spotless.. gleaming! But the rear number plate looked like it hadn't been washed since purchase. Couldn't read it. LOL.. a $100G+ car and she's worried about getting busted for speeding.

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Once was outside Rod Laver Arena. Porsche was pulled up for rbt. Unregistered car. So he rang his wife, she turned up in unregistered bmw. No wonder they are rich!!!