Thread: Same number plates ?

I would think it is possible.

I have 4X4XFAR as custom plates on my Rangie (SA). I used to have the same plates in the NT.

I know its possible.
But whats the legal angle and practical angle.
Road toll cameras could send bills to wrong people if someone doesn't have a E tag.........etc

Happens all the time, not just plates. A mate (NSW) has the same name and date of birth as a QLD truck driver, my mate has never been booked. He gets a letter from RTA (NSW) that his license has been cancelled due to his driving record. Turns out that the QLD truckie has been booked a few times in NSW and the tickets went on my mates driving record. My mate could only get the record cleaned by getting the QLD truckie to sign a stat dec that the fines were his. My mate was, at the time, a NSW Highway Patrol cop.

Yep. It's possible. I know of three 101's that have the numberplate LR-101.
One has additional letters "SA", another has additional letters "VIC" and the other has additional letteres "NSW".

Road laws and regulations are far from National at this stage. Registration is still very much state based. My "club permit" is not recognised in WA and my "exempt trailer" plate is not recognised outside Victoria.

Originally Posted by 101 Ron

I know its possible.
But whats the legal angle and practical angle.
Road toll cameras could send bills to wrong people if someone doesn't have a E tag.........etc

A fellow I worked with got a fine form Citylink. It was sorted out easily when he pointed out the photo was not of his car.
These camera thingys are always stuffing up. If you get one that is not right, challenge it. Send them an invoice for your time and expenses for "quality checking" their equipment.
If it gets to court (which I doubt it will get that far), point out those additional letters on the plate ("VIC", "NSW", "QLD") and point out they did not practice "due diligence".

Originally Posted by ugu80

Happens all the time, not just plates. A mate (NSW) has the same name and date of birth as a QLD truck driver, my mate has never been booked. He gets a letter from RTA (NSW) that his license has been cancelled due to his driving record. Turns out that the QLD truckie has been booked a few times in NSW and the tickets went on my mates driving record. My mate could only get the record cleaned by getting the QLD truckie to sign a stat dec that the fines were his. My mate was, at the time, a NSW Highway Patrol cop.

I would assume they had the same address and licence number as well.
If not, the NSW policeman who booked the truck driver did not do his job properly. A valuable lesson for your NSW Highway Patrol cop mate.

I think just thinking a interstate 101 style ram raid on a ATM or jewelly shop could be in order................

Will the real 101 step forward


Hey Mick I was not trying to mention the number plates in question.

Originally Posted by 101 Ron

I think just thinking a 101 style ram raid on the local ATM or jewelly shop could be in order................

Will the real 101 step forward

I eagerly await the news report.
When are you doing it?