Thread: Hide your rego no?

This has been a long running issue actually. Originally the issue came up with an insurance complany that found out through a 4wd forum the actual cause of damage that had been claimed (the owner being stupid) and a couple of others had issues because of what the insurance company classed as risky behaviour (isn't that just 4wding to us ).

Scrubbys complaints about a vehicle in 4wd monthly was the latest one that I knew about. and incidentally I understand the med council started some time after he ran somebody down in a vehicle, can't remember if they died or not in the end. it was either a merc or 4wd he was driving at the time I am led to believe.

I have long wondered if the special glass and associated electrickery used in instant darkening welding helmets could be used over number plates as a defence against revenue cameras. Any comments?

3M make a reeded plastic that, with the reeds running vertically acts as a lens ..........Straight on = crystal clear .......... slight angle = nothing

Sschmez - that's handy to know! (Thanks Shorty for asking the Q).

Do you use it on your vehicle at all (rego)?

Sschmez - i think i better cancel that last question. don't wan't to cause any trouble. oops.

as mentioned by a couple above there have actually been a few incidences of DOT getting info from rego's (or could be exaggeration to a degree) but the way i've read it on other forums and magazines seems after the DOT went mad calling in a heap of profiled vehicles out of the magazines that they started blanking.

Just think most people who have a 3' lift or 33's/35's the DOT could probably defect you... but those idiots who go a 5" lift and 2" body and 37" tyres etc. etc. etc. are just asking for trouble (i have a mate who was done recently for just that)

I know that various transport depts look at the modified 4WD mags ... and to me putting a vehicle that's not fully engineered in a mag is just asking for trouble.

In general I must say that I have seen a lot of stuff on forums about home build ups that just leaves me feeling cold. Not that I've dobbed anyone in, but it does worry me ...

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

I have long wondered if the special glass and associated electrickery used in instant darkening welding helmets could be used over number plates as a defence against revenue cameras. Any comments?

You used to be able to buy rego plate holders with a clear plastic window but these were made illegal in WA because the plastic reflected the flash of the camera and obscured the number. Now you aren't allowed to cover the plate with anything.

I have seen advertised a spray on coating to achieve the same thing but this is also illegal.

I don't think there is much worry on this if an ex mate or jealous girl friend whats to put you in well you will get a call.
If you put a picture of your 4x4 in a mag and it has modifications that stick out as obviously illegal for the state it is registered in and they (Transport Authority) are happy readers of the mag and spot that well bad luck you should not have been an idiot and advertised your illegal car in a mag.
As far as people using your number plates for illegal activities, every time you park you car at a big shopping center you play Russian roulette with will you plates be stolen or not.
Its happening a lot at the moment.