Riding with L-plates as a full licence holder

[mealexme]

I'm thinking of getting a little second job to help with the finances, and thought it might be fun to join the Domino delivery crew, riding around on scooters all day and eating peoples pizzas. 

 

No wait, delivering. Delivering peoples pizzas. I must remember to get that right before the interview.

 

But then I got to thinking. If I use their bikes, they all have L-plates on them. 

 

Now, I've had my licence for over 10 years and I've done a bit of research on this, but I can't find anywhere that says for definite if I can ride with L-plates or not? 

 

The .gov website says they "should" be removed or covered, but then other websites say they "must" be remove and I can't find anything definitive. 

[Fiddlesticks]

Admittedly this is an uninformed response, but I'd go with should.

[KiwiBob]

Just stick some gaffer tape over it!

[Stu]

Putting a bit of black tape across the L plate is usually enough 

 

 

[Old-codger]

Have a read of this I think it answers your question. L plate sizes - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

What used to be done when a qualified person drove a vehicle with L plates fitted as Stu suggested to put a black tape cross over the plate.

[RideWithStyles]

Yea ive just put black tape crossed up over the plates when ive had to ride the wifes bike for longer journeys (motorway use) but for everything else i haven't really bothered cos it more important that a beginner or restricted license holder has the plates on to make other road users know...

mind you you dont have get some puzzled looks when you bag a few over takes on cars etc and they see the little bike with a topbox and L plates .

[onesea]

8 hours ago, RideWithStyles said:

Yea ive just put black tape crossed up over the plates when ive had to ride the wifes bike for longer journeys (motorway use) but for everything else i haven't really bothered cos it more important that a beginner or restricted license holder has the plates on to make other road users know...

mind you you dont have get some puzzled looks when you bag a few over takes on cars etc and they see the little bike with a topbox and L plates .

They probably think your a delivery rider, drug runner or thief.

 

[RideWithStyles]

Luckily i wear a helmet then....

[Bender]

You must display L plates while a learner, but should remove them when not.

 

One gets you 6 points for not doing it, the other probably a telling off from a condescending traffic cop with anpr who is bored.

[Bungleaio]

I rode back from the test centre with L plates on, if its not allowed then they wouldn't have permitted it. 

[RideWithStyles]

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Edited November 20, 2023 by RideWithStyles

[mealexme]

Thanks for the replies.

 

They never got back to me, so it looks like it's not an issue I'm going to have to deal with anyway

[Bender]

1 hour ago, Bungleaio said:

I rode back from the test centre with L plates on, if its not allowed then they wouldn't have permitted it. 

Mine were taken off by instructor who took me there.

[onesea]

25 minutes ago, Bender said:

Mine were taken off by instructor who took me there.

So where mine but we want home down the motorway. He also said it’s now your licence ride as you want.

 

I believe you can ride with L plates on I know some local delivery riders do, when using delivery scooters.

[Blackholesun]

I’ve heard before they make you take a cbt even if you have a full licence