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Someone's already done it - see www.speedflip.com. I notice that they have a disclaimer stating that it's for "show or off road use only", so someone may want to check the legalities of it!
When speed cameras were all film and not digital it was possible for the Authorities to use all different settings using the original negative to enhance and read obscured plates with say cement dust applied to a wet reg plate or grime or even as I had seen a slave flash unit that fired directly back at the camera. I know as I used to repair these photographic printer machines. Digital however although very flexible has crimped their style a wee bit, as at what point does it become a manipulated /altered Image as opposed to just an enhanced image? Start asking questions about digital watermarks methinks!
All I am asking is, is it illlegal to cover your number plate whilst you are stationary with your engine off? If it isn;t....?
I think that it could come down to what your intention was when you covered the plate, and what withJudge - "So, Mr Eagle, why did you cover up the VRM of your motorcycle with a piece of cardboard?"BE - "So that it couldn't be seen by the $camera cars used by the Council to enforce parking restrictions" Judge - "So that they couldn't fine you?"BE - "Yes, your Honour"Judge - "Guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice, take him down!"<back to the saucy picture>
I've had a good look on the internet and I found this;
Quote from: Ewan Hoosami on 12 August, 2012, 04:20:42 AMI've had a good look on the internet and I found this;Just wanted to see the saucy pic again
Quote from: DastardlyDick on 12 August, 2012, 07:35:43 AMI think that it could come down to what your intention was when you covered the plate, and what withJudge - "So, Mr Eagle, why did you cover up the VRM of your motorcycle with a piece of cardboard?"BE - "So that it couldn't be seen by the $camera cars used by the Council to enforce parking restrictions" Judge - "So that they couldn't fine you?"BE - "Yes, your Honour"Judge - "Guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice, take him down!"<back to the saucy picture>Perverting the course of justice is a criminal offence. They decriminalised parking back in the early nineties. As you quite rightly point out DD, it is not illegal to cover your number plate with a cover for your bike/car, so why would my idea for a flip up cover be less acceptable, or indeed against CIVIL law? And, by the way, it's not a fine, it's a penalty. No civilian/citizen can impose a fine on another in this country. That's part of the reason why BPA members can't enforce their parking tickets at present. Still waiting for someone to shoot me down. In the meantime, back to the saucy picture...
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