Bike rack plates
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Bike rack plates
Postby tuco » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:09 pm
Here's a quote from their web site :
"Accessory plates can be ordered at any Queensland Transport Customer Service Centre, or by calling PPQ on 136 356 (a modest fee applies)."
Their idea of modest is $54.95
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Re: Bike rack plates
Postby MichaelB » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:25 pm
Got some white paint, a bit of tin & a black texta ?tuco wrote:After getting the run around with the department of transport I find out bike rack plates have to purchased from ppq.com.au (personalised plates qld)
Here's a quote from their web site :
"Accessory plates can be ordered at any Queensland Transport Customer Service Centre, or by calling PPQ on 136 356 (a modest fee applies)."
Their idea of modest is $54.95
As long as it looks neat, I don't think you'd get hassled ? Also would need to run a light to illuminate the plate at night ?
Other option is a full sized plate. They'd be cheaper than custom ones.
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Re: Bike rack plates
Postby Bnej » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:28 pm
You sure would get hassled. Fined even. If they let you make your own plates, you could make ANY plates and put them on your car - which is definitely not allowed!MichaelB wrote:As long as it looks neat, I don't think you'd get hassled ?
You'll keep them at least 5 years right? 10 bucks a year? It's nothing.
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Re: Bike rack plates
Postby tuco » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:30 pm
Interesting query on the light. I assume not other wise the rack would be supplied with cabling.MichaelB wrote:Got some white paint, a bit of tin & a black texta ?tuco wrote:After getting the run around with the department of transport I find out bike rack plates have to purchased from ppq.com.au (personalised plates qld)
Here's a quote from their web site :
"Accessory plates can be ordered at any Queensland Transport Customer Service Centre, or by calling PPQ on 136 356 (a modest fee applies)."
Their idea of modest is $54.95
As long as it looks neat, I don't think you'd get hassled ? Also would need to run a light to illuminate the plate at night ?
Other option is a full sized plate. They'd be cheaper than custom ones.
Cheers
Michael B
Only give away with your do it yourself option is half my driving time with the rack on is pre dawn so maybe a bit of reflectivity is needed to convince the appropriate people it's the real thing.
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Re: Bike rack plates
Postby MichaelB » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:34 pm
If you get hassled, the cops in your area must be bad. Sure it's not 100% kosher, but as long as you don't drag attention your way, I would have thought that common sense would prevail. Then again, we are talking about Johland here....Bnej wrote:You sure would get hassled. Fined even. If they let you make your own plates, you could make ANY plates and put them on your car - which is definitely not allowed!MichaelB wrote:As long as it looks neat, I don't think you'd get hassled ?
You'll keep them at least 5 years right? 10 bucks a year? It's nothing.
I'd arc up about $54.90 for 2 small stamped bits of metal too. They are only good for the car, not for the life of the bike or bike rack.
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Re: Bike rack plates
Postby stryker84 » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:40 pm
If you get hassled, I say a jolly good job to the coppers in your area. That's dedication for you. Not their fault someone decides to flout the law.MichaelB wrote:Bnej wrote:If you get hassled, the cops in your area must be bad. Sure it's not 100% kosher, but as long as you don't drag attention your way, I would have thought that common sense would prevail. Then again, we are talking about Johland here....
I'd arc up about $54.90 for 2 small stamped bits of metal too. They are only good for the car, not for the life of the bike or bike rack.
I'd agree with Bnej, $60 for something that's likely going to last the lifetime of your car is a worthwhile investment.
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Postby Bnej » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:49 pm
Car rego and running costs is orders of magnitude more per year.
I still say $55 is indeed reasonable. It's a lot cheaper than your bike, for example. Cheaper than one pedal for many of us even.
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Re: Bike rack plates
Postby MichaelB » Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:11 pm
Hmmm, I guess that is what is called progress in society. Displaying a not quite the standard number plate is a REALLY SERIOUS offence, especially when compared to murder, theft, dangerous driving etc.
If you get hassled, I say a jolly good job to the coppers in your area. That's dedication for you. Not their fault someone decides to flout the law.
Since some people think that $55 is quite modest, maybe they can "donate" the plates to Tuco as a supporter of his racing program.....
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Re: Bike rack plates
Postby tuco » Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:14 pm
I accept paypal but prefer bank deposit.MichaelB wrote:Hmmm, I guess that is what is called progress in society. Displaying a not quite the standard number plate is a REALLY SERIOUS offence, especially when compared to murder, theft, dangerous driving etc.
If you get hassled, I say a jolly good job to the coppers in your area. That's dedication for you. Not their fault someone decides to flout the law.
Since some people think that $55 is quite modest, maybe they can "donate" the plates to Tuco as a supporter of his racing program.....
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Re: Bike rack plates
Postby Bnej » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:00 pm
The penalties for those other offences are higher, but the law is the law, and should be enforced. If you don't like the law, write your local member and campaign to have it changed, but it's no excuse to flout it.MichaelB wrote:Hmmm, I guess that is what is called progress in society. Displaying a not quite the standard number plate is a REALLY SERIOUS offence, especially when compared to murder, theft, dangerous driving etc.
If you are allowed to manufacture your own plates, then I can make my own fake ones and speed with impunity.
I wouldn't blink at paying that to legally use a bike rack myself. Doesn't mean I have money to give away.Since some people think that $55 is quite modest, maybe they can "donate" the plates to Tuco as a supporter of his racing program.....
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Postby moosterbounce » Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:52 pm
I've never seen plates on any bike racks in WA - only on trips out of state. I know you can't have your plates obscured here, but no-one bothers with actual plates.
We are obviously more laid back in the West
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Postby heavymetal » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:09 pm
I drove a car around once for 3 months with a different plate on the front than the back The cops didn't even notice it when they pulled me over.moosterbounce wrote:but no-one bothers with actual plates.
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Postby europa » Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:19 am
That's only because they thought the bike pump in your hand was an offensive weapon Not realising that the only really offensive thing was the driverheavymetal wrote:I drove a car around once for 3 months with a different plate on the front than the back The cops didn't even notice it when they pulled me over.moosterbounce wrote:but no-one bothers with actual plates.
Care to explain how you had two different plates? Hmmm?
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Postby heavymetal » Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:32 am
I lost one. I had a spare in the shed so I put that on the front. I eventually forgot about it, and only remembered when the rego was due.europa wrote:Care to explain how you had two different plates? Hmmm?
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Postby drevil » Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:49 pm
If you have personalised plates, the cost is only $20.45, but if you don't it costs $54.95.
The extra $34 is for PPQ to process and essentially get the authority to create a copy of a Qld Transport plate. I paid the $34 when I bought my personalised plates, so I don't need to pay it again. It's almost like PPQ need to personalise your standard rego before they can make a plate.
Hope this makes sense.
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Postby tuco » Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:10 pm
I wondered why it was so much and they have the cheek to say on their on hold music they've raised $11,000,000 for road safety.drevil wrote:I didn't pay that much when I got mine, so I called PPQ and checked the price.
If you have personalised plates, the cost is only $20.45, but if you don't it costs $54.95.
The extra $34 is for PPQ to process and essentially get the authority to create a copy of a Qld Transport plate. I paid the $34 when I bought my personalised plates, so I don't need to pay it again. It's almost like PPQ need to personalise your standard rego before they can make a plate.
Hope this makes sense.
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Maybe they should have the number plate "TERDS"
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