I share a car with a learner driver so they have to drive with L-plates. Does this mean that everytime I want to drive the car I have to take their L-plates off or is it ok for me to drive with them left on?
2007-02-20 23:00:01 · 12 answers · asked by Steve 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
You should really take them off when you are driving, and then replace them when the learner is back in the car.
I am worried though that there are conflicting answers to this question from supposed driving instructors. Maybe the Government should do an 'MOT' for driving instructors as they are now doing for medical practioners.
2007-02-21 07:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by RichyB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get this right for you, it is NOT illegal to keep the L plates on. Pointless, but not illegal. Nor do you have to show the green P plates, they're entirely voluntary. All that happens if you continue to carry the L plates is that you detract from their value to show that a genuine learner is at the wheel, plus as already said if you're on your own be prepared to be stopped frequently by the police asking where your supervising driver is. And probably having the hassle of having to produce your licence, your insurance and your MoT while they're at it. You've passed you test, congratulations! Now ditch the L plates and, if you wish, wear green P's for the time being.
2016-05-24 01:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal to drive with L plates on your car at any time but it is recommended that you only use them when there is a learner in the car.
2007-02-24 09:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by garry427798 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is illegal.
I am a driving instructor, so i'll clear this up for you.
The only people allowed to drive with L plates on are
1) Learners with a supervised driver (supervised meaning over the age of 21, and having held a full license for 3 years)
2) PDIs and ADIs who are registred with the DSA. adertising is only allowed on PDI and ADI cars.
Private tuituion is allowed, but you are not allowed to supervise your friend if you have just passed. You need to have 3 years experiance before you can do this.
So you should really take the L plates off when you drive. Other drivers will see them, and they may think you are a learner, and they may alther their style of driving because of it.
If you were stopped by the police its not really that big a deal, but the law is the law afetr all.
2007-02-20 23:06:29 · answer #4 · answered by sambucaman 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When you are driving, take them off. I think there is another letter like P for probationary driver that you can buy. You'l just have to swap if the other learner is still using the same car. Congratulations! Take care though. Most accidents occur among newly qualified drivers.
2007-02-20 23:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by VWat22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the U.K Highway Code -
'Plates should be removed or covered when not being driven by a learner (except on driving school vehicles).'
2007-02-21 00:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah basically if you possess a driving license that means you are trained in driving, hence no L is allowed.but in your case[ i faced this problem too], if the cops stop you ,you keep some kind of proof that your friend/other driver is learning so that they let you off.
2007-02-20 23:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO BECAUSE YOU AN ADULT DRIVER YOU MAY DRIVE THE CAR . BUY YOU MAY GET STOPPED FOR A LICENSE CHECK IF YOU ARE ALONG.
2007-02-24 16:17:18 · answer #8 · answered by thumper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can leave them on. Keep a COPY of your licence in the car in case you get pulled...it'll save a lot of messing about.
2007-02-20 23:03:15 · answer #9 · answered by lou b 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll be getting the ones that aren't permanent when my daughter is ready. Better for me.
2007-02-20 23:41:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋