In the road that I live in there is a RAC driving school car that has no "L" plate on its front, is this legal.
2007-07-08 10:44:35 · 10 answers · asked by Web Foot 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It must display an L plate to the front and rear. ( this is required by law)
If it's an RAC driving school car it probably has a magnetic roof sign that he puts on while teaching. This would be removed when it's not in use as they tend to get stolen ( and cost a fortune)
It should also have the instructors ADI Trainee license displayed in the front window.
Husband is ex-driving instructor. Been there, done that.
2007-07-08 10:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by Debi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a full size L plate is required to be displayed to the front and rear of any vehicle when it is being used for the purpose of driver training.
If it is a driving school the roof pod may have an approved L displayed on it, which would satisfy the legal minimum requirment. Failiing that, unless there are front and rear L plates displayed at the time of tuition both the pupil & the instructor commit road traffic act offences,.
2007-07-08 10:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by rick_wenham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The car in your street presumably has a roof sign, which is removable, or has magnetic signs, again removable.
To teach someone to drive the car must display a red L front and rear, the driver must be accompanied by a driver who is over 21 and has held a full licence for more than 3 years.
2007-07-08 13:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by undercover elephant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the car is being driven by a learner, it is required by law to show L plate both front and back.
If this car is used by the instructor as a family car at other times it doesnt have to show the L plates then.
2007-07-08 10:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I see the front I think it's someone from here (Michigan) with a California plate in front for decoration (very common for some reason) Since we don't have front plates. If it is a legit California car I think wow what a long drive
2016-05-17 04:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The car you mention is not legal without an L plate. You need a proper L plate to signify yourself to other road users you are a learner and not simply a qualified driver using an instructor car. However, simply a parked instructor car needs no L plate even if it is on the public highway as it is not being driven.
Let them know!
2007-07-08 10:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by Phil G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The school near where I live is currently offering driver's ed courses and are just driving the cars from the various schools involved. I don't think they have any special plates or anything.
2007-07-08 11:57:50 · answer #7 · answered by Carly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work for a hire company in uk that hires out lerner cars. it is law that it must have an L plate on both front and rear. however they might get away with it if they have the roof sign ( the later is just a speculation)
2007-07-08 11:23:51 · answer #8 · answered by mowhokman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any car can be used to teach people to drive. I've never heard of a special lisence for that.
2007-07-08 10:47:54 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any car which is on the road legally. "L" plates fore and aft but it does not say where only that they should be clear
2007-07-08 11:01:46 · answer #10 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋