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Issues With Bent Front License Plate?

Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:53 pm
by crxgsr

Are there any laws regarding a bent license plate?


I read this part:

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The number plates for a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or a motor assisted bicycle, shall be attached to and exposed in a conspicuous position on the front and rear of the motor vehicle. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 628, s. 9 (3).


I mean only bending it so that the numbers clearly visible and front facing.


The words "ontario" visible only looking from above

the words "yours to discover" only visible if looking from below.


like this, except the province is bent at 90 degrees.


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Re: Issues With Bent Front License Plate?

Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:22 pm
by Decatur

That wouldn't be legal:

12(1) Every person who,

(a) defaces or alters any number plate, evidence of validation or permit;

(b) uses or permits the use of a defaced or altered number plate, evidence of validation or permit;

(c) without the authority of the permit holder, removes a number plate from a motor vehicle or trailer;

(d) uses or permits the use of a number plate upon a vehicle other than a number plate authorized for use on that vehicle;

(e) uses or permits the use of evidence of validation upon a number plate displayed on a motor vehicle other than evidence of validation furnished by the Ministry in respect of that motor vehicle; or

(f) uses or permits the use of a number plate or evidence of validation other than in accordance with this Act and the regulations,

is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or to both, and in addition the persons licence or permit may be suspended for not more than six months. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 12 (1).