Can I drive my own car on trade plates?

Trade plates are for motor trade use only. They should only be used for the purpose outlined on your application form and not for personal use in the evenings or outside of work.

Can ANPR read trade plates?

ANPR cameras now account for millions of number plate reads every month, however they cannnot recognise trade plates on dashboards and behind glass, hence the reasons for the new DVLA trade plate display rules.

Can you drive a car on trade plates if it is Sorn?

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SORN cars on trade plates do not require road tax and the insurance would be covered by your motor trade insurance policy. However, it is still illegal to drive a SORN vehicle unless you are driving it to or from a pre-booked MOT testing centre.

Who owns a trade plate?

A trade plate is a temporary number plate used by motor traders or vehicle testers to save them the cost and time to register and tax every vehicle temporarily in their possession.

Can I borrow trade plates?

You cannot borrow his plates. He can use the plates to cover any vehicle in his care as part of his normal business.

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What are the rules for driving on trade plates?

What are the rules? Trade plates must be used only for the particular business purposes for which they were issued. It is an offence to use more than one vehicle under a trade licence at any one time, and to keep a vehicle on a road when not in use except in certain emergency situations.

How does trade plate driving work?

A trade plate driver is a professional driver who collects and delivers vehicles for a living. The actual 'trade plate' is a special set of registration plates they carry to notify the police and other drivers that they are driving the vehicle in the capacity of a professional.

Do trade plates cover no insurance?

The Trade Plate itself does not provide any Insurance cover. It merely removes the need for Road Tax during the Motor Trade Business related journey. However, the Trade Plate number will be linked to your MID record.

How much do trade plate drivers earn?

If we look at the Trade plate driver salary statistics in United Kingdom as of November 29, 2023, the represented employee makes £30,356; to be more precise pay rate is £2,530 per month, £584 per week, or £15 per hour.

Can you test drive a car on trade plates with no MOT?

You shouldn't test drive a car with no MoT because it's on trade plates, the only reasons this vehicle can be driven are to/from an MoT or to test the condition of the car when it's undergoing repair work. If caught by the police, you could get into trouble for driving it when you know it doesn't have an MoT.

What happens to my road tax when I trade in my car?

Since you pay road tax for the year upfront, you're probably wondering what happens to it when you sell your car. Well, the short answer is that the current registered keeper (you) is responsible for the road tax until the moment of sale, at which point responsibility passes to the new owner.

Does a trader need to tax a car?

You do not need to make a SORN on a vehicle if you're a motor trader or vehicle tester and all the following apply: it's only temporarily in your possession (until you sell it) it's being kept at your business premises.

Can you carry passengers on trade plates?

Trade plates should not be used on a vehicle that is carrying passengers for hire and reward as the purposes for a trade licence being issued does not allow passengers to be carried on a commercial or personal basis.

Can speed cameras read dirty number plates?

Can ANPR Cameras Read Dirty Number Plates? If the dirt obscures the numbers and characters, ANPR cameras won't be able to read your number plate. However, the technology used in the cameras can read licence plates in different conditions, including dirt, dust and low lighting.

Can I read a number plate from 20 Metres away?

In good daylight, you must be able to read a vehicle number plate from a distance of 20 metres (or from a distance of 20.5 metres for old style number plates). If you want to do your own number plate test, when walking down a street or in a car park, 20 metres is about 5 car lengths.

Are trade plates exempt from the congestion charge?

Vehicles in this class which travel into the city from outside, and which aren't registered with TPH will still need to pay the Congestion Charge. Most motor trade vehicles, including those used on trade plates, will not be exempt.

How do I send my trade plates back to DVLA?

Return of trade plates

If you do not intend to renew your trade licence you must fill in form VTL308 to surrender your trade licence to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1DZ. The front and rear trade plates should also be sent to the above address on expiry of the trade licence.

What does a trade plate look like?

Trade plates look quite different from regular number plates as they have red letters on a white background and they're not permanently attached in the same way as regular registration plates.

How much does traders insurance cost?

Although giving an exact premium with no details is almost impossible, we can tell you our road risk policies start from: Third Party £318* What does this cover. Third Party Fire and Theft £382* What does this cover. Fully Comprehensive £477* What does this cover.

Can I drive a uninsured car with my insurance?

Comprehensive insurance isn't what it used to be under some policies. Be warned that sometimes the police will stop you for driving a car that is not insured in its own right – but you will be covered if you have your own insurance. Make sure that there can be no suggestion that the car belongs to you!

How do I get a traders policy?

To even qualify for a Motor Trade insurance policy, you must first be able to provide evidence that you are running a business that generates a source of income, such as receipts from vehicles you've bought and sold, or documents showing vehicles you've worked on.

How long does plate transfer take at DVLA?

It takes around 2-4 weeks for the DVLA to process the transfer of a registration number.

How many sets of trade plates can I have?

To be eligible to apply for a trade licence you must either be a motor trader, a dealer in mechanically propelled vehicles, or a vehicle tester. 4. How many trade plates can a dealer have? A dealer can have as many trade plates as they can show a need for, as long as the conditions are met.

Can traders drive any car?

The cars you can drive on a Motor Trade insurance policy will depend on the type of policy you take out. Usually, you can't just drive any car you feel like driving; most trade car policies will only let you drive cars related to your business for business purposes, or that you own.