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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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Christian H
Germany
58 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2021 : 10:30:03
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In relation with this forum and our MMM cars I always thought "GB" stands for Going Better...-;)
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Vitesse
United Kingdom
234 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2021 : 15:47:09
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Good to know that this government (checks notes) isn't interested in 'gesture politics'. Although I fully recognise that this may be important for those of you in Norn Iron. Since Northern Irish number plates are distinctive - and no longer confusible with those in the Republic unless in the old white on black format - it would surely have made more sense to create a new code for them. GBN perhaps? It's not unknown to see IRL plates on Northern Irish cars.
GB plates go back to the year dot, so I'm not clear why Grant Shapps thinks this is suddenly so important. Many classic cars still have their original metal ones affixed, but it appears that if travelling abroad they will now have to have a UK one as well. The AA (who were assured that there wasn't going to be a change) are apparently stuck with fifty thousand GB plates they won't be able to sell - and no doubt the RAC and Halfords (to name but two) have more than a few as well. Edmund King of the AA has pointed out that removing and replacing old GB stickers will just add to plastic waste: "What can you do with a used GB sticker? Maybe Wetherspoons can use them as beer mats, or we can sell them to anyone with the initials, maybe Gordon Brown or Gareth Bale, but that's a very niche market." |
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Mike the M
United Kingdom
481 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2021 : 17:07:53
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It used to be 'L' for learner and 'GB' Getting better!! So my Dad told me!!![](images/icon_smile_blush.gif)
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2535 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2021 : 21:15:00
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You really would have thought wouldn't you that they had something rather better to occupy their minds!
On a different note, great to see you in print Christian.
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Foz
United Kingdom
769 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2021 : 12:12:04
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Saw the Private Eye cover.... "Government denies fool shortage" They are obviously right! FOZ |
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tonym
United Kingdom
653 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2021 : 14:06:13
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Maybe using UK is a bit of a hint to Nicola of the north ? |
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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
424 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2021 : 11:02:15
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I shan't be removing my period GB plate!( however haven't been abroad for 2 years and not lightly in the near future !)
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Edited by - graham holdsworth on 04/10/2021 11:05:40 |
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colintf
United Kingdom
1501 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2021 : 11:21:59
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mine's staying put as well Graham!
Colin Murrell PA0786 (D0285 previously) Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5) http://www.triple-mracing.com/ |
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Keith Wallace
United Kingdom
367 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2021 : 15:33:12
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Mines staying put too, not that I’ve ever taken the car abroad, but i believe it gives cars following me more confidence.
Keith.
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merlinart
United Kingdom
149 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2021 : 13:31:47
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Roll on the Republic...we won't need either then! |
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Westbury
United Kingdom
2009 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2021 : 15:29:01
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Constraints which are correctly applied on this forum forbid me to make comment.
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LewPalmer
USA
3242 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2021 : 17:11:25
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Who or what body is now dictating the change? As an American, I really don't care, but if this is the desire of the EU, I thought the UK was no longer subject to their whims. And why the change after so many years?
Lew Palmer PA1169, 2M1281, NA0651 |
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Richard Verrill
United Kingdom
346 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2021 : 17:49:51
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Taking the Great out of Britain? Always thought I was British having blood from all parts not United Kingdom'ish!!
Richard PA1733 YA5206 |
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2535 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2021 : 20:51:31
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Someone told me Lew that it's 111 years. Certainly long before any of us, and particularly our government who I understand decided, were even thought of. Change for change's sake or to put it his way, "Taking back control".
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6118 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2021 : 21:12:12
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Just to be clear, country identifier codes are nothing whatsoever to do with the EU. They are in fact overseen by the United Nations. And the decision is entirely a matter for the UK government.
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