New license plates

Cee-Jay-Cee · 01-01-2013 03:47PM

chinwag wrote: »

From what I can gather, it seems that the new reg plates are for 2013 only?? Is it planned to revert back to 'old' style next year? Seems crazy to me.

Dunno where you seen that but it's wrong. The system will continue next year and for the following years. They are not reverting back to the old system again.

I personally think its ridiculous but it's still more straight forward and simplified than the uk system which is completely random bar the year digits.

I think they should scrap the current system completely and go with personal issue registrations. You apply for a registration number and take it with you each time you change car.

the groutch · 01-01-2013 03:58PM

can't believe they actually went throught with this carp.
when all these European diplomats come over for the presidency we'll be a complete laughing stock.

DebDynamite · 01-01-2013 04:09PM

What if you get 131 - D - 13?

Sheeps · 01-01-2013 04:15PM

Dublin reg plates should be split in to NS and SS.

jimmynokia · 01-01-2013 04:17PM

DebDynamite wrote: »

What if you get 131 - D - 13?

Well then your fcuked

Hippies! · 01-01-2013 05:10PM

If I had cash for a new motor this year I wouldn't buy one out of spite at the governments stupidity on this one.

In fact, I'd go as far as to say anyone who drives a 131 reg is a big doodoo-head :P

*Apologises for collapse of the car industry in advance.

Capt'n Midnight · 01-01-2013 05:22PM

Sheeps wrote: »

Dublin reg plates should be split in to NS and SS.

nah Fingal / SDCC / DL&R / DCC

you could do postal districts but then D4 cars would get keyed a lot

Pherekydes · 01-01-2013 05:23PM

Sheeps wrote: »

Dublin reg plates should be split in to NS and SS.

Dublin regs should indeed be split into the four county council areas: FL (Fingal), SD (South Dublin), DR (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown) and DC (Dublin City)

Mars Bar · 01-01-2013 06:14PM

We're getting a new car. Gonna have that stupid 131 on it.

People need to man the **** up and stop with that superstitious ****e.

Zaph · 01-01-2013 06:22PM

mikemac1 wrote: »

Michael Healy Rae made this suggestion, they took his idea and gave him none of the credit

And there I was thinking my opinion of him couldn't get any lower. Mind you, the half wits who went ahead with it are no better.

chinwag · 01-01-2013 06:33PM

CJC999 wrote: »

Dunno where you seen that but it's wrong. The system will continue next year and for the following years. They are not reverting back to the old system again . . .

I think they should scrap the current system completely and go with personal issue registrations. You apply for a registration number and take it with you each time you change car.

That makes more sense, it's what I thought before I was misled recently.

Regarding personal issue registrations, would they be an administrative nightmare if used widespread? Also, would year of manufacture be lost? Just wondering.

Gosub · 01-01-2013 06:49PM

chinwag wrote: »

That makes more sense, it's what I thought before I was misled recently.

Regarding personal issue registrations, would they be an administrative nightmare if used widespread? Also, would year of manufacture be lost? Just wondering.

Don't they have personal registration plates in Germany? Losing the year of manufacture on the plates would not be a bad thing IMHO. Too many number plate snobs around.

Harry Burns · 01-01-2013 07:10PM

Ha, tilt your head while squinting and 131 looks like a woman sticking her boobs out a window.

131

Sofiztikated · 01-01-2013 07:10PM

mikemac1 wrote: »

Michael Healy Rae made this suggestion, they took his idea and gave him none of the credit

Credit or blame?

Judge Weiner · 01-01-2013 07:10PM

mikemac1 wrote: »

I just know JJ Kavanagh will have Offaly, Kilkenny, Tipp South, Tipp North and Laois!

Same every year

They missed Laois this year. They were not quick enough.

chris2008x · 03-01-2013 08:59PM

131-LS-XX Land Rover Discovery today in Thurles

Mars Bar · 03-01-2013 09:05PM

Ours is 131-G-XX

Very odd looking.

03-01-2013 10:10PM

Pherekydes wrote: »

Dublin regs should indeed be split into the four county council areas: FL (Fingal), SD (South Dublin), DR (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown) and DC (Dublin City)

FL, SD and DR have been reserved for future use, whether they will be used or not is anyone's guess.

LizT · 03-01-2013 11:33PM

Saw 131-OY-X (not number 1

) yesterday. Don't like the new licence plates.

QuiteInterestin · 03-01-2013 11:51PM

IM0 wrote: »

Im waiting to see 131 - D - 8008135

I don't get this

If it turns out to be really obvious I'm blaming my head cold for my stupidity

LizT · 03-01-2013 11:54PM

QuiteInterestin wrote: »

I don't get this If it turns out to be really obvious I'm blaming my head cold for my stupidity

boobies.

QuiteInterestin · 03-01-2013 11:56PM

Thanks, definitely the head cold to blame

Ruski · 03-01-2013 11:57PM

It's not superstition if you want to sell more cars.

Ally Dick · 04-01-2013 12:02AM

It's a bit like The Gathering, a money racket that isn't going to pay off

Pottler · 04-01-2013 12:06AM

I drove all day today and didn't see even one. I am dissapointed at our new found pov status. I'm wondering will kildare ones read "BIKE".
I liked the 01 ones, they spelt OIKE which amused me, but then I'm fairly immature, at best. Not to mention BILK..

GSBellew · 04-01-2013 12:14AM

juan.kerr wrote: »

Do we manufacture cars here that I don't know about?

In a word, yes, I'm sure you know about them, you just don't realise they are built here.

VEN · 04-01-2013 12:22AM

chinwag wrote: »

From what I can gather, it seems that the new reg plates are for 2013 only?? Is it planned to revert back to 'old' style next year? Seems crazy to me.

yep strange 'old' bunch in there, of course theres no possibility at all that the damn cost of the vehicle will be a hindrance to car sales more than superstition or do they think everyone will want a special edition 131 numbered car thus sales going through the roof. very strange bunch, very stupid ideas really.

VEN · 04-01-2013 12:33AM

Sheeps wrote: »

Dublin reg plates should be split in to NS and SS.

An SS Volkswagen in Black

Capt'n Midnight · 05-01-2013 02:33PM

Ruski wrote: »

It's not superstition if you want to sell more cars.

It is superstition if you believe that 131/132 will sell more cars without any evidence that it might

are there any stats from anywhere else in the world that 6 monthly changed car sale or are there any stats that show people would wait a full year to get a better number ?

Teyla Emmagan · 05-01-2013 02:58PM

XxKathyxX wrote: »

I cant waiiiittt. IT always my favourite part of new years, It just give me a warm fuzzy feeling. Seeing that things are continuing on! Now it goin to be soooooooo much cooler with 131!!

xoxo

Are you alright, love?

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