According to GOST R 50577-93 “State registration signs of vehicles. Types and main sizes. Technical requirements":
I.3. Front register sign should be installed, as a rule, along the axis of symmetry vehicle. It is allowed to install the front registration plate to the left of the axis of symmetry of the vehicle in the direction of movement of the vehicle.
I.4. The installation location of the rear registration plate must ensure that the following conditions are met:
I.4.1. The registration plate must be installed along the axis of symmetry of the vehicle or to the left of it in the direction of travel.
I.4.2. The registration plate must be installed perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle with a deviation of no more than 3°.
I.4.3. The registration plate on the vehicle must be located perpendicular to the reference plane of the vehicle with a deviation of no more than 5°.
Note. If the design of the vehicle does not allow the installation of registration plates perpendicular to the supporting plane of the vehicle, then for registration plates, the height of the upper edge of which is not more than 1200 mm, this angle may be increased to 30°, if the surface on which the sign is installed is facing upwards, and up to 15° if the surface faces down.
Front, and rear number should be located either along the axis of symmetry of the car, or to the left of it in the direction of travel (closer to the center of the road). If the numbers are installed to the right of the axis of symmetry, this will be a violation of GOST.
The following requirements apply to installation sites:
AND 2. The location for installing the registration plate must be a flat, vertical, rectangular surface and selected in such a way as to prevent the sign from being blocked by the vehicle’s structural elements, causing contamination during vehicle operation, and making it difficult to read. At the same time, registration plates should not reduce the angles of the front and rear overhangs vehicle, cover external light and signal devices, protrude beyond the side marker of the vehicle.
Attaching license plates.
GOST contains requirements regarding the bolts that must be used to secure numbers:
I.5. To fasten registration plates, bolts or screws with heads that have the color of the field of the sign or light galvanic coatings must be used.
It is allowed to attach signs using frames. Bolts, screws, frames must not block or distort the inscription “RUS” or the image of the National flag on the registration plate Russian Federation, letters or numbers.
(as amended by Amendment No. 3, approved by Order of Rostekhregulirovaniya dated May 22, 2009 No. 164-st)
It is not allowed to cover the sign with organic glass or other materials.
It is prohibited to drill additional holes on the registration plate for attaching the plate to a vehicle or for other purposes.
In case of coordinate mismatch mounting holes registration plate with the coordinates of the mounting holes of the vehicle; fastening of the signs must be carried out through transitional structural elements that ensure compliance with the requirements I.2 - I.4.
As we can see, the liability of drivers for seemingly identical violations is becoming more stringent. In order to understand this issue and determine the difference, we need to refer to GOST for installing license plates on a car.
GOST for installation of license plates
Approved by Resolution of the State Standard of Russia dated June 29, 1993 N 165 (Date of introduction 01/01/1994). The state standard of the Russian Federation imposes requirements for the installation of state registration plates on vehicles (Appendix I).
According to this requirement, each vehicle must have:
1) Places for installing registration plates.
- - one front and one rear – on cars, trucks, utility vehicles and buses
- - one rear – on other vehicles
2) The front registration plate must be installed along the axis of symmetry of the vehicle. It is allowed to install the front registration plate to the left of the axis of symmetry of the vehicle in the direction of movement of the vehicle.
3) The registration plate must be installed perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle with a possible deviation of no more than 3 degrees.
4) The registration plate must be installed in such a way that dark time day, it was possible to read it from a distance of at least 20 meters when illuminated with a standard flashlight ( lanterns) vehicle sign lighting.
Note: This requirement does not apply to the inscriptions “ RUS" And " TRANSIT", as well as the image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation.
5) It is allowed to attach signs using frames. Bolts, screws, frames must not block or distort the inscription “ RUS", image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation.
6) Must be provided reliable fastening throughout their entire life using frames or other transitional structural elements.
Prohibited:
1) Registration plates must not reduce the angles of the front and rear overhangs of the vehicle, cover external light and signaling devices, or protrude beyond the side clearance of the vehicle.
2) It is prohibited to drill additional holes on the registration plate for attaching the plate to the vehicle or for other purposes. If the coordinates of the mounting holes of the registration plate do not coincide with the coordinates of the mounting holes of the vehicle, the signs must be attached through transitional structural elements.
Approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of September 10, 2009 N 720 Technical regulations on the safety of wheeled vehicles additionally provides:
1) The state registration plate must be visible in a space limited by four planes forming visibility angles of at least: up - 15°, down - 0...15°, left and right - 30° (see picture).
Prohibited:
1) Use bolts or screws to block the frame of the letters, numbers, edging, or inscription “ RUS", as well as an image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation.
2) It is not allowed to cover the state registration plate with organic glass or other materials.
From all of the above we can draw the following conclusion:
If your car has state registration plates installed in accordance with State standards but due to mud on the road or precipitation they became unreadable this offense falls under paragraph 1 of Article 12.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. However, if your registration plate is covered with plexiglass or other materials, as a result of which it has become
Proper operation of a car is a complex organizational case. There are hundreds of components intertwined here that constantly need to be paid attention to. This and technical features and malfunctions, this includes the legal purity of registration documents, this includes knowledge of traffic rules and driving skills, and in the end, even the way your sign is attached to the car is a standard for motorists. It is exactly where and how the state registration plate should be fixed that we will talk about in this article.
What document regulates the installation of a state registration plate?
The main document establishing standards for the signs themselves, including those covering the method and place of fastening the sign, is GOST R 50577-93 “State registration signs for vehicles. Types and main sizes. Technical requirements"
How and where to correctly install the state registration plate on a car
GOST itself primarily applies to production and technological issues, since it contains a list of requirements for state registration marks. In addition, GOST also has an appendix that regulates the installation of state registration plates on a car. Such an application is Appendix 3 “Requirements for the installation of state registration plates on vehicles.” There are quite a lot of requirements, and we present them below in accordance with the current standard - GOST 50577-93. Let's say right away that signs of type 16-18 are transit type signs (on paper).
So, we quote the document, and you try to understand all the intricacies of installing signs on your car, according to the established rules. (GOST text in italics below)
3.1 Each vehicle must be provided with installation locations for the following registration plates (except for plates of types 16 - 18):
one front and one rear - on cars, trucks, utility vehicles and buses;
one rear - on other vehicles.
3.2 Places for installing registration plates must be a flat vertical rectangular surface and selected in such a way that the sign is not blocked by structural elements of the vehicle, becomes dirty during operation of the vehicle, and makes it difficult to read.
At the same time, registration plates must not reduce the angles of the front and rear overhangs of the vehicle, cover external light and signaling devices, or protrude beyond the side dimensions of the vehicle.
The front registration plate should usually be installed along the axis of symmetry of the vehicle.It is allowed to install the front registration plate to the left of the axis of symmetry of the vehicle in the direction of movement of the vehicle.
The installation location of the rear registration plate must ensure that the following conditions are met.
The registration plate must be installed along the axis of symmetry of the vehicle or to the left of it in the direction of travel.
The registration plate must be installed perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle with a deviation of no more than 30°.
The registration plate on the vehicle must be located perpendicular to the reference plane of the vehicle with a deviation of no more than 15°.
The height of the lower edge of the rear registration plate from the reference plane of the vehicle must be at least 300 mm, the height of the upper edge of the sign must be no more than 1200 mm.
Note
1 If the design of the vehicle does not allow the height of the upper edge of the registration plate to be located at a height of no more than 1200 mm, the size may be increased to 2000 mm.
2 Measurement of the height of the registration plate from the reference plane of the vehicle must be carried out on a vehicle with curb weight. The registration sign must be visible in a space limited by the following four planes: two vertical and two horizontal, touching the edges of the sign within the visibility angles indicated in Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1
The relative location of the registration plate and the registration plate lighting lamp(s) on the vehicle must comply with GOST R 41.4
3.4.7 The registration plate must be installed in such a way that in the dark it can be read from a distance of at least 20 m when illuminated by a standard vehicle sign light.
Note- The requirement does not apply to the inscriptions “RUS” and “Transit”, as well as the image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation.
To fasten registration plates, bolts or screws with heads that have the color of the field of the sign or light galvanic coatings must be used.
It is allowed to attach signs using frames. Bolts, screws, frames must not block or distort the inscription “RUS” on the registration plate, the image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation, letters, numbers or edging.
It is not allowed to cover the sign with organic glass or other materials.
It is prohibited to drill additional holes on the registration plate for attaching the plate to a vehicle or for other purposes.
From January 2019 in Russia, drivers will be allowed to drill additional holes in the sign, but they must not affect the symbols, flag and RUS code.
If the coordinates of the mounting holes of the registration plate do not coincide with the coordinates of the mounting holes of the vehicle, the signs must be fastened through transitional structural elements that ensure compliance with requirements 3.2 - 3.4. 3.6
Registration plates type 16 -18 must be installed: - on passenger cars and buses - one on the front and one on the rear windshields inside the cabin (cabin) to the right of the longitudinal plane of symmetry in the direction of movement of the vehicle; - on trucks and tractors - one sign on the front windshield inside the cab to the right of the longitudinal plane of symmetry in the direction of travel of the vehicle;
Registration plates issued for motorcycles and trailers must be carried by drivers.
Summarizing the document regulating the correct installation of the state registration plate on the car
So, as you understand, the number of requirements for attaching signs in accordance with GOST is quite extensive and at the same time limiting, that is, there are restrictions on your design fantasies regarding the installation of the sign. In short, firstly, the installation height for most car enthusiasts will be from 300 to 1200 mm (in some cases for special equipment up to 2000 mm). Secondly, the front sign is installed strictly perpendicular to the axis of the machine, on a vertical platform (the error is not specified), but the rear sign may have some installation error, according to Figure 3.1 (shown above)
It is also worth mentioning that the sign must be attached with fasteners matching the color of the sign or using special frames. You cannot drill additional holes to attach the sign. By fulfilling all the requirements described above, you can count on the fact that you will not have problems with the law and, accordingly, will not face administrative liability for the fact that you do not have the state registration plate on your car properly.
Today is another useful article. Today I want to talk about how to secure car plate numbers. To be practical and aesthetically pleasing. Of course, you can buy decorative bolts for the number, but you know, they don’t always look good. Sometimes, on the contrary, for some reason manufacturers stick reflectors on them. And they are not cheap (up to 500 rubles), so today I will tell you two practical, aesthetic and inexpensive way mounting license plates...
Let me make a reservation right away: we will strengthen the plastic license plate holder. Because this holder is now installed on 95% of cars.
Before attaching the car number plate, you need to practically fix the back wall of the plastic holder. The back wall is plastic and sometimes it is this that breaks, that is, the number falls off along with the plastic holder completely.
First, we fix the back wall; usually two washers are enough, which are installed under the screws. Let's look at the drawing.
The entire back wall has been strengthened, now it will not get lost due to movement or contact with obstacles, such as snow. Yes, and it will be more difficult to rip it off.
Now we fix the number itself. First, let's assemble the structure.
We insert the number into the grooves and close it with a plastic cover. Now you can attach the numbers.
First way
The first method is practical, but not so aesthetic. Plastic cords that tighten the number on the sides will help us here.
Everything is very simple. Insert into the holes and tighten the harnesses. We cut off the excess. Very practical, this way the number won’t fall off. But it could have been more beautiful.
This method can be used, but the aesthetic component of such fastening leaves much to be desired.
Second way
Also practical, but also aesthetic. For this method, we need to buy a “VAZ 2108 tailgate trim piston”, they are used on VAZ, it costs pennies to attach the trim. Made in the shape of a Christmas tree. Here is a photo.
Before attaching, you need to cut off the excess, because they are longer than the thickness of the number, we shorten them a little.
Then we simply take and insert these fasteners into the holes of the plastic holder, then simply press down. The fastener goes in, but does not come back out and firmly secures the car number plate. Thus, we achieve practicality and aesthetics.
