Putting "P-plates" upside down purposely

[Albeniz]

I have seen quite a few cars on the road with the p-plates placed upside down.

I think it was done deliberately as both the front and back plates were placed the same (wrong)way.

 

What are the drivers trying to show? What will be the penalty if stopped by police?

Comments anyone?

[Mbabypony]

I never noticed it yet.

 

But prolly not done on purpose.

 

No matter which way they put it left side up or watever, it still serves its purpose.

 

Makes no difference to me.

[Dumb]

P-plate placed upside down become d - dumb

[Albeniz]

I never noticed it yet.

But prolly not done on purpose.

No matter which way they put it left side up or watever, it still serves its purpose.

Makes no difference to me.

 

I was thinking, are they trying to mock at the law makers?

[Nerdyfrog]

actually, it doesn't matter much in this case, my personal view.

 

i do not think the police will stop them.

 

as long as have the sign up, is ok. People still recognise the symbol anyway.

[Kianbeng]

The original design -> arrow up position, it's like thumbs up symbol.

 

Those who pass the TP with flying colours, is thumbs up. Those who just barely pass the TP test, will be required to position the arrow downwards.

[System]

i think it is just plain ignorant....

[Albeniz]

i think it is just plain ignorant....

 

Plain ignorant?

Just like how some of the residents hang the national flag upside down/inside out, outside the window of the HDB flats during the month of National Day?

[Albeniz]

I was thinking, are they trying to mock at the law makers?

 

Could it be possible that:

 

for e.g. an experience driver got his licence revoked, was forced to re-take driving test again and passed the test. Feeling humiliated that he has to comply with the requirement of the law and treated like a newbie, he vent his anger by putting the plate upside down.

 

Just some thoughts.

Edited June 3, 2007 by Albeniz

[Nhyone]

Hard to say. If like mine, not pasted on properly and fall off very often, I didn't even look at them before slapping them back on. I get the orientation wrong 25% of the time.

[Sony]

Does it matter?

 

most people still overtake, honk or tailgate them.. still P-plate..

[Sony]

don't read too much into such things.. but if you are free and nothing to do, pls help yourselves.

[Speedsun]

Trying to be unique?? Inverts the "P" becomes a "d" so "d-plate" is dumb plate??

[Route88]

I have seen quite a few cars on the road with the p-plates placed upside down.

I think it was done deliberately as both the front and back plates were placed the same (wrong)way.

 

What are the drivers trying to show? What will be the penalty if stopped by police?

Comments anyone?

 

Wat if a cross put it upside down? Anti christ?

Same for the p-plate...anti newbie driver,either they are trying to be funny or anti something....no doubt they are new otr

[Albeniz]

don't read too much into such things.. but if you are free and nothing to do, pls help yourselves.

 

Relac bro, today is Sunday. Too free, nothing to do, must think of something to keep myself occupied.

[Yc86]

From what i see.. for some of the P-Platers driving a wagon/hatch,

is that when the hatch is up, they put the plate according to their orientation.

 

So when they close the hatch, the plate becomes upside down

Edited June 3, 2007 by Yc86

[Sony]

Guess you have too much free time..

 

Cheers

[Albeniz]

Wat if a cross put it upside down? Anti christ?

Same for the p-plate...anti newbie driver,either they are trying to be funny or anti something....no doubt they are new otr

 

I have seen cases where National Flag (at HDB flats) and p-plates being hung upside down.

But not a cross. Religious icon, better exercise extra care.