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Seems like the more money available the less the law applies? Or at least Amazon thinks so.

You need the plate details to carry out a brake test.

A missing VTG (ministry) plate used to be a MOT fail. But that is no longer the case. If a trailer can be positively identified then it wouldn't even get an advisory for a missing VTG plate when presented for MOT.

Is this the orange plate that tells you the weight of illegal aliens each axle takes ?

Not true, the trailer manufacturers must apply for the plate and provide it with the trailer. The trailer plate is VTG6T. The trailer plate certificate is VTG7T. The certificate may be kept in the office but the trailer plate VTG6T MUST be displayed on the trailer!!!!

So why do everyone else's trailers come with plate from new?

Only a Ministry Inspector can question you about this - outside of the remit of the Police, muppets.

Have you noticed how Amazon don't even have the trailer manufacturers name on their trailers? Why?

You could just all look it uo on the DVSA web page rather than arguing and thinking you know. Anyway here it is as i did it for you. Or the quick answer is yes they have to be displayed on the trailer. End of. Guys if you drive it is your reposibilty to know. Perhaps make this a module you take for your next CPC. All the best from a non rookie of 30 years. Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency Guidance HGV and trailer ministry plates and plating certificates Published 20 March 2023 Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Contents 1.Overview 2.Get the plate and plating certificate for a new vehicle or trailer 3.Change the details on the plate and plating certificate 4.Replace a lost or damaged plate or plating certificates Print this page 1. Overview Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer plates (sometimes called ‘ministry plates’) and plating certificates are paper documents that show important information about the vehicle or trailer. 1.1 Which vehicles and trailers need plates and plating certificates HGVs and trailers must have plates and plating certificates if they require an annual MOT. This includes: goods vehicles with a gross weight of more than 3,500 kilograms (kg) vehicles that are built or have been adapted to form part of an articulated vehicle semi-trailers horseboxes with a gross weight of more than 3,500kg ‘A’ frame trailers and converter dollies manufactured on or after 1 January 1979 trailers with an unladen weight of more than 1,020kg with powered braking systems (instead of standard overrun brakes and as well as the required parking brake) Check form V112G for a list of goods vehicles that are exempt. 1.2 What you have to do with plates and plating certificates Document nameDocument referenceWhat to do with the documentHGV plateVTG 6ADisplay in the vehicle’s cab - it must be securely fixed, be clear enough to read, and in a position that’s easy to see and read it from.HGV plating certificateVTG 7AKeep it with the vehicle’s paperwork in the office or with the vehicle.Trailer plateVTG 6TDisplay on the trailer’s chassis - it must be securely fixed, be clear enough to read, and in a position that’s easy to see and read it from.Trailer plating certificateVTG 7TKeep it with the vehicle’s paperwork in the office or with the vehicle. 1.3 Information on the plate and plating certificate The plate shows these details about the vehicle or trailer: the serial number the DTp reference number - this is a Department for Transport (DfT) number related to the braking information the registration (number plate) the vehicle identification number (VIN) the manufacturer and model whether or not it’s exempt from needing a speed limiter the function (rigid or articulated) the date of original registration the year of manufacture the gross weight, train weight and maximum train weight the length and width the axle weights conditions about the use of tyres The plating certificate shows the same information, and also shows the tyre size and ply rating or load index

Any articulated vehicle will carry ''TWO'' Ministry plates, one for the tractor, normally fixed in the cab and one attached to the trailer frame. both are fixed in a tamper-proof water-resistant frame and if they are not there then sorry Amazon you are nicked and the trailer, tractor or both are often impounded until this is rectified. The problem is that it is the Drivers responsibility to see that these plates are in place and legible and he is in for a nicking if there are not. Fridges also carry another plate normally fixed to the front offside corner area showing when the fridge was last tested for compliance and accuracy, and that can also cause the driver issues if it is missing or not readable. . Just a few of those little niggling rules drivers are not always aware of but should be.

0:16 Trailer plateVTG 6T Display on the trailer’s chassis - it must be securely fixed, be clear enough to read, and in a position that’s easy to see and read it from. Trailer plating certificateVTG 7T Keep it with the vehicle’s paperwork in the office or with the vehicle From gov.ukTrailer The trailer manufacturer must apply for the plate and plating certificate before they sell the trailer. They will give you the documents. If you’re a trailer manufacturer, you do this by applying to DVSA for permission to supply a large goods trailer for use on the road. There’s no fee for this. No mention of a year's grace for a new trailer here. If a company claim it's not needed for a year then let's have that in writing.

20 years ago i would have believed the police officer but nowadays, I would put money on the amazon logistics boss knowing if it's a law or a rule and if they can save money by not doing something that isn't required, they won't do it and I don't blame them.. From what I've seen over the last few years, the last person you stop and ask to clarify the law is a police officer.

New trailers dont have plates, if they are over 1 yr old they must have, transport manager has questions to answer, could end up having problems with operators licence

Rules are NOT LAWS.

Why did he have to walk half a mile on the motorway to talk to the cop?

Just a small reminder to ALL drivers! It is an offence to knowingly taking a vehicle (including trailer) on a public highway in a faulty or un-roadworthy condition. If the trailer does not have its "MOT" plate affixed, it must be classed as un-roadworthy and therefore, un-safe. It is a Legal Requirement to have these "plates" in place on ANY commercial vehicle (and trailers)!

I hope it's not just Amazon at fault for this with their articulated trailers but, other companies & their trailers should be fully aware & take note of it. As I am sure the company held responsible for this will be heavily prosecuted for the offence. Unsure of cost but, I am sure it certainly will not be cheap quite expensive I wreckon. 😮😮😮😮

Amazon and those other freight companies must be held responsible and accountable for safe, legal operation of their trailers, etc. These freight companies do over honest owner/drivers on fair rates of pay regardless of where they operate. A few court appearances and a extended visit to a gaol would help stop this shit.

I’m more concerned of a copper stopping in a live lane rather than in that lay by ?

no they are required but dont need to be displayed

That's what we up against.

Another brilliant video

Your videos are brilliant, I’m in the process of doing my class 1 ,

since when did amazon play by the rules

I’ve done that bay, you did it better than me

All the respect to all night shift drivers!!! I’m driving for two years only days

Ahh, Rochester, close around 4am, dont open until 9am. I found that out when i rocked up at 5am, first there, got my head down for a few hours.

How do ya reboot multimedia when it decides not to activate Bluetooth even when its working and paired..every now and then it decides not to connect

Sorry to hear about your boy, good you was at home with him, another great video nice to be not in London even when it’s at some tight drops. Sure you don’t mean it when would like to be back in the van tho 😅

Thank you for the video - sorry about your loss .

Gary, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dear Doggie Friend, cherish the memories you had with him. Take care Love from Lisa & Gary x x

Sorry about Your dog :( mines gone 6 months id go out and find another friend they feed your soul anyway drive safe&take care

Great to see you do a vid and a Happy New Year to you. Stay well!

Yes thanks. Yourself ?.