Taped over number plates? why?

[archaic gold]

Originally Posted by CombeMarshal

I've never seen a photographer working for an insurance company at a track day, also, photos are not allowed for personal gain from members of the public, so If the guy is being paid the photos would be illegal!

Ah! how would you know it was n't a Loss Adjuster working for an Insurance Company. They do not all go around with a Sun Alliance umbrella!, and I can assure you that at Druids, one of my favourite haunts on Track Days, I speak to many photographers in passing - all taking MANY photo's of their mates!!!!

[flagwaver]

Or even car "tuners" taking somone elses car for a spin.
"Just checking the work was OK sir, honest"

[Anuauto]

Originally Posted by archaic gold

somewhere like Somerset, where I do not believe there is a Race Track anywhere near.

Obviously never seen the public road match racing deep in the Mendips when they get bored with the sheep. American Graffiti with wurzels.

[Alex Laidlaw]

Originally Posted by Neil Adams

b) they're logging the numberplates because they think track day drivers are more likely to have an accident on the road? they'd call upon this info when come renewal time or when requesting a quote

if its (b) my plates are coming off!

I doubt it is the case, after explaining to the insurance company that one of our cars would only be used for racing and driving to circuits (so only relatively low risk motorway miles) the insurance dropped from over £1000 to around £300.

[GORDON STREETER]

The practice of taping up plates years ago was the same as taping headlights etc, so there wasn't so much clearing up in the event of a prang !
But I have known a few "Hertz" type cars to be used .

[Cynic]

Interestingly, my latest insurance renewal has the usual exclusions about the car being used for motorsport events, but then says that 'non-competitive track days' are not considered as motorsport events for the purposes of said exclusion.

I find it interesting, cos' has anyone ever been to a trackday and not tried to drive competetitively?