Abstract: A mud flap includes a moulded body having a first face, a second face and a recess on the first face. A metallic plate is positioned in the recess of the moulded body. The plate has a peripheral edge with apertures positioned adjacent to the peripheral edge. The plate is secured in position within the recess by overlying lips with integral rivets that extend through the apertures; the overlying lips and integral rivets being part of the moulded body.