The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a warning to motorists across the UK to ensure their number plates are legally compliant before the introduction of new '75' plates on 1 September. Failure to adhere to strict regulations could result in a £1,000 fine, MOT failure, invalidated insurance, or even vehicle seizure by police.
From next Monday, vehicles displaying the new '75' registration mark will appear on roads, prompting the DVLA to remind drivers of the rules. Number plates must show the registration number correctly, with characters that are not removable or reflective. Plates fitted after 1 September 2021 must be a single shade of black. Rear plates must be yellow, front plates white, and all must use the Charles Wright font with specific measurements for height, width, thickness, and spacing. Tinted plates are prohibited.
Nyo Logan, tyre content manager at Blackcircles, commented: "While it may be tempting to personalise your number plate, the UK's number plate laws are quite strict, and failure to comply can result in a fine of up to £1,000, your car failing its MOT, invalid insurance, and the police removing your vehicle from the road until the plates are updated."
Drivers are permitted to display flags on their plates, but only the Union Jack, Scottish Saltire, Cross of St George, or Welsh Dragon are allowed. The DVLA warns that rearranging letters or numbers, or altering them to make them hard to read, is illegal and could lead to penalties.
