Number plate issues could see drivers slapped with £1,000 fine and MOT failure
New number plate changes will be introduced on September 1
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Number plates changes are set to be introduced next week with new “73” registration numbers rolled out on September 1.
This follows the launch of the “23” number plate in March, with experts now predicting that motorists could snag a deal on a new car.
The new number plates will follow the established system of having two letters, two numbers and three letters, as has been the case since 2001.
The first two letters indicate the region of the country where it was first registered, followed by two numbers indicating when it was issued and three letters chosen at random.
The new number plates are more legible for ANPR cameras
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Other rules were launched in recent years to make the plates more legible for Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
The “BS AU 145e” British Standard indicator must be fitted to the plate if it was fitted after September 1, 2021.
The plates must also be made from a reflective material, not have a background pattern and be marked to show who supplied the number plate.
As with all modern standard UK number plates, the front plate must display black characters on a white background and black characters on a yellow background for the rear plate.
Most number plates will come like this as standard, although motorists could opt for a personalised plate to set themselves apart on the road.
However, drivers can be fined up to £1,000 and the vehicle could fail its MOT test if it is driven without having correctly displayed number plates.
A spokesperson from RegTransfers urged motorists to ensure their number plates are suitable for the road or they could face serious consequences.
They said: “Number plates are not just decorative features; they are essential tools for law and public safety.
“Ignoring the regulations can lead to fines, MOT failure, and even the loss of your vehicle's registration number.”
Motorists are also warned of including or adding emblems or graphics which do not comply with the rules which could make it difficult for ANPR cameras or the police to read.
This may lead to the police pulling the vehicle over and potentially issuing a fine as it could be seen as the drivers trying to deliberately obscure their number plate.
There are also strict rules around which flags can be included on the number plate, especially after the UK left the European Union.
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According to GOV.UK, drivers can display flags on the left-hand side of the plate including the Union Jack, St George’s Cross, St Andrew’s Cross (Saltire) or the Red Dragon of Wales.
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