Frequently Asked Questions
All the road legal number plates in the UK must follow the characters, format, font size, material, background, and other mandatory details. The number plate styles that are legal in the UK are standard plates, 4D plain, 4D matte, 3D gel plates, 4D 3mm number plates, 4D 5mm plates, pressed, EV number plates, and shaped plates.
No, green number plates are not a legal requirement. They are part of the initiative to promote the use of electric vehicles. The main purpose of Electric car number plates is to create an identifiable recognition for electric vehicles and it also provides practical benefits to the car owners like being eligible for several incentives and exemptions.
Yes, front number plates are mandatory for parked or in use vehicles in the UK. The number plate in the front must have white background, have the current registration number, and should be visible to the other car and van drivers clearly and correctly.
You need to carry the following documents to get a number plate made in the UK: Identity proof (passport, driving license, or national ID), Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement), Vehicle Registration Document (VSC), MOT Certificate if over 3 years old, Certificate of Entitlement for custom plates, and Green vehicle certificate for green plates. Document requirements may vary by plate type.
Legal number plates in the UK must follow: standard size (520x111mm rear, 290x90mm front), character sizing, correct color (white front, yellow rear), reflective material, standard format (2 region letters, 2 numbers, 3 random letters), and must be bought from a DVLA-registered supplier like Reg Locker.
Yes, metal number plates are legal in the UK when they follow specific guidelines set by DVLA for pressed metal number plates.
Charles Wright is the only font that can be used on UK number plates. Any number plate that doesn’t adhere to this guideline is considered illegal.
Yes, the following badges are legal on UK number plates: UK (United Kingdom), GB (Great Britain), CYM (Cymru), ENG (England), SCO (Scotland), WALES.
A number plate becomes illegal when it violates DVLA guidelines, such as incorrect font, spacing, non-standard characters, non-reflective materials, wrong sizing, unapproved backgrounds or borders, and unreadable or altered plates.
Yes, ghost number plates are legal in the UK when they meet DVLA requirements for material, size, shape, and legibility of characters.
Yes, Hex number plates are legal in the UK if they follow DVLA guidelines including correct character spacing and margins (minimum 11mm).
No, smoked number plates are not legal in the UK. Their tinted appearance reduces visibility for ANPR cameras and violates DVLA rules.
Yes, you can buy a number plate without a car. Many customers purchase show plates for display or to use on a future vehicle.
No, 3D number plates do not avoid cameras. If a plate does avoid being captured by cameras, it’s not DVLA compliant and is illegal for road use.
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