Illegal Number Plates

All of you with number plates which aren't quite legal had best beware! Since 1st March '99, new procedures came into effect which basically mean that if you are successfully prosecuted for the offence of failing to fit correctly displayed registration plates, as well as any fine etc. imposed by the court, you will also get a warning from the DVLA. The warning being that any repetition of the offence will mean that your registration number will be withdrawn permanently from use. No compensation will be paid and the registration number will not be re-issued.

So take note! It is an offence to alter, re-arrange or misrepresent letters or numbers in order to form names or words. Characters must not be moved to from one block to another i.e. A123 BCD must not be displayed as A123B CD. If your registration plate is not correct you could be liable for a fine of up to £1000 and your registration may be withdrawn. On top of that, your beloved VW could also fail its MOT Test. ( Far cheaper to go and buy legal plates!, don't you think?)

A bit of further info....For vehicles first registered after 1/1/73, the characters must be black, the background must be reflex-reflecting material, white at the front and yellow at the rear.
For further info.... DVLA has produced a booklet called " You and Your Registration Number" which you can get from DVLA or you nearest Vehicle Registration Office.

George Carter