Vehicle owners are being warned about a number of little-known registration plate rules that could result in fines of up to £1,000. Jon Kirkbright, sales director at , specialises in buying and selling private number plates. Last year, Jon told some people choose to rearrange the letters and numbers on their plates in order to make desirable words.
However, he has warned motorists that in doing so they could risk a hefty fine. "You could be fined up to £1,000 and your vehicle will fail its MOT test if you drive with incorrectly displayed number plates." Rearranging the letters and numbers on your plate is not the only issue that could see drivers hit with fines.
There are other rules that must be followed, including the colour of the writing. According to guidelines, the number plates on your vehicle must: The characters must not be removable or reflective. If your number plates were fitted after September 1st 2021, they must also be a single shade of black.
Your number plates can also: To avoid finding yourself on the wrong side of the law, Jon has advised drivers to only purchase their number plates from a reputable dealer. He said: “All drivers should ensure that they are buying number plates from a reputable seller who has been approved by the DVLA. “There are strict rules around the font, colour, spacing and size of the characters on a number plate that must be adhered to.
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