FAQ
All new number plates must contain the new mandatory font as shown below:
The British Standard
The British Standard sets out the physical characteristics. This includes:
- Visibility
- Strength
- Reflectivity
The British Standard also requires that a number plate must be marked with the following information:
- The British Standard Number (currently BS AU 145d)
- The name, trade mark, or other means of identification of the manufacturer or component supplier
- The name and postcode of the supplying outlet
- A non-reflective border and the Euro-symbol with the national identification letters are optional additions
- There shall be no other markings or material contained on the number plate
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I allowed to edit the spacing of the characters on
my new plates?
No. This is totally illegal and no acrylic number plates will
be supplied with incorrect spacing.
Am I allowed to use any other flag besides the Euro flag
on new acrylic number plates?
Yes, the current legal flags are: the Euro, Union Jack, St Georges
Flag, Scottish Flag and the Welsh flag along with the associated
representative terms.
Must all new plates contain the postcode and name of
the manufacturer?
Yes, that is why acrylic number plates supplied by our recommended
supplier have to have "numberplates.co.uk LU6 3SS" printed
in very small text near the bottom of the plate.
Is it true I don't need a GB sticker if I have a EU/GB
number plate?
Yes this is correct, there is no need to apply a GB sticker to
the vehicle.
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