Number Plate suppliers will have probably received notification from the DVLA that the law regarding the supply of number plates is changing from November 1st 2008.
New powers gained under the Road Safety Act 2006 mean that DVLA Number Plate Enforcement Officers will step up the enforcement effort against number plate suppliers who break the law.
We have been having many enquirys due to the legality of 3D, Carbon and Hi-line digits especially as a result of MOT failures
Patriotic motorists are now able to display national flags on their number plates after Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon secured a change in the law.
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The Government has decided to legislate to allow the voluntary display of national flags and symbols on vehicle number plates. It is what the people of England, Scotland and Wales have asked for and strengthens their feeling of national identity.
A concession which will permit some vehicles to continue to display motorcycle size number plates was announced on July 31st 2001 by Minister for Transport John Spellar.This will apply to certain imported cars, mainly from America and the Far East. It follows concerns about the cost of modifying vehicles which are designed for foreign markets and unable to display UK size number plates.