Drivers must 'comply' with new rules from September or face 'ban' from DVLA
Drivers have been urged to "comply" with new DVLA rules coming in weeks - or face whopping and eye-watering £1k financial penalties.
The DVLA has warned new number plates in September could see motorists fined £1,000. Drivers have been urged to "comply" with new DVLA rules coming in weeks - or face whopping and eye-watering £1k financial penalties.
The '75' series is being released this coming May and it is a rare opportunity for you to pick up a very special number plate. There will be close to 8,000,000 new registrations added to circulation, with many names and words becoming available to buy for the very first time.
The new plates will hit the roads in September - but motorists who break the rules around number plates could be at the risk of four-figure sums.
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Nyo Logan, Tyre Content Manager at Blackcircles shared: "If you are worried about your number plate legality, you can have it checked by a trusted number plate supplier or the DVLA.
"If it doesn't comply with regulations, replace it immediately to avoid potential fines or legal action." The new 25-plate will apply to all new vehicles registered until 1 September 2025, which will be registered with a 75-plate.
All new number registration plates will incorporate the number plate changes introduced from 1 September 2021, which mandate the use of solid black lettering and more durable materials.
From 1 January 2021 onwards, the DVLA banned all vehicles manufactured on or after 1 January 1980 from displaying the historic black and silver number plates, reducing options to the modern white/yellow reflective plates only.
Drivers must ensure that their vehicle number plates meet specific color requirements. Front plates must be white, while rear plates must be yellow. Using non-compliant plates that do not adhere to these colour standards is considered illegal.
Additionally, drivers must follow strict guidelines regarding the font, spacing, and size of the characters on the plates.
All characters should be displayed in the Charles Wright font, which is the legally approved typeface for vehicle registration plates.
The height, width, thickness, and spacing of the characters must also meet precise measurements as outlined in the regulations.