Rules And Regulations Governing Vehicle Number Plates.
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Rules and Regulations for Vehicle Number Plates
In 2001, significant changes were made to the laws governing vehicle number plates to address issues with false and illegible plates. Criminals often use false plates to evade CCTV detection while committing crimes. Additionally, plates that are mis-spaced or hard to read pose challenges for speed cameras and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems used by the DVLA and congestion charging schemes.
Key Changes and Requirements
The new legislation mandates all number plate suppliers to register with the DVLA. Each plate must display the supplier's name and postcode for traceability. Before manufacturing a plate, suppliers must verify approved proof of entitlement and identity from the customer, keeping records for inspection by the police or trading standards officers. Suppliers must refuse service if these documents are not provided.
Design and Material Standards
Number plates must adhere to British Standard BS AU 145d, ensuring specific reflectivity and durability standards. Legal plates must use a designated font, with characters 79mm in height and 50mm in width. The spacing between characters must be 11mm, with a 33mm gap between the two blocks of digits. A minimum border of 11mm is required on all sides.
Europlates are permitted, allowing for flags such as the St George’s Cross, Saltire, Union Jack, or Red Dragon.
Regional Legislation
As of now, these regulations do not apply to suppliers in Northern Ireland, though plans are in place to extend the law there in the future.
In summary, these regulations aim to make number plates more traceable and legible, aiding law enforcement and regulatory bodies in their operations.
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