The use of non-standard characters, incorrect fonts, spacing, or sizing is considered an illegal number plate modification.

These 3D plates are more common, as the tools to produce them are more widely available. The letters are cut from a polyurethane gel, creating a wet appearance. The ‘raised’ part of the plate is much ...

Ghost number plates - which are illegal - reflect camera flashes and can make cars invisible to speed cameras and bus lane cameras. They are also referred to as 3D or 4D plates ...

'Ghost' licence plates have become famed across the UK for causing havoc with speed cameras and allowing drivers to escape hefty fines. The illegal plates, referred to as 3D or 4D plates, reflect ...

Industry observers say the term is being misused by some - from media outlets to online retailers - who are incorrectly linking legal 3D and 4D number plates to the term.

Lifestyle Motoring DVLA Motorists given DVLA number plate warning after March change The DVLA has strict rules on number plates which motorists must adhere to - or risk a £1,000 fine and an ...

Drivers can face a £1,000 fine if they fail to follow the rules, which include restrictions on plate formatting, font style, and colour. Additionally, no vehicle can display a registration plate ...

On the same day, the new ‘25’ number plates will be introduced for newly-registered cars in the UK. This will signify that the vehicle was registered on or after 1 March 2025.

The UK number plate system was brought in under the Motor Act of 1903, after the government saw the increasing need to identify owners of cars. Registrations were issued by local authorities, and the ...

Manufacturers making plates must follow rules around fonts, font sizes, colours and placements. Drivers who don't display their number plate correctly will fail their MOT and could be fined up to ...