{"id":651,"date":"2021-01-13T11:56:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T11:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/?p=651"},"modified":"2024-09-18T11:51:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T10:51:16","slug":"number-plate-mistakes-that-could-land-drivers-in-hot-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/number-plate-mistakes-that-could-land-drivers-in-hot-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Number plate mistakes that could land drivers in hot water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a bid to make Britain\u2019s roads safer and to help drivers avoid steep fines, experts have urged motorists to familiarise themselves with seven number plate laws.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Road experts from<a href=\"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/\"> LeaseCar.uk<\/a> are encouraging drivers to ensure their number plates fit the correct style and are legally sound &#8211; otherwise they could face hefty \u00a31,000 fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number plates for cars registered in the UK must be made from a reflective material, not have a background pattern, and display black characters on a white background for the front plate, and black characters on a yellow background for the rear plate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s becoming increasingly more common to see registration numbers displayed with quirky fonts, sizes and even the incorrect spacing between the letters and numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If caught by the police, motorists committing number plate offences could be dealt a hefty fine of \u00a31,000. It could also result in vehicles failing MOT tests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In extreme cases the registration plate could be permanently withdrawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A spokesperson from<a href=\"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/\"> LeaseCar.uk<\/a> said: \u201cA number plate is essentially a car\u2019s passport \u2013 and you wouldn\u2019t change the format of your own passport, so why mess with your car\u2019s?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey carry lots of important information to do with tax and licencing, and so not following the rules can result in some very large fines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is<a href=\"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/\"> LeaseCar.uk\u2019<\/a>s number plate know-how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where your number plates are placed, the background colours should be different. Those at the front of a vehicle should have a white background, and rear number plates should have a yellow background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Font<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a standard font which must be used for number plates. Characters cannot be in italics \u2013 as was previously allowed before 2001 \u2013 but you can personalise the font only by making the characters 3D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number plates must be displayed at all times on the vehicle \u2013 both front and back \u2013 and the letters and numbers must be visible at all times, so make sure they\u2019re kept clean! Theft resistant plates are available to make it more difficult for them to be removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Size<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to ensure number plates are easy to read, there are lots of specific measurements with regards to the individual characters. They must be 79mm tall and the thickness of the black print 14mm. More details can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/displaying-number-plates#:~:text=Number%20plates%20(also%20known%20as,with%20incorrectly%20displayed%20number%20plates.\">Gov.uk website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Flags<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are allowed to display a flag on the left-hand side of the number plate, but only if it relates to the place the car\u2019s from. They must be smaller than 5mm wide. 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