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The
new format make number plates easier to read and make them
more memorable.
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New Font Style
A new number plate font style was introduced
in 2001. This makes it illegal for any vehicle being used
on the public highway to have a number plate that does not
conform to the new style. Motorists whose vehicles bear number
plates, which have been customised by means of stylised letters
and figures such as italics, or the placement of number plate
fixing bolts must replace them or risk prosecution.
The
new mandatory font style is based on the 'Charles Wright'
font as shown below: |
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The
overall width of characters have been reduced from 57mm to
50mm.
GB
Euro symbol
From 1 March 2001, motorists
have been able if they wish, to incorporate the GB Euro symbol
onto their numberplates. The display of other emblems on
numberplates is now prohibited. If desired they may be displayed,
as before, on other parts of the vehicle. |
Some
Questions & Answers
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Q:
I already have a personalised number. Will it still be valid
after the introduction of the new style registration?
A: Yes
and you may sell and transfer it in exactly the same way as
you would now. You must though comply with cherished transfer
rules, which pertain at the time. |
Q:
Will I be able to assign and or transfer any of the registrations
listed on this Internet site to vehicles first registered
as new on or after 1 September 2001?
A: Yes
provided you comply with the rules governing the assignment
and transfer of vehicle registration numbers. |
Q:
I already have a registration, which is properly represented
on a numberplate. Will I have to change it in 2001?
A: No.
Provided it is properly represented there is no need to change
it. However if it needs to be replaced because of damage etc,
or the registration is being displayed using unusual lettering,
it will need to be replaced once the new regulations are in
place to reflect the new style font. |
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The
Agency's Sale of Marks scheme continues selling personalised
registration numbers under the current and new format at
auction and through our telesales business.
All
the above information was retrieved from D V L A web site. |
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