The Registration mark should be
set out in one of the following ways |
Prescribed Font
Note: 3D and some other style characters are permissible, provided
the font style is adhered to.
Note: 3D and some other style characters are permissible, providing the font style is adhered to |
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Format
New Style (From 1 September 2001) registrations must be set out in the following format
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Vehicles registered before 1 September 2001, can be set out in either one, two or three line formats, as illustrated below.
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Cherished Plates
Older style registrations must meet the registration plate requirements
according to the date of first registration of the machine, with a format
style similar to that illustrated below e.g. letters on one line,
figures on another. |
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Northern Ireland Registration Plates
These are not age related and usually consist of three letters followed
by four numbers. They must conform to the same standards as other
UK registration plates, depending on the date of first registration.
This includes the optional display of the distinguishing sign of
the UK
Borders
Registration plates can optionally display a non-reflective border
with a maximum width of 6mm and not closer than 5mm to the characters.
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Size of Characters
Testers are not requred to physically measure the characters or their spacing and the following information is provided for guidance only. Registration plates should only be rejected for character dimensions or spacing if they are clearly incorrect |
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Dual Purpose Registration Plates
Registration plates on any age of vehicle may also display the distinguishing sign of the UK, as shown below. Display of the Union Flag, Scotish Saltire, Cross of St George, Red Dragon and their respective National Identifiers are also permitted. Other emblems, such as football team crests etc are not allowed. |
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Note: The space permitted between a "1" or an "I" and another character is proportionately greater than the below dimensions. |
Issue Date: 01st October 2007 |
