Personalised number plates are a great way to make your car stand out, and they are also a great way to raise funds for road safety initiatives. However, it is an offence to display a plate that does not comply with the official number plate regulations, and there are many personalised plates that have been banned.
Mobile Plate Hunter
A new tool that police departments across the country are using is called the “Mobile Plate Hunter”. It is mounted on a police cruiser, can read license plates, and cross-reference them against a database of stolen cars and other information.
However, it’s important to do your research and ensure that the plate you’re purchasing is legally registered and not associated with any previous vehicles that may have been stolen or written off.
Rapid Car Check
In the UK, there are more than 8.5 million registered vehicles with personalized number plates, according to data from Rapid Car Check. These include combinations that incorporate names or initials, as well as numbers that represent important dates or lucky numbers. They’re issued to all vehicles, including motorcycles, mopeds and ATVs.
Unique Type of Car Registration
Personalised number plates are a unique type of car registration. These can be made up of a combination of letters and numbers, and can represent anything from a name or initials to a date or a word.
DVLA number plates are the most popular choice for those looking for a personalised look to their vehicle. They are easy to use and can be a great way to make your car stand out from the crowd.
These registrations can be a little bit more expensive than their standard-issue counterparts, but they can offer a truly individual look to your car. They are also compliant with all British standards, so you can be assured they are legal and fully licensed for use on your vehicle in the UK.
DVLA Number Plates
These DVLA number plates can be transferred between vehicles by applying online or by post. You will need to pay the PS80 transfer fee to the DVLA and then complete form V317, which can be downloaded here.
Transferring or Retaining a Number Plate
Registration transfers are the process of transferring or retaining a number plate from one vehicle to another. This can happen when a new vehicle is purchased or the owner of a private number plate changes their current car.
The procedure is simple but can be confusing if you’ve never transferred before. To complete the process, you need to complete a V317 ‘application to transfer or retain a vehicle registration number’.
You can then either assign the personalised number to a vehicle that is already registered or apply to remove a registration from a vehicle and place it on a retention document (V778) for 10 years, in accordance with the DVLA Retention Scheme.
Law Enforcement Public Safety Missions
ELSAG North America supports law enforcement public safety missions with fixed and mobile ALPR performance systems that use camera technology to read license plates, day or night in all weather conditions, at speeds of up to 150 mph (241 kph). These systems automatically alert security officials, police command centers and patrol cars as soon as a suspect car is detected.
Private number plates are an excellent way to personalize your car and make it stand out from the crowd. They can also be a good way to impress potential employers or clients, or even a date!
You can buy a private number plate online or at DVLA auctions. These events see 1500 DVLA registrations go under the hammer and are a great place to pick up a bargain on your new number plate!
Final Words:
Choosing your number plate can be tricky and it’s important to be flexible and open-minded. It’s also a good idea to stick to your budget and don’t go overboard!
There are a few different styles of private number plates to choose from. These include classic dateless style, suffix and prefix plates.
