subject: Private Number Plates Provide A Separate Identity [print this page] Licensed plates display vehicles registration number correctly. Driving a vehicle where numbers are displayed incorrectly is risky. An individual has to either pay fine or vehicle will fail in MOT test. However, the numbers on plate cannot be arranged or displayed as owner will desire. There is a format to design these licensed vehicle plates. It is mandatory to know these rules in order to avoid any legal consequences.
Format
The format for current registration number was introduced in 2001. It consists of
2 letters which refer to the office where the number was issued
2 numbers which will tell when it was issued
3 letters that are chosen randomly
There is rule for arranging these characters as well. Two letters, two numbers, a space and then subsequent three letters.
Rules attached to the designing of a vehicle registered plates
A licensed plate of a vehicle should be made of reflective materials. The front plate should possess black characters on a white background while the rear plate should be of yellow colour on which characters will be of black colour. There should not be any kind designs or patterns in the background of the plate. Such fonts should be used that are easy to identify even from a distance. The characters on a plate can be 3D.
Making these licensed plates
Only a registered supplier can make number plates. The supplier will view original documents that will prove your identity and establish you as an owner of a registration number. The documents that can help to establish your identity are
Passport
Driving license
Bank statement for last 6 months
Armed forces identity card
Council tax for last 6 months
For a licensed plate you have to apply to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)or any other registered supplier. However, you need to display a few documents in order to establish your ownership of a particular registration number. The documents that can be submitted are
Registration certificate of a vehicle
Temporary registration certificate
Document of retention
Certificate of entitlement to vehicles registration number
How to get private number plates?
Those who are interested can buy their own registration plate. DVLA offers range of numbers from where one can select an unused number. However, the DVLA will send a team to inspect your vehicle. If the team approves, then only DVLA will sanction the registered number. If inspection is not required, licensed plate will be issued within two weeks. There are some regulations for private licensed plates also. Registered suppliers know about these rules and will inform you about it.
Personalised numbers help to distinguish and present a unique identification to a vehicle. People always love their cars and for many having a distinguishing license plate is a perfect way to express their individuality. Though some people think that only rich can afford it; but this idea is wrong. Though you have to pay money for a personalized option but there are varieties for which you have to pay a minimum amount. You can even display flags on left hand side of licensed plate.
Author
Kent Charlie
Author Bio
Kent Charlie is associated with a vehicle registration agency that also deals with personalised number plates design. He has also been writing for many online publications on a freelance basis. Kent loves travelling and adventure riding, which he often does alone. Collecting heritage car number plates is one of his favourites and he takes pride of that.
