UK REGISTRATION PLATE LAWS - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 3D/4D, SHORTENED PLATES AND MORE!
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- In today’s video, we discuss everything Number Plates and the rules surrounding them here in the UK. From your bog standard plates, shortened plates all the way to your custom 3D/4D plates, we have got you covered with everything you need to know.
Number plate standards are set by DVLA not the Police however it is the Police that have to enforce them.
The new BSAU 145e standard replaces the outgoing 145d and are mandatory from 1st September 2021. After this date only 145e standard number plates can be purchased but 145d can still be used on your car if you already have them. 145e does change some things you can have and hopefully the video explains this for you.
The information in this video is correct as of 10th April 2021.
Not covered in the video is numberplate character typeface/style and size. This is because there is only one typeface and size allowed. The characters have to conform to this otherwise they won’t meet either 145d or 145e. For instance you cannot have italic or German style writing.
I hope you find this informative. Stay safe
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This is the most useful channel on UK car usage - I'm amazed that tons of advertisers are not rushing to be associated with it.
Thankyou. This is very kind :) hopefully people start to realise we’re here to help. We’re not targeting anyone or picking on people. Simply making it easier for people that might be missinformed:)
@@GCMYT Credit where credit is due. Perhaps you were lucky finding Adam and he and his superiors were enlightened to authorise his involvement, but it was acting on your own initiative to suggest it the first place that sets you apart. I'm no boy racer but a 63 year-old who is young at heart (even if the rest of my body is knackered) and it is heart-warming that you prove that not all lads your age are reckless and an accident waiting to happen. If I were to have a grand-daughter I would be reassured were you to be her boyfriend and I hope that her parents share the same opinion. You should approach some lubricants/tyre/performance brakes/car polish companies marketing departments and point out that they are missing out on a growing channel and the opportunity to get their products and brands worthwhile exposure. Top Gear's Chris Harris started with his own channel - you could and should be his successor!
Its a dirty fed corrupt bastards
@@GCMYT it's just your top dog bosses tbf. The police on the job are doing just that, being on the job working. It's your superiors who mess up the policing and it's priorities. It's a shame, all the police get branded a certain type but I've had nothing but good experiences, even the one time I got arrested 🤣
They are now
People often criticise the police for lack of engagement with the public, but hopefully that is put to bed with these videos. I think this is some of the finest public engagement I've seen, honestly in the whole UK. Credit to Owen and yourself. Informative, to the point, and just right on the level of seriousness. Rules are complicated, these videos make them uncomplicated. Keep 'em coming!
The police isn't doing anything. If they were it would be on a police channel. He's doing it individually which proves people right even more than before
Itadori, you appear to be a bit of a clown.
I loathe the Met Police. Really can't stand them. They continually fail to impress me both privately and professionally and are a dishevelled and undisciplined rabble.
But the Traffic Police get a pass in my book, because I have never had them be rude, sarcastic or arrogant to me. Usually they advise and often help you do the right thing. Never had a ticket in 30 years of motoring, even when caught bang to rights on one occasion. Unlike so many of the arrogant bullies and liars I find on response teams or the TSG Einsatzgruppen.
Other the lack of engagement with criminals they get criticised for
Owen is one sound guy. I reckon he would be quite fair if he pulled you over
I can say he is really fair he pulled me the other night about my tint and my speed basically give me a warning and let me on my way one police men that u would want to pull u over
@@lukepeggram7023 ive been pulled loads of times over the years but i think what helps is if we are polite and dont have any bad attitude because if we do its deffo a ticket.
i was pulled one day for over taking an unmarked police car enthusiastically should we say. got a bollocking but a warning mainly because i wasnt an idiot towards him .
The copper who stopped me the other day REALLY let me off. I've been a good buy ever since
luke peggram i did 60 past a police car in a 30 and he was the soundest guy ive ever met
Isn't it a shame we are debating about fair police? They should all be fair and reasonable like Owen, it should be a minimum expectation to be honest. It's a job with a huge amount of responsibility and a prominent role in our communities, they shouldn't be recruiting any old numpties with varying degrees of personality disorders but unfortunately they often do.
Shame none of the other coppers no this information 🤣🤣 I think this video should be shown to every area of the uk’s police departments so they are all on the same page with this 🤘🏻
Yup, more important what the fella handing out the producer thinks the rules are than what dvla says.
@@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 Best to go on the road prepared with what the DVLA rules are ( including this video on your phone ) if your local police are ill informed. ( assuming they are prepared to be educated to do tjeir job properly )
This was needed 👍
The plates still being legal is a relief
Big up owen
Is illegal
@@jordangagat nope
Doesn't change the fact they look utter shit
Despite having no intention of modifying my car I find these videos compelling. The knowledge being passed on and the way it’s presented is really good. 👍 George and Owen are a great combination.
This has helped clarify everything regarding number plates. Thank you George and Owen. Legends👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you to both you and Owen for clearing up the rules
Why don't you nosh them both off with your brown tongue. 🤣🤣
you and owen should do the driveway mods for defined it would be good to see the non police side of owen when you do the driveway mods
Can't wait to see Mr Owen as well as PC Owen.
That would be awesome if you guys had a stand at Ford Fair.
Also, great to hear you finally have your new sponsor, well done Maxton.
Wow I’m a genius, everyone was saying I’m weird for “ if you Pete doesn’t have small text from where it was made it’s not legal “ GLAD YOU COVERED THAT
Thanks for clarifying everything to do with the Reg Plate laws.
I've just put 3D shortened plates on my motor - which are 100% legal, now I've seen this video - thanks gents.
Thank you Owen for explaining the changes to number plates better
So glad u r doing these videos as they are really clearing up the rules of what u can do with a car.
Thanks for the video guys, much appreciated. Been waiting for a while for this haha
Love the advice here 😍 and loving the news I can keep my plates 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 cracking video guys 👌🏼
Thanks for the very helpful video! It’s just a shame that I got stopped for illegal plates when, after seeing this video and a bit of research they are actually legal under the 145D laws. Luckily I only got a warning and am now running plates that follow both ‘D’ and ‘E’ laws by complete flook as this was before the transition period. No ones perfect, it’s one of these things! Loving the policing content and would love to see Owen working on the car.
Great video George, Owen coming in with tonnes of useful info and ultimately saving people money in not buying the wrong plates 👏
Owen is such a bloke. I love content with him.
What about thickness of 4d plates and legality? You can get 3mm, 5mm and i've seen some places do up to 7mm in thickness!
Great very informative, now can some one do some thing about car manufacturers making indicators brake lights rear lights and side lights back to doing what they should do clearly as opposed to being mixed up style/fashion statements, and make the clear and seperate
Great video George, clears everything up & now i know i can keep my 4D plates on my Mercedes
Just seen you down in Torquay, I was the iveco van behind you!! Love your work mate, keep it up!
Car sounds lovely aswell 🤙🏻🤙🏻
15:07 - might not be riveting to watch, but it’s actually so good as a driver to have a Police officer explain the law and regs as they change, and to have them “dumbed down”
These vids are bang on, it's great to see you good folk working together to put out propper info thanks a lot.
Many countries from Europe could learn from this channel...
Very helpfull indeed and I am glad I watched this vid to get a heads up from the cops directly ..nice one
Fantastic vlog.
Look forward to the Drive way mods by both of you.
ST looks Clean and a Beast.
Always been unsure with plates and legality. This was very helpful, thank you!
Yey, finally! Been waiting for this! 😍
Super advice, very well explained for everyone 🤙🏻 I wanna know more about modifications on cars like underglow (neons) etc
Think it's been covered in an early video
-blue, red , green, orange are illegal (emergency services)
-cant have the strip visible when driving
-no flashing colours on road
-cant display white at the back of the car as it could be mistaken as a reverse light
Basically just use them at shows only
@@GregoryCavill I doe use them for shows it’s just want to get my moneys worth out of them like I only have front and sides and I thought I could have them aslong they’re white on the front and not too bright you can’t see my strips just the glow
Window stickers next please like the one George has at the bottom of his screen would love to know if that’s legal 👍
well apparently not because it's in the sweep of the wipers however if it doesn't obscure the view of the road I don't see why it would be illegal tbh
Plate looks better on the front. Looked crap on the side
Gd to hear, my 4d plates are fully legal 😂💪🏽💪🏽
15:47 that’s a great idea
I got told by police in my area that they are illegal so I don’t know who to believe now
@@finnwilliams3192 if they had 145d on the plate there legal. The police often Don't know what's legal
This is so helpful! Can't wait for show season to begin!!
Owen you are amazing thank you for your time and helping the average driver
big thumbs up to both you guys
So many people need to see this.
Good information! 👌🏻 Real down to Earth copper, fair play Owen
Great informative video!.. Solid channel
Appreciate it! Thankyou .)
Informative. Absolutely clear. Thank you.
Useful George ! Didn't know about having your plate shorter , ideal for me
Great video as always bro. Can’t wait to see Owen let loose on your car doing driveway installs 😂. All jokes aside make for some good content I bet Owen has good bants. My big question is will he let you near his Rs to do some mods?
Love the content both! Keep it up!
I thought Q-Plates were used when the DVLA can’t prove the year of a vehicle.
For example, something purchased in 2004, registered in 2012 but no paperwork to support it’s an 04 would be a Q. Or a kit car that has no donor car with no registered year.
Interesting that the DVLA are issuing Q plates as like a “punishment”.. would be interested to see if this has actually happened.
Great videos👌🏻💯
in the UK (= for foreign viewers) the DVLA (Driver vehicle licensing authority.) issues and regulates all vehicle licensing, all drivers licences. Records all driver vehicle and licencing offenses. They also are involved in fines, legal decisions made by courts re vehicles/drivers. 👀A points system is in effect in the UK where drivers who commit offences can receive 'points on their licence' for designated offences. 👀They can also 'suspend' or terminate a licence, licensing. 👀 If a vehicle is registered with the DVLA and you are NOT using it on the road etc 'public highway' then you must inform DVLA re that and if you forget or fail to do so they can issue a non negotiable fine (£60+) it is a very 'autocratic' institution but it has its good, bad and indifferent aspects which at times can be open to abuse/complaints. 👀A vehicle in the UK that does not have correct licensing, valid MOT or insurance can be seized and scrapped or auctioned. The NUMBER PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEM is employed by DVLA, law enforcement etc extensively throughout the UK whether FIXED or via MOBILE units. 👀 The original concept was derived from being able to track criminals especially 'terrorists' etc. HOWEVER it has been used for investigations where tracking of a vehicle movements can lead to arrests, court cases etc. 👀The criminals use various methods to get around some of the regulations / use of; number plates. 👀Cloning of a same vehicle number for instance. Lets take a car with the reg plate DH34 2LA being driven legitimately in Glasgow? A car with the same number plate appears on cameras in London committing an offence ? DVLA send out a letter to the 'owner of the vehicle with that plate number'? But the real owner is in GLASGOW??? 😶The criminals activities can cause hell for the legit owner, as they have to convince the police/DVLA that THEY did not commit the offence. HENCE why the number plate systems ie getting one, using one have changed extensively to try and prevent this kind of fraud. 👀
Can you have square plates on the front of your car ? Great content 👍
Square plates are fine as long as they have the markings and correct spacing
Fantastic video explaining everything what we all wanted know thanks for posting 👍🏻
Keep up the great work guys 👌🏻
Thank you for this useful information. Really appreciate it.
That was some helpful and much needed info..
Excellent stuff.!
great video as always guys. looking forward to more soon
nice one. great update. Just about to buy some new plates on one of our cars as the old ones are delaminating. Was going to get pressed metal plates are they look nicer, but need to find a seller that does make some that are 145e compliant, so refelective/etc. Didnt know that the dvla could take the plates off you, wow. And yes i remember the Q plates, often used for imports in the old days.
Great video and great content. I’m going to thru all your past videos and check out other useful stuff.
It would be great if Owen could do his own RUclips channel about other vehicles like 4x4 mods.
Keep up the good work 👍
Owen you are a star great to see videos like this all credit to the traffic team
Great video... finally I know everything about number plates... thanks a lot guys
yessssssss this is needed
Excellent video, can I ask for a similar version on LED and HID lighting with the information confirmed by the DVSA after their recent hash job of updating their rules which was widely circulated across social media recently.
So your video on tiktok so came over to have a look on here nice one oh and just subscribe
I came from TikTok, love the videos!!
I only just found this channel and love it. Personality I'm happy with the plate that come with my car until I can afford a personalized one like B1 GEGO .
Perfect that was needed was confusing everyone saying this has cleared it up my legal short 6 digit plate that is 3d gel with postcode and bsu d is legal 👌👌
I love living in Lincolnshire because you can have any numberplate you like, because the chance of getting pulled is virtually zero. In the last 3 months I have seen cars without plates and every week these cars are still driving around.
I don't get why spacing with the lettering is an issue, if you type in the reg without any spaces (or add spaces inbetween letters etc) into the gov checker or any similar plate lookup service it finds the car fine anyway. Don't see why there would be an issue with it if the police actually updated their ampr since they're probably using the same tech as years ago. After all, its the characters on the plate that are the identifier not the spacing.
It makes the letters and numbers more clear from a distance having space between them! That's why. If it's not an issue for them why is it for you not to run what is legal
Was hoping this vid would mention about motorcycle plate and sizes.
A lot of people are saying the old plates will be banned, as you said, you can still use them, what people don't know is if an item is banned then the government are bound by law to pay compensation, and they don't like doing that if they can help it.
Amazing video and very informative thank you I would love to get into the modified car seen but a massive lack of friends and having no one to go with puts me off 🤣🤦🏻♂️
The current plate colours - black letters on yellow and white backgrounds were 3D plates when they were first introduced on 1 August 1972.
What if you have current plates with the d marking and they have colour backing, will these become illegal, or remain legal as they predate the change in regulations?
They will remain legal but if you need anymore you're out of luck.
Amazing!. I got pulled for my plates (not just the 4d, but also letter spacing and tint) and he told me all three were illegal. Time to buy some more 4Ds with the correct spacing and no tint!
Did they give you a fine or points?
@@jahid_1 just a warning pal. I just had to swap them and take my car to an MOT service to verify i had actually done it
For last 15years ive just stuck with "German style press plates" on 2 cars.
Many people ask me why dont i upgrade to the newer style 3d/4d. Im like i dont want a copper to keep pulling me over.
My brother has been stopped and fined about a good 6 times. Doesn't learn his lesson.
I was wondering if you could cover the fonts allowed and not allowed on plates? Cheers George and Owen, great vids as per!
I 2nd that.! I don’t have the UK legal font on my plate, I’ve Roman Times and wondered as well if they are effected by the changes as of the 1st September.
The font shown in the video is the only legal font allowed.
I've just ordered a pair with "old 1935 " font, I bet you that there is only the one current legal spec of font, everything else will be classed as showplate. My badge is not allowed either, legally, but I've not been pulled for the badge, but I have for mis-spacing the digits in the past, I keep that bit legal now.
Charles write font is the only legal font
@@chrisleonard1625 New Charles Wright (2001) is the only legal front post 2001 cars. Charles Wright is slightly wider and was for the pre 2001 plates. The only time plates changed before that was pre 1973 (black/white - although now allowed up to 1980) and pre-suffix 1963 you can have taller 3 1/2” letters.
That bonnet though! aggressive, aero but not excessive
What about pressed metal plates displaying the BS AU 145d number? And what about German style mounting surrounds that the metal plate slides into?
I'd love to know this aswell please
Came here looking for this answer
An extremely informative and educational channel, great content and amazing products. Owen is such an inspiration. Just one question for Owen, I’ve seen a number of plates, with italic characters, surely these plates are illegal?
Keep up the great work👍
Really helpful. Great content!
Really informative- thanks
Wow Q plates bring back memories, all my first ford's were Q reg lol 25years ago now feel old
Q reg is for vehicles whose age or identity is in doubt
Interesting how things are changing ℹ️
What on god’s green earth is a 4D number plate?
Standard plates have height and width - 2D
3D would be height, width, and added depth (which would be the raised numbers/letters) . Is the 4th dimension time?
just a quick one on Q plates, while yes a Q plate is supposed to stay on the vehicle for the rest of its life, you can try to obtain an age related plate but with that you need to provide a lot of information to prove that whatever vehicle it is, actually is the vehicle with the information. I bought a 2000 BMW r1150 GS which was on a Q plate as it was an import from Switzerland and the person importing it didn't have all the relevant information to say the vehicle with this VIN was in fact a 2000 Model BMW R1150 GS, it was an absolute bargain price because it was on a Q plate but insurance was astronomical, contacted the DVLA and managed to send all the relevant information about the Bike and heard back that the vehicle is going top be put on a UK W Reg. They do check these on a case by case basis and they will send you out a letter with some guidance on what documents you might need to get the ball rolling
Thank you both.
This was a very interesting video but what is the rules regarding motorcycle ref plate could he do a video on this issue?
I'm glad this has been cleared up as it might stop some of the idiots that responded to your previous videos saying 4D plates and Gel plates weren't legal and saying only the plate manufacturers were saying they were, as opposed to the actual BS standard to which I posted a link!
We REALLY need this guidance given to every traffic officer to avoid them misunderstanding the law! I'm anything but a young boy-racer but I have 4D plates in Audi-Sport holders and they look brilliant!
Hi guys!! Wonderful video as always , 2 quick questions.
1. If a plate meets all the standards but doesn’t display bsau145d/e will a police officer still have an issue ??
2. With reference to Owens update about 145e and side logos, does this apply to electric vehicles as most new ev’s have this now?? Thanks in advance!!!
Useful video! Thanks
Cheers for the information good to know the the law, could you please ask about the law for a future video on underglow lights as I have them fitted under my car cheers
Awsome explanation guys
Very useful video before I make a big mistake
What defines “removable” characters when it comes to 3D / 4D plates? If the characters are not allowed to be removed does that not mean they should be an integral part of the plate?
I’ve heard some people who have had registration characters come off during pressure washing a car as they are just stuck on.
In the channel Islands you can have whatever you want black and silver all yellow and white no restrictions
Hi. Just found your channel and really appreciated the info. I've got a 1975 ford. Could you do something regarding black plates on classics?
Not all police knows the rules nor know the distinctions between the plates
What about using black screws to separate letters but keeping the correct spacing?
Hi George / Owen 😃 very useful information . thanks for clarifying the legality of modified number plates , though I do have a couple of questions for Owen please.
In addition to the gel plates I quite often Spot cars that have retro fitted old style pressed steel number plates ,like ones found on classic cars (black on the back not yellow), is this aloud? .
also another example let’s say a late 80’s early 90s car with a flags or emblems or a printed borders -fitted before any legislation changed , as these were applied years ago before the law changed . Can these plates be left on or do they need to be replaced?
Many thanks
New to the channel
Thanks for the latest information 👍👍👍👍
Fixings should have been mentioned. Putting screws on in such a way that it makes the plate look different is cracked down on. There is also a requirement that the new plates are NIR legible at different angles. I wonder how raised lettering will interfere with this legibility and so in effect be banned in a roundabout way.
great video guys
How do i fix number plates to my car? The front one keeps falling off and so I have to put it in the the car on the dashboard to stop it from being stolen. I this legal?
I may of missed it but has Owen covered metal pressed number plates? As far as I can see my plates are correct letter size and spaced correctly but what’s the laws on them. Sainsbury’s anpr always displays my reg correctly as I go up the ramp into the car park.
A metal plate is classed as a show plate, a legal plate under BSI; BS AU 145d/ BS AU 145e should be made from reflective material and not have a substance applied to it to make it reflective such as how metal show plates are made.
Best swap out as the 5-o are going to be hot on this in 6months time, Up to £1000 fine.
@@CdotPoppy thanks for the explanation 👍
@@DriveWayRay I know mine work for cameras paying for things etc, had police behind etc nothing being said, but with new legislation they might fancy topping up their monthly targets. I got spares in the trunk, but the trick is you can get BS AU 145d 3D/4D plates before September and it will be legit until they change their views on the new standard. It took 20yrs to update the last standard.
@@CdotPoppy think I’ll get new plates made just to be on the safe side
@@DriveWayRay As much as I love my metal plates, I rather not be pulled over for a talk regarding something that looks and works fine, but is not legit.