Do UK number plates have to be a certain size?
Legal Number Plate Sizes We’ll start by stating there’s no legal number plate size in the UK. Instead the rules state a number plate must have certain elements on it. This means at least a registration and supplier identifier, alongside the BS Standard it was made to.
What is the legal size of a car number plate?
Number Plate Font Size and Display
| Characters | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 79mm |
| Width | 50mm |
| Stroke | 14mm |
| Side margin | 11mm |
Is a 7×5 number plate legal?
Some motorcyclists think the standard legal plate size is too big and unsightly. That’s why many opt for the smaller 7×5″ number plate instead. In fact, it’s one of our best selling motorcycle show plates. Before buying your new 7×5″ plate, please understand that they’re technically not legal for road use.
Are small number plates legal UK?
Yes! Short number plates are 100% legal in the UK, providing that they follow BS AU 145d manufacturing standards. The size of the number plate does not matter, so long as the correct font, font size and character spacing is used.
Is it legal to have shorter number plates?
Can I have my number plates shortened? Yes! On either side of your number plate characters will be the correct measurement of spacing to make them legal. You can rest assured that these are legal.
Are 3D and 4D plates legal?
A truly 3D/4D plate with gel-coated or laser-cut raised characters will still be legal as long as the characters are a single shade of black on all faces and the plate complies with all other regulations.
Are 4D plates legal UK?
4D plates are still regarded as 3D, and therefore are permitted under current UK law. As all of the number plates that we manufacture at Utopia Plates meet these requirements, all of our number plates are fully road legal and have been verified by the DVLA themselves upon visiting our premises.
Are 4D plates legal UK 2021?
4D number plates have been recently introduced on UK vehicles. These two-tone digits will not be allowed on UK number plates from September 2021 due to stricter definitions of black from the DVLA, and the need to have a clear distinction between the digit and retro-reflective NIR values.
What is the smallest legal number plate for a motorcycle UK?
Standard UK cars are obligated to have number plate characters of 50mm wide x 79mm high whereas motorcycles and imported vehicles can legally have characters as small as 44mm wide x 64mm high.
Is it illegal to have a small number plate?
Are 4D plates legal?
The short answer is yes, but only if these 4D number plates meet the standards in place for other registrations by the DVLA. These legally enforced rules and regulations are covered here, and cover character width, spacing, sizing and materials used.
Are gel plates legal UK?
Well, the good news is that providing that they adhere to all the regulations outlined in the Motor Car Act, gel-style plates is perfectly legal to use. The gel-coated characters that display your reg must not feature a pattern and must be black on both front and rear plates.