i have just received a email from dubmeister stating the new law on number plates..
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Originally Posted by dubmeister.co.uk
Thought we would give you the head's up on the latest DVLA legislation.
This is the exact copy of a letter we received from the DVLA on 29th July. "1. Prosecution for Supply of Non-Compliant Number Plates From 1 November 2008 it will become an offence to supply number plates that do not comply with the road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001. There is a maximum penalty of £2500 and/or suspension from the register for up to 5 years. This offence will apply throughout the United Kingdom. It is already an offence for motorists to display non-compliant number plates on their vehicles but not an offence to supply them. The new offence applies only to plates that display a vehicle registration mark (VRM) issued by DVLA, it does not apply to plates with a VRM. For example it will still be possible to supply new car dealers with plates showing the model of a car for use in a showroom,. It will be illegal for example to supply plates with the VRM mis-spaced to make it look like the name of an individual, in a non-standard font or colour or with a slogan or message printed on them. DVLA's enforcement staff, trading standards officers and police may enter registered premises, seize extracts of records and bring prosecutions where appropriate. There is evidence to suggest that some number plate suppliers are supplying plates that do not conform to the correct format. The Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001 specifies the typeface, size and colouring of a number plate. Copies of the legislation are available from www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation. The British Standard (BSAU 145d) set out the physical characteristics of the number plate. This includes visibility, strength and reflectivity. In order to comply with the British Standard each number plate must be permanently and legibly marked only with the following:- a) The British Standard number. b) The name, trademark or other means of identification of the number plate manufacturer or component supplier; and c) The name and postcode of the supplying outlet. Please not that websit addresses, telephone numbers and logos should not be used." Prior to receiving this letter we had an inspection from the DVLA and passed this. The inspector told us that after the 1st November 2008 anyone caught with a 'show plate' on their car whilst driving on a public highway will not only be fined £30 but will have their plates confiscated on the spot and not be allowed to go any further until a set of legal plates are on their vehicle. Show plates can also invalidate insurance. With all this in mind we are prepared to offer your members the following: If they order a set of legal plates at £30 per pair post free, before 1 November 2008, they have a last chance of purchasing a set of show plates for half price (£15 per pair). You are welcome to post this on your forum. Best Regards Paul Quince Dubmeister |
