The end of small number plates
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:57 am
No more show plates, slogans etc. 
And the MOT centres and plod have been instructed to clamp down
New DVLA Laws affect the supply of Number Plates
The DVLA have announced that from 1st 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 £2,500 and/or suspension from the RNPS register for up to 5 years. This offence will apply throughout the United Kingdom.
In order to comply with the British Standard each number plate must be marked with the British Standard number and the name or identification of the component suppler in the bottom right hand corner, e.g. TP BSAU 145d or Tennants BSAU 145d.
The name and postcode of the supplying outlet must also be displayed in the bottom centre. Please note that website addresses, phone numbers and logos are not allowed.
It will be an offence to supply a non-compliant number plate that displays a vehicle registration mark (VRM) issued by the DVLA. It will no longer be allowed to sell products as ‘Showplates’ or to ask the customer to sign a disclaimer that the plate is not for road use if the plate displays a VRM.
The Register of Number Plate Suppliers (RNPS) system is being extended to include Scotland & Northern Ireland. All number plate suppliers must register with the DVLA and obtain an RNPS number to be able to purchase materials and supply plates.
Please refer to the DVLA website for further information www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles or contact Tennants.
At present the space under the registration number is being used by many suppliers as a way of advertising. This will no longer be allowed on the number plate, it is legal to to use Lipped Plates to advertise below the actual number plate area. Lipped Plates are available from Tennants at £2.45 per plate. Please contact us for further details.
And the MOT centres and plod have been instructed to clamp downNew DVLA Laws affect the supply of Number Plates
The DVLA have announced that from 1st 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 £2,500 and/or suspension from the RNPS register for up to 5 years. This offence will apply throughout the United Kingdom.
In order to comply with the British Standard each number plate must be marked with the British Standard number and the name or identification of the component suppler in the bottom right hand corner, e.g. TP BSAU 145d or Tennants BSAU 145d.
The name and postcode of the supplying outlet must also be displayed in the bottom centre. Please note that website addresses, phone numbers and logos are not allowed.
It will be an offence to supply a non-compliant number plate that displays a vehicle registration mark (VRM) issued by the DVLA. It will no longer be allowed to sell products as ‘Showplates’ or to ask the customer to sign a disclaimer that the plate is not for road use if the plate displays a VRM.
The Register of Number Plate Suppliers (RNPS) system is being extended to include Scotland & Northern Ireland. All number plate suppliers must register with the DVLA and obtain an RNPS number to be able to purchase materials and supply plates.
Please refer to the DVLA website for further information www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles or contact Tennants.
At present the space under the registration number is being used by many suppliers as a way of advertising. This will no longer be allowed on the number plate, it is legal to to use Lipped Plates to advertise below the actual number plate area. Lipped Plates are available from Tennants at £2.45 per plate. Please contact us for further details.
Will endeavor to find out If there will be specific op to target bikers without the new numberplates (as is mine, small and no logo).
