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Gemma Jones & Barry Ellams

DVLA warns drivers they face £1000 fine for breaking new number plate rules

New rules on vehicle number plates mean drivers could be breaking the law if they do not abide by the latest regulations. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) introduced new guidelines on car number plates on March 1

The DVLA announced a number of changes to how number plates work and how they’re designed as a new batch of 2022 registration plates was launched. The rules include changes to the lettering type allowed on plates, materials used, location identification and identifiers.

The new plates have been created to resist wear and tear, and are reportedly easier to track with surveillance equipment reports The Liverpool Echo. It also means that some registration plates could actually be deemed illegal so drivers have been urged to check theirs - here are the things that you should check for.

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