Motorists are being warned of two big changes to number plates effective from next month.
From March 2022 onwards, standard number plates on all new vehicles are being made extra-durable.
The plates need to be tougher and pass new durability tests to make sure they can stand up against destructive materials on the road, Birmingham Live reports.
They will therefore be more resistant to debris such as road salt and dirt.
Additionally, the new rules mean two-tone number plates, which use different colour shades to create a 3D effect on the lettering, will be banned.
This means Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will be better able to read the lettering.
The new rules are all part of a new standard of number plates.
The old standard used BS AU 145d plates, which have been in use since September 2001, according to Autotrader.
The new standard is BS AU 145e, and are being rolled out shortly.
Motoring rules also state you could be fined up to £5,000 for wearing the wrong footwear while driving.
Separately, the DVLA has apologised for delays to its licensing operation.
Yesterday another rule relating to drive-thru ordering emerged which Brits should be aware of.
Motorists driving through any of the country's popular fast food joints should take stock of recent changes to the Highway Code to avoid a massive fine and six points on their licence.
At the end of January, most Highway Code rules were updates including the hierarchy of the road.
Many motorists enjoy going to KFC, McDonalds and Costa to get a drive-thru but they could be breaking the law and could get a big fine.
At the moment, drivers could fine a £200 fine or six points for using their phones while behind the wheel including when at a drive-thru.
According to MyLondon, that lean into the window at McDonalds, with phone in hand, could mean you are breaking this rule.
