Two big rule changes are coming into effect from next month which will affect any new number plates thereafter.
From March 2022 onwards, number plates will firstly have to abide by new durability standards. This means the standard plates handed out on new vehicles from next month will be tougher, since they have to pass a new test designed to ensure they don't break down in the face of abrasion.
The plates will therefore be more resistant to debris such as road salt and dirt, according to Birmingham Live.
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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.
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