Urgent warning for drivers over little-known 10-year number plate rule that could see you fined £1,000 – is yours valid?
DRIVERS are being urged to check their number plates for a little-known rule that could see them fined £1000.
In 2001, a standard font was introduced to make registration numbers more legible, affecting thousands of
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A white Mercedes GLA 250 is parked on a cobbled street in the New Town district of downtown Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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But with
To comply, motorists must have their
Plates should be made of a reflective material with black characters on a white background on the front of the vehicle and black on yellow at the rear.
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A spokesperson from a car leasing agency told
'They carry lots of important information to do with tax and licencing, and so not following the rules can result in some very large fines.'
DVLA has urged drivers to check their plates have the latest certificate or retention document.
The authority said: "Do you have a
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"If it's been 10 years since the latest certificate or retention document for your registration was issued, you may need to renew it this year. It's free to renew."
This comes as the authority warned drivers to be vigilant when posting online due to a rise in identity theft.
Millions of drivers must make new pre-registration move from Sept. 1 - missing 2-day deadline will mean fines
Crooks are becoming increasingly wise to what is being posted online - using personal information to target individuals financially.
In a statement, the driving authority cautioned
More specifically, sharing a V5C log book on social media could lead to
These documents contain
But they also hold a plethora of
Details such as a person's full name and address are enough to put them in serious risk.
The DVLA said: "Stay safe online – don't share photos of your V5C log book on social media or selling sites, as scammers can use them for identity theft."
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