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 motorists with personalised plates.
GettyA white Mercedes GLA 250 is parked on a cobbled street in the New Town district of downtown Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.[/caption]Personalised number plates have grown in popularity, with recent trends including different sized characters and spaces between letters.
But with strict regulations in place, many drivers unknowingly fall fowl of UK driving laws and could face a fine of up to £1,000.
To comply, motorists must have their number plates created by a registered supplier and be up to date with the latest certification.
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.
A spokesperson from a car leasing agency told CarReg: “A number plate is essentially a car’s passport – and you wouldn’t change the format of your own passport, so why mess with your car’s?
“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 personalised registration that is not on a vehicle?
“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.
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 drivers to be vigilant when sharing documents containing details of their identity online.
More specifically, sharing a V5C log book on social media could lead to identity theft, which could leave you thousands of pounds in debt.
These documents contain key information on a car such as the vehicle’s registration and identity number, and engine specification.
But they also hold a plethora of information about owners.
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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