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One of the more commonly asked questions is, “how do I display my registration number correctly?” You can obtain a copy of the document that explains this by contacting Her Majesty’s Stationery Office which clearly outlines how registration marks have to be displayed in accordance to the 2001 Road Vehicles Regulations.  Here are the key points regarding displaying registration numbers in the UK.

- You must own the registration mark in order to display the related number plates on the vehicle

- Lettering on the rear number plate should be black on a yellow background while black lettering on a white background number plate is required at the front.

- All number plates, be they cherished number plates (personalised) or standard number plates must conform to UK standards and be easy to read.

- The lettering and the spacing of the number plate must conform to a set measurement

- Altering, misrepresenting, or rearranging the letters and/or numbers on your UK number plates is strictly prohibited

- The following chart displays the proper measurements for the spacing of letters and numbers on your registration plates (see http://www.numberplates.com):

Characters Height 79mm
Characters Width (except for the number 1 or the letter I) 50mm
Character Stroke 14mm
Space between characters 11mm
Space between any groups 33mm
Bottom, side, and top margins 11mm (minimum)
Space between vertical lines 19mm

If you have any further questions regarding the proper measurements listed above, you should contact your local DVLA office either in person, on the phone, or at their website.