In 2021, a number of unfounded concerns about the continued legality of 3D and 4D plates gained ground when the DVLA revised its rules. The custom plate industry received a lot of questions about what the changes meant. If you use your screws or any other tactic to try to change the appearance of your recording, you will be presumed to be presenting a false or misleading record, and this is therefore illegal. In parallel with the publication of the new registration mark 71 from 1 September 2021, the rules applicable to licence plate manufacturers have changed. From this date, it is only legal to display 3D plates if they were made before that date. Therefore, it is no longer possible to buy 3D license plates. The carbon license plates used in your car must display your license in black letters and in the Charles Wright font to be legal. Those who use a different color, font, or background pattern will not be accepted. Before the change, even more font options were available. The “d” standard required “black” characters, but it didn`t say you couldn`t use multiple shades of black to create printed effects.

This flaw allowed fonts with lights, lines, or patterns, such as the carbon fiber font. A single line added to the British standard made it illegal. Section 5 (“Characters”) states: “The complete surface of each record character shall be a shade of black.” Is it necessary to mount the license plate? We recommend customers install their new 3D license plates with a mounting kit provided Easy-Plates.com to ensure 100% reliability. For customers who want the fastest installation method, we recommend our adhesive pad mounting kit. When we talk about 3D and 4D license plates, we are talking about the style of composition used on the plates themselves. It`s not related to custom car registrations, when exactly are 3D and 4D license plates? While 3D license plates simply use a modified font to achieve the 3D effect, 3D or 4D license plates contain embossed text that protrudes from the surface of the license plate. Individual letters are usually made of laser-cut acrylic or gel layers and tend to cost more than their 3D counterparts. A huge industry has emerged around motorists` willingness to adapt and modify their cars to express their personality. There are many ways to do this, from custom vinyl records to a new set of wheels.

However, one of the biggest current trends is the installation of 3D or 4D license plates. All deliveries are fully traceable and you will receive a tracking number when you ship your order. The new licence plate rules require all new licence plates – whether attached to a new car or replace the licence plates of an old car – to comply with the UK standard BS AU 145e. A: Yes, 3D gel license plates are legal for cars in the UK. To protect yourself from questioning or punishment, make sure your license plate is manufactured by a DVLA-certified license plate manufacturer. At a glance, 3D license plates are very similar to the standard license plates seen on most cars on UK roads. It is also possible to display 3D type letters and numbers without freezing resin elevation. With a two-tone effect, the characters can have a 3D look without using the more expensive dome effect with gel resin. This may be another option to consider if price is an issue. In order to facilitate vehicle identification through automatic license plate recognition systems, license plates must have a continuous black font. This, in fact, prohibits plates with a two-tone 2D font, which makes it look like 3D.

True raised 3D lettering is still allowed. Our 3D gel sheets, 4D acrylic and 4D neon acrylic are always 100% road and TÜV approval panels. Previously, it was legal to have carbon fiber letters and numbers on your license plates. However, with the new DVLA standard (BSAU 145e) for license plates, they will no longer be legal. We do not ship these letter styles to Utopia Plates. Learn more about setting up slogans on the license plate. Three significant changes came into effect in March 2022, building on the license plate rules introduced in September 2021. These are some additions to the British standard and new legal instruments. The amendments improve the legibility of licence plates in all driving conditions. The advantage of a license plate is that you can design them according to your style. Do you have a slogan on your heart? If so, Easy Number Plates gives you the option to customize your license plate to “add a slogan.” However, make sure that the slogan/phrase is in no way offensive to individuals or groups.

The letters “I”, “O”, “I” and “Z” are not visible on license plates as they can easily be confused with other numbers/characters. Tinted license plates are not legal on the street. The DVLA and the police classify this as an obstacle to the legibility of the licence plate, as British licence plates must have a very high degree of reflection. In addition, the dark background of a tinted disc can make the recording difficult to play. Therefore, we do not produce tinted license plates. On closer inspection, however, these marks differ in the clearly beveled font used for the recording lettering itself. This gives the visual impression that the text is in 3D, when in reality the letters and numbers remain flush with the surface of the license plate. From 1 September 2021, 3D number plates will be banned in the UK. According to the DVLA, the lettering of a license plate can only be printed in a single shade of black. In response to a petition to lift the ban on 3D licence plates, the government said: “The new UK standard for retro-reflective licence plates does not indicate that licence plates with raised plates, including 3D gel and 4D licence plates, are not allowed.” How much does delivery cost? For a limited time only, we now offer FREE shipping on all license plate orders! What are the dimensions of the license plate? Their 3D plate has a standard size in the UK and measures 520mm x 111mm (20″ x 4.3%). The penalty for driving with illegal license plates has not changed. Despite the changes, there is no complete ban on 3D license plates.

In case of change of delivery address, we can change the address at any time before the shipment of the order, please send an email info@exoticnumberplates.com to change the delivery address. This requires the panels to be made from more durable materials and pass stricter durability tests, including a new abrasion test to ensure they can withstand damage from road debris such as salt and gravel. ● The license plate material is reflective ● There is no background pattern ● The front panel letters are black on white ● The rear license plate letters are black on yellow ● License plate signs must have a certain size and height: ● All characters must be 79 mm in size ● They must be 55 mm wide, with the exception of the number 1 or the letter I ● The lines on these black characters must be 14 mm thick ● The distances between them must measure 11 mm. ● There are other rules regarding character spacing and margins that you can find in the DVLA INF104 brochure. If your license plates have been approved for road traffic at the time of purchase, they are still legal, provided they display the BSAU code 145d on the license plate itself. Easy Number Plate has a whole series of 3D license plates for you to choose from. All characters were designed to match the current Charles Wright font. We use the highest quality gel resins for letters and numbers. Can I place my private license plates as I wish? Stay up to date on the latest developments in license plates by following us on Instagram and Facebook. This type of plate is 100% legal, provided it was made prior to the legislative changes and is fully compliant with registration laws, including the use of Charles Wright font seen on all UK plates.

So we`ve all seen the video of the police officer talking about 3D/4D plate laws in 2021. In September 2021, the current “e” standard came into effect and must be followed by all registered license plate manufacturers. DVLA introduced the “e” standard with some important changes to what license plates can look like. The 3 main printed font variants are now illegal. Printed borders are now mentioned in a legal act. Your zero-emission vehicle may display a green flash and a special mention of the “Krystal” license plates. A: You could be fined £1000, as well as the authorities seizing your property from registration. Plates with illegal distances, fonts or declarations automatically violate TÜV and DVLA standards.

Don`t get caught! Buy your replacement license plates today. Our online license plate designer adheres to all DVLA design specifications. Although this is a new standard, there is little difference between the “e” standard and the previous “d” standard.