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 What's changed?
On 28 September 2021, the national identifier displayed on vehicles registered in the United Kingdom when driven abroad changed from GB to UK.
Further information for customers on driving abroad is available from Displaying number plates: Flags, symbols and identifiers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What is expected of me as a number plate supplier?
- there is no requirement for vehicle keepers to change their number plates
- customers can still choose to purchase number plates which display a national flag of England, Scotland or Wales with accompanying letters
- although it is still permissible to display the letters GB on a number plate customers should be offered UK and the Union flag as this ensures their vehicle is compliant with international road traffic rules
- customers choosing other options (for example, ENG) should be made aware that they will need to apply a separate UK sticker when travelling abroad
What are the rules that I need to follow?
- the requirements for the production and sale of registration numbers have not changed
- the display of flags and identifiers must still comply with the legal requirements
Guidance on the specifications for displaying UK and the Union flag on a numberplate has been published by the British Numberplate Manufacturers Association (BNMA) at www.bnma.org. This guidance combines both domestic and international legal requirements and recommended best practice.
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