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Are 4D number plates legal?

Yes, absolutely! ‘4D’ style number plates are fully road legal, as long as they follow certain crucial rules. These modern, visually appealing plates are a fantastic way to personalise your vehicle legally, and they have only grown in popularity over the years.

To be road legal, your number plates must:

  1. Have a backing made from a reflective material.
  2. Display solid black characters on a white or yellow background.
  3. Not feature a background pattern. You may have seen plates featuring logos or a honeycomb pattern, but these are not legal.
  4. Use the Charles Wright font, and the characters must be 50mm wide and 79mm tall.
  5. Feature the company name and postcode of the Registered Number Plate Supplier in the bottom centre, and the name of the material manufacturer, as well as the British Standard code in the bottom right.

As stated directly from the Gov.UK website: “Characters on a number plate can be 3D.” Now, you might wonder how this relates to 4D plates. Well, the term ‘4D’ is an industry-standard name coined to differentiate between 3D Gel Resin and 4D Laser Cut number plates. However, from a legal perspective, 4D plates are still regarded as 3D, making them perfectly permissible under current UK law.

Here at Utopia Plates, we ensure all our 4D number plates meet these legal requirements, making them fully road legal. Furthermore, our 4D plates are BS AU 145e compliant, ensuring their quality and adherence to standards. Our commitment to legality and quality has even been verified by the DVLA themselves upon visiting our premises.

By choosing our 4D number plates, you can rest assured that you won't face any issues with the Police, MOT testing stations, VOSA, or the DVLA, so long as they meet the requirements outlined above.

Looking to make your own 4D number plates? Try our user-friendly 4D number plate builder for an instant preview. At Utopia Plates, we offer a variety of letter styles to cater to every taste.

If you're also considering a private registration to accompany your fresh 4D plates, our search functionality is here to make that process seamless.

Make a statement with Utopia Plates - where every ride deserves to be unique!

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