What are Hex Number Plates and are They Legal?
Yes, hex number plates are road legal in the UK when the finished plate meets BS AU 145e. What the rules say about plate shape, sizes and styles.
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When Do New Number Plates Come Out?
New number plates are released twice a year by the DVLA, in March and September. Stay updated and find the latest plates at Utopia Plates!
How to Change Number Plates Back to Original: Step by Step
How to take a private registration off a car and put the original plates back on: the £80 DVLA application, what you get back, and having the plates made.
Are Import Shape Number Plates Legal in the UK?
Import shape number plates are legal only on an imported vehicle that cannot take a standard plate. What regulation 14A requires, and the sizes it sets.
Why are number plates different colours in the UK?
UK number plates are black on white at the front and black on yellow at the rear. The law, and when black and silver or a green flash is allowed.
Most Expensive Private Registrations Sold at DVLA Auctions
DVLA's most expensive private registration sold at auction is 25 O, at £400,000. See the top 12 DVLA auction sold prices and what those figures include.
Transform Your Car with a Private Reg from Utopia Plates
Transform your car with a private reg from Utopia Plates! Personalise your vehicle with a unique, road-legal plate that suits your style.
How Do I Find a Good Private Registration? A Handy Guide
Find the perfect private registration with our handy guide! Learn what to consider and how to search for a plate that suits your style and budget.
What Kind of 4D Plates Can I Get?
Explore Utopia Plates' 4D range! Choose from 3mm, 5mm, 4D Gel, or our top-spec Outline plates for a premium, road-legal look that stands out.