The use of the Euro-symbol and national flags
The voluntary display of national flags together with national identifiers is permitted on vehicle number plates. Vehicle owners will be provided with the option of displaying either the Union flag, Scottish Saltire, Cross of St George or the Welsh Dragon together with the optional literals (identifiers), England, ENG, Great Britain, GB, United Kingdom, UK, Cymru, CYM, Wales, Scotland and SCO. Here is a valid example:
No other symbols or emblems are permitted such as football team crests.
As of January 31st 2020, the use of the Euro symbol and the GB national identifier is now no longer an option. Vehicles with existing plates may continue to use them, but they will not be able to travel in Europe without meeting required regulations and an accompanying UK sticker (GB stickers were phased out in September 2021).
- Number plates fitted after 1st September 2001
- Number plates fitted between 1st January 1973 and 1st September 2001
- Vehicles constructed before the 1st January 1973
- Concession for imported vehicles
- Motorcycles and Tricycles
- The use of the Euro-symbol and national flags
- The British Standard
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