Green number plates

[Mgkev]

Mine have a car with plug symbol and EV written below. I’m not sure it’s that strict regarding the green strip

 

[kiltox]

Mine have a car with plug symbol and EV written below. I’m not sure it’s that strict regarding the green strip

That symbol and text combo definitely doesn’t comply with the regs. I’m not sure it does need to fill the entire part of the plate it’s on though, just needs to be a certain minimum/maximum size.

 

[Tango130]

Confirmed: Green Plates from 8th December - BNMA

Confirmed: Green Plates from 8th December

www.bnma.org

There is no specified height of the green strip that I have found, just a width of 40-50mm. I've also read elsewhere that the strip cannot encroach with 11mm of the registration mark.

There is a specified height of a flag/national identifiers which is 98mm. Just been out to measure, can confirm it conforms to this rule, 100mm.

Displaying number plates

How to display number or licence plates, get plates made up, replace lost, damaged or stolen plates, and the national letters, flags and symbols you can display.

www.gov.uk

 

[Mgkev]

@kiltox Im sure you’re right regarding the text and symbol. However, it does press home the message and that is the point of the green strip. Already had a Model S burn me off at the lights trying to prove the superior Tesla status after spotting my plates!

 

[Kithmo]

What's the law say about covering the flag part of the existing number plate with a green sticker ?

 

[kiltox]

What's the law say about covering the flag part of the existing number plate with a green sticker ?

Probably also not compliant. Needs to be retro reflective material and the plate needs to comply with BS AU 145d

again, unlikely anyone will care.

 

[Chrispydoc]

This is what my DIY ones look like....I can always alter them if necessary.

I prefer to use screws to fix them, as in the past I've had them start falling off if parked in full sun for a while. I did use green plastic covers though! Total cost £2.00.

 

[jamesie]

Sorry to say this Chris but IMO that looks awful.

 

[Chrispydoc]

We are all entitled to our opinion. Im sure in fullness of time they will be very common sight.

 

[Dossdes]

We are all entitled to our opinion. Im sure in fullness of time they will be very common sight.

I think they look ok tbh. Cracking number plate too

 

[Srp111]

This is what my DIY ones look like....I can always alter them if necessary.

I prefer to use screws to fix them, as in the past I've had them start falling off if parked in full sun for a while. I did use green plastic covers though! Total cost £2.00.

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Love the plate, bet that wasn't cheap

 

[Chrispydoc]

I've bought several over the years direct from the DVLA auctions......They are generally a great investment and fun to own.

 

[Electrifried]

I think they look ok tbh. Cracking number plate too

Looks fine, green might be a bit light in colour but nowt wrong with them and cheaper than a new set of plates. I think a lot of EV owners will alter their own plates.

 

[Chrispydoc]

I did try the next darker one...but it just didn't look right....looked too dark from a distance.