We had heard rumours of changes in DVLA procedure for reporting and dealing with display of non-compliant number plates, which meant de-registration of the vehicle for first offence if not dealt with promptly and without warning for a second offence.
The owner of the offending vehicle would receive a letter giving 28 days to have a set of complying plates fitted and a confirmation photo to be sent back. If this were not received within 28 days the vehicle would automatically be deregistered on the 29th day.
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In 2007 the DVLA issued a consultation document regarding number plate supply in the UK :-
Consultation on changes to the Regulation of Number Plate Supply in the United Kingdom (PDF)
After all the replies to this document were received the DVLA released the findings of the consultation :-
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