Are GB number plates still legal?
Are GB number plates still legal?
British motorists driving outside the UK must now remove old-style GB stickers or cover them up. The new rules state that any driver with a GB sticker on their car now needs to replace it with a new UK one if they are taking their vehicle abroad. …
What does GB mean on a number plate?
GREAT BRITAIN
GREAT BRITAIN, Great Britain or GB.
What does GB mean on cars?
Great Britain
The advice applies to cars registered in all parts of the UK, including Northern Ireland. The sticker, a white oval containing the letters GB, standing for Great Britain, must be displayed at the rear of the vehicle.
Why are UK plates not GB?
“Changing the national identifier from GB to the UK symbolises our unity as a nation and is part of a wider move towards using the UK signifier across government. However, if British drivers are in Spain, Cyprus or Malta, they must show a UK sticker no matter the symbols on the plate.
Why do some license plates have GB?
The GB stands for ‘Great Britain and Northern Ireland’ so the Northern Ireland cars also use the GB sticker. Simply, if you buy and register a car in the UK, there is no requirement to have the GB stickers on them, these are part of some other Countries’ requirements.
Do I need GB sticker?
Now the government says: “You will need to display a UK sticker clearly on the rear of your vehicle if your number plate has any of the following: a GB identifier with the Union flag; a Euro symbol; a national flag of England, Scotland or Wales; numbers and letters only – no flag or identifier.
Do I need a GB sticker on my car?
GB stickers should be removed from the car or covered up. If you have a number plate that includes the Union Jack you will not need a sticker. Drivers also need to remember that number plates featuring the blue band and letters GB next to the European golden stars are no longer valid.
Where should I put my GB sticker?
You must have a country of origin identifier (GB sticker) on the rear of your vehicle and anything that you are towing such as a boat or caravan.
Where do you put the GB sticker on a car?
If you are opting for the permanent stick-on version, we suggest putting the GB sticker on the glass of your rear window. If your vehicle is an estate car, people carrier, 4×4 or hatch back then that will probably be fine.
Does my car need a GB sticker?
Number plates and GB stickers If your car has a GB logo resting on the blue EU flag on its number plate, you’ll need a separate GB sticker. If your car has the GB logo on its own or on the Union Flag on its number plate, you should be okay.
Do I need a GB sticker on my number plate?
You will need to display a GB sticker clearly on the rear of your vehicle if your number plate has any of the following: If your number plate includes the GB identifier with the Union flag (also known as the Union Jack), you do not need a GB sticker.
What are the requirements for number plates in the UK?
The material of UK number plates must either comply with British Standard BS AU 145d, which states BSI number plates must be marked on the plate with the BSI logo and the name and postcode of the manufacturer and the supplier of the plates or.
What are alphanumeric vehicle registration plates in the UK?
Vehicle registration alphanumeric plates in the UK are rectangular or square in shape, with the exact permitted dimensions of the plate and its lettering set down in law. Front plates are white, whereas rear plates are yellow.
Do I need a number plate sticker to drive in Ireland?
You cannot have the flag or letters on the number plate margin, and neither can be more than 50 millimetres wide. You may need a GB sticker or a UK sticker to drive outside the UK. Which sticker you need depends on when and where you’re driving. You do not need a GB or UK sticker to drive in Ireland, no matter when you are driving.
