Warning issued to drivers who could face £1,000 fine | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlex CroftTuesday 26 August 2025 22:56 BSTDriver in stolen car smashes into armed police van during 100mph chaseThe DVLA has issued an urgent warning to drivers regarding new number plate regulations, ahead of the introduction of '75'-plated cars on 1 September.Motorists could face a fine of up to £1,000 and an MOT test failure if their number plates are incorrectly displayed or do not meet the required specifications.Key requirements include plates being made from reflective material, displaying black characters on a white front and yellow rear background, and having no background pattern.Number plates fitted after 1 September 2021 must feature characters in a single shade of black and be marked with the British Standard number BS AU 145e.While certain features like raised 3D characters, specific flags, and a green flash for zero-emission vehicles are permitted, altering characters to make them hard to read is strictly prohibited.In fullNew DVLA warning for drivers ahead of number plate changeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in