A number plate is used to recognise vehicles and help the police. A number plate is a legal obligation for all road vehicles. All vehicles must show a number plate on the front as well as rear of the vehicle, although motorbikes are exceptional to this. All the information concerning number plates and vehicle details are held on a central data base by the DVLA. The offices of DVLA in Swansea act as the headquarters for the agency, and there are more than 80 local offices spread across the country.
A number plate can work as an advertisement for a company, or it can symbolise a name or initials. Prefix numbers are the most frequently purchased registrations. The current format of registration is also quite popular.
Each and every registration is unique. You can buy a number plate from a number plate dealer on a retention certificate and can keep it for a period of time until you choose to assign it to a vehicle. This option of purchasing and owning a number plate is utilised by many people. It especially suits those who see their desired number plate but wish to purchase a car in future.
