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DVLA Revokes 140,000 Driving Licences: What It Means for Drivers and What You Can Do About It

DVLA Revokes 140,000 Driving Licences: What It Means for Drivers and What You Can Do About It

The DVLA has revoked over 140,000 driving licences recently as part of a major crackdown on unsafe drivers.


What Are Green EV Number Plates?

What Are Green EV Number Plates?

8 Surprising UK Driving Laws You Might Be Breaking

8 Surprising UK Driving Laws You Might Be Breaking

8 Surprising UK Driving Laws You Might Be Breaking.

DVLA Revokes 140,000 Driving Licences: What It Means for Drivers and What You Can Do About It

DVLA Revokes 140,000 Driving Licences: What It Means for Drivers and What You Can Do About It

The DVLA has revoked over 140,000 driving licences recently as part of a major crackdown on unsafe drivers.

What To Do If Your Number Plates Are Stolen: A Step-by-Step Guide

What To Do If Your Number Plates Are Stolen: A Step-by-Step Guide

Having your number plates stolen is frustrating and can leave you open to penalties and police investigations if they are used for criminal activity.


How to Sell Your Private Number Plate: A Complete Guide

How to Sell Your Private Number Plate: A Complete Guide

Selling a private number plate can be a lucrative opportunity, but it requires understanding the process and available options.

Private Number Plates and MOT Compliance

Private Number Plates and MOT Compliance

A little known fact is that your number plates can be the reason your vehicle fails an MOT.

Mark Mayhew and His A 4 Number Plate

Mark Mayhew and His A 4 Number Plate

Nothing beats a bit of number plate trivia, and we love looking back at number plates of old here at National Numbers.

Everything You Need To Know About The 25 Series Number Plate Release

Everything You Need To Know About The 25 Series Number Plate Release

The 25 series number plate release is right around the corner, so enjoy this handy guide of everything you need to know.

Everything You Need To Know About Classic Number Plates

Everything You Need To Know About Classic Number Plates

So, in today’s blog, we’ll explore classic and vintage number plates and explain everything you need to know about these unique registrations.

Private Number Plate Myths Debunked

Private Number Plate Myths Debunked

There are many myths and misconceptions about private number plates, and in this blog, we will explore some of our favourites.

The Football Number Plate Quiz

The Football Number Plate Quiz

Do you know your foxes from your owls and rams? Find out with our football number plate quiz.

Everything you need to know about the 24 series number plate release

Everything you need to know about the 24 series number plate release

The 24 series number plate release is on the horizon, but are you ready for it?

The Impact on Motorists from the 2021 Law Change for Car Number Plates

The Impact on Motorists from the 2021 Law Change for Car Number Plates

A change in the law two years ago introduced an enhanced quality standard for all new car number plates.

73 Series Number Plate Inspiration

73 Series Number Plate Inspiration

With the 73 series number plate release just around the corner, today, we?ll help you choose the perfect 73 private registration.

Some of The Ways You Can Get Fined For Your Number Plates

Some of The Ways You Can Get Fined For Your Number Plates

Personalised number plates can make your car look extra special, and can help you personalise your vehicle in a unique way.

However, lots of motorists try to pull the wool over the DVLA’s eyes with their private number plates, breaking the law in the process.

Banned 23 Series Number Plates

Banned 23 Series Number Plates

As of March 1st, 2023, the 23 number plate series has been unleashed onto UK roads.

However, some of these registrations have been blocked by the DVLA and will never the see the light of day, or even the lights of a motorway tunnel.

How To Choose a Private Number Plate

How To Choose a Private Number Plate

At National Numbers, we know all there is to know about private registrations.

How to Buy a Private Number Plate for Christmas

How to Buy a Private Number Plate for Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, and National Numbers has the perfect gift for that special someone in your life.

The Best Football Themed Number Plates

The Best Football Themed Number Plates

In England, we are known for our love of football.

Are Gel Number Plates Legal?

Are Gel Number Plates Legal?

Motorists love a way to stand out, and gel number plates are a popular way of doing so when buying a private registration for their vehicle.

The Number Plate Laws That Can Land You With A Fine

The Number Plate Laws That Can Land You With A Fine

Earlier this year, a range of motoring laws were implemented for UK motorists.

Every Banned Number Plate From The 22 Release

Every Banned Number Plate From The 22 Release

From BO71 LOX to B11 TCH and KN71 VES to C11 NTS, there have been loads of number plates banned over the years.

Renew Driving Licence When Over 70

Renew Driving Licence When Over 70

In this blog, we will cover an important topic of driving in the UK - how to renew your driving licence when over 70.

Everything You Need to Know About the 72 Series Reg Release

Everything You Need to Know About the 72 Series Reg Release

Are you ready for the 72 number plate release? You better be!

Driving Law Changes for 2022

Driving Law Changes for 2022

2022 is a new year, which means time for some new motoring laws for the UK!

Ten Most Expensive Number Plates From The Last DVLA Auction

Ten Most Expensive Number Plates From The Last DVLA Auction

As you may or may not know, the DVLA release new number plates at different times throughout the year.

Banned DVLA Number Plates - 2021 Edition

Banned DVLA Number Plates - 2021 Edition

We love it, you love it, the DVLA do not love it, yep, it's the updated list of banned UK number plates for 2021.

Everything You Need To Know About The BSAU145e Standard Number Plate

Everything You Need To Know About The BSAU145e Standard Number Plate

We love blogging about fun stuff here at National Numbers.

Top 10 Cars For Your Green Number Plate

Top 10 Cars For Your Green Number Plate

The meteoric rise of renewable energy means that EVs (electric vehicles) are becoming increasingly popular.

DVLA Scams to Look Out For in 2021 (With Pictures)

DVLA Scams to Look Out For in 2021 (With Pictures)

New year, new scams.

And lots of fun to look forward to from miscreants pretending to be the DVLA.

Number Plate Changes for 2021

Number Plate Changes for 2021

As we head into 2021, there are lots of things to look forward to, like... A COVID vaccine, erm, maybe returning to normality?

Top 10 Number Plate Enthusiasts by Area

Top 10 Number Plate Enthusiasts by Area

Ever wondered which areas of the UK were the biggest number plate searchers? Us too, so we've taken it upon ourselves to find that out, using our very own website search data from the past year.

9 Popular Questions about Number Plates, Answered

9 Popular Questions about Number Plates, Answered

As a registered number plate dealer, we often receive questions around many different aspects of vehicle registrations.

The Weirdest Rules of The Road

The Weirdest Rules of The Road

Its time to take a look at the strangest laws for drivers. From dirty plates to spare glasses, we will venture around the world to find the weirdest ways to get a fine, or even jail time, from behind the wheel.