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Business Mayor
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Mayor
DVLA making major change to driving licences but millions in the dark
Millions of UK drivers could soon be caught out by a major change being implemented by the DVLA. Over half of UK motorists told a recent survey they had no idea about the change, which will be rolled out in the coming months. From this summer, a new digital driving licence service is expected to be introduced, allowing drivers to show their photo ID on mobile devices instead of carrying the physical card when travelling. Despite the announcement being made back in January, a poll conducted by Regtransfers, a private number plate supplier, found 57% of the 1,000 people surveyed were not aware of the coming innovation. Though digital cards will be available to drivers, physical documents will still be in use and remain acceptable to carry when driving. Regtransfers CEO Mark Trimbee said: 'There's no escaping the fact that our lives are being lived in an increasingly digitised space. Putting our driving licences on our phones feels like a natural next step, especially when so many of us already rely on mobiles for everything from banking to boarding passes. 'That said, a driving licence isn't just another app – it's a key part of our identity. Our data shows that a lot of people still don't know much about the government's proposed changes. 'That kind of gap in awareness can naturally lead to concerns or reluctance to adopt. It's important the government takes the time to explain how it all works, what the benefits are, and – perhaps most importantly – how people's data will be kept safe. Read More The best skincare for prepping your face before makeup 'The more informed people are, the more confident they'll feel about using these new tools. He added: 'I think people should be free to choose whatever they feel most comfortable with. 'While a digital driving licence certainly would be convenient in many cases, a card licence doesn't run the risk of being completely inaccessible if my phone breaks or runs out of battery.' The wallet will be available on iOS and Android devices, providing access to digital documents which can be used in the same manner as physical copies. A mobile driver's license will be released on a pilot scheme later in the year, while all government services will be required to offer a digital alternative alongside physical credentials by the end of 2027. These reforms were set out by the blueprint for digital government. READ SOURCE
Telegraph
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
DVLA bans pro-Brexit number plates
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has banned several pro-Brexit number plates ahead of the launch of new '75' registrations later this year. The DVLA blocks any combinations that 'may cause offence, embarrassment or are in poor taste'. The newly prohibited plates include 'EU75 OUT', 'EU75 SHT', 'EU75 WAR' as well as 'EU75 YES'. Any driver caught using them could face a fine of up to £1,000 and fail their MOT. The '75' registrations hold a special significance for opponents of the European Union, as it was in 1975 that Britain voted to remain a member of the common market. In 2018, when plates featuring the number 68 were released, the DVLA blocked 'EU68 BAD'. This year, the agency has also banned apparent references to the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz, including 'AU75 WTS' and 'AU75 WTZ'. Mentions of drugs are also barred, including 'LE75 LSD', and sexuality, such as 'AS75 GAY'. Over the past decade, sales of personalised number plates have more than doubled in Britain. The DVLA raised £276 million from their sale in the last financial year, figures published by the BBC reveal. Combinations that appear to refer to violence, criminality and politics, among other forbidden topics, are blocked. In total, over 400 registration character combinations have been banned in advance of the annual Sept 1 release. They were revealed following a freedom of information (FOI) request by Regtransfers, a private plates supplier. Mark Trimbee, Regtransfer's chief executive, told the Sun: 'These bans ensure that number plates on the road aren't ones that could be translated into something inflammatory, offensive, insulting, obscene or otherwise problematic. 'There are almost always some, however, that might take a bit of deciphering, but the DVLA has to err on the side of caution.' The DVLA blocked 210 personalised plates ahead of last year's launch. In 2017, they removed 'JH11 HAD' – an Islamic term for struggle – from a Ford Fiesta owner. At the time, the agency said: 'We try to identify all combinations that may cause offence, and on the rare occasion where potentially offensive numbers slip through the net, steps are taken to withdraw the number.'
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
‘Offensive' number plates banned by DVLA revealed – including ‘pro-Brexit' and ‘Nazi' registrations
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE DVLA has banned hundreds of number plates it deems to be too offensive — including pro-Brexit ones such as EU75 OUT as well as AU75 WTZ. Ahead of the '75' reg launch on September 1, the agency released a list of 436 not allowed. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Pro-Brexit number plates such as EU75 OUT have been banned Motorists caught driving with them could be fined up to £1,000 and given a failed MOT. To avoid provocative references to political issues such as EU membership, plates such as EU75 OUT, EU75 SHT, EU75 WAR and EU75 YES are barred. To avoid encouraging criminal behaviour, the combinations LE75 KLL (Let's kill), as well as MU75 DER (Murder) are also on the banned list. The plates AU75 WTS and AU75 WTZ are also outlawed as they could be seen as a reference to the Nazis' Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Also banned are the rude combinations BA75 TRD, BA75 SHT and SH75 TTY. Last September, private number plates seller RegTransfers also reported that 210 specific character combinations would be censored. Its chief executive Mark Trimbee said: 'These bans ensure that number plates on the road aren't ones that could be translated into something inflammatory, offensive, insulting, obscene or otherwise problematic.' He added: 'There are almost always some, however, that might take a bit of deciphering but the DVLA has to err on the side of caution.'
The Sun
25-04-2025
- The Sun
‘Offensive' number plates banned by DVLA revealed – including ‘pro-Brexit' and ‘Nazi' registrations
THE DVLA has banned hundreds of number plates it deems to be too offensive — including pro-Brexit ones such as EU75 OUT as well as AU75 WTZ. Ahead of the '75' reg launch on September 1, the agency released a list of 436 not allowed. Motorists caught driving with them could be fined up to £1,000 and given a failed MOT. To avoid provocative references to political issues such as EU membership, plates such as EU75 OUT, EU75 SHT, EU75 WAR and EU75 YES are barred. To avoid encouraging criminal behaviour, the combinations LE75 KLL (Let's kill), as well as MU75 DER (Murder) are also on the banned list. The plates AU75 WTS and AU75 WTZ are also outlawed as they could be seen as a reference to the Nazis' Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Also banned are the rude combinations BA75 TRD, BA75 SHT and SH75 TTY. Last September, private number plates seller RegTransfers also reported that 210 specific character combinations would be censored. Its chief executive Mark Trimbee said: 'These bans ensure that number plates on the road aren't ones that could be translated into something inflammatory, offensive, insulting, obscene or otherwise problematic.' He added: 'There are almost always some, however, that might take a bit of deciphering but the DVLA has to err on the side of caution.' People are just realising the hidden meaning behind the letters on car number plates
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Offensive' number plates banned by DVLA revealed – including ‘pro-Brexit' and ‘Nazi' registrations
THE DVLA has banned hundreds of number plates it deems to be too offensive — including pro-Brexit ones such as EU75 OUT as well as AU75 WTZ. Ahead of the '75' reg launch on September 1, the agency released a list of 436 not allowed. 1 Pro-Brexit number plates such as EU75 OUT have been banned Motorists caught driving with them could be fined up to £1,000 and given a failed MOT. To avoid provocative references to political issues such as EU membership, plates such as EU75 OUT, EU75 SHT, EU75 WAR and EU75 YES are barred. To avoid encouraging criminal behaviour, the combinations LE75 KLL (Let's kill), as well as MU75 DER (Murder) are also on the banned list. The plates AU75 WTS and AU75 WTZ are also outlawed as they could be seen as a reference to the Nazis' Auschwitz concentration camp in READ MORE MOTORS NEWS Also banned are the rude combinations BA75 TRD, BA75 SHT and SH75 TTY. Last September, private number plates seller RegTransfers also reported that 210 specific character combinations would be censored. Its chief executive Mark Trimbee said: 'These bans ensure that number plates on the road aren't ones that could be translated into something inflammatory, offensive, insulting, obscene or otherwise problematic.' He added: 'There are almost always some, however, that might take a bit of deciphering but the DVLA has to err on the side of caution.' Most read in Motors People are just realising the hidden meaning behind the letters on car number plates
