slim_boy_fat
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Can I fit a black plate or not? (I'd like to)
In your position I would.
But here's a thought to consider.
If you fit the incorrect style of number plate to your vehicle or fit one that's had the characters moved to spell your name, your vehicle does not conform to Construction and Use regulations. Therefore your insurance is invalid and you're also guilty of fraud for falsely declaring that your vehicle is legal and above board.
Interesting thought, imo.
I got done for my plate [parked right outside my front door] while I was clearing frost off the windows ] and issued with a 'vehicle defect notice - no mention of invalidated insurance and was given 2 weeks to get 'conforming' plates fitted & present verification to the Police Station [which we don't have . Officers [I knew them personally]admitted it was a quiet day in Noddysville and they were just meeting targets.
Luckily another constable lived across the road, so I showed her the proof - she just snorted and say "Aye, OK".
Not on the DVLA database as far as I can see.
https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/