Custom Plates
Custom 4D number plates are fast becoming a phenomenon among Britain’s drivers.
Why? They send out clear signals about your individuality and your pride in your vehicle.
They look good and they make a statement. Here are our top tips on choosing and fitting custom 4D plates.
What are 4D Number Plates?
You can think of 4D number plates as the next generation of plates, taking the concept of 3D plates further.
3D plates are made up of raised gel numbers, but 4D plates are manufactured from acrylic. 4D characters are more raised and more angular in shape.
Each character is laser-cut and hand-placed on the number plate, bringing design values and craftsmanship to your number plate.
If you want your vehicle to stand out and look truly personalised, then 4D number plates are a great way of achieving this.
How to Style Custom 4D Plates
This is where things get really interesting. 4D plates are available in different styles for cars and motorbikes.
Whereas the numbers and letters must always be black, you can vary the raised background with different effects and colours.
Colours include blue, carbon, green, orange, pink and red. You can choose glowing neon raised backgrounds for your numbers or clear crystal.
Adding a gel coating to the numbers gives them a glossy finish and there are customisations available for the plate backgrounds, including mirror finishes and borders.
It’s a question of contrast. Consider the design of the plate itself and how it will work with the colour and style of your vehicle.
Bolder designs may work better with more dynamic-styled vehicles, but even the most sober-looking car can benefit from a subtle touch of glamour to its number plate.
It’s the equivalent of wearing a pair of stylish, high fashion cufflinks with a business suit or twinning your outfit with a flashy pair of heels and a matching handbag.
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Character Spacing on Number Plates
Whichever type of personalised plate you choose, including its style and layout, you need to make sure that you space the characters on it according to the law.
- The Department of Transport (DoT) has regulations for number plates. You must follow these to be sure your custom 4D plates are legal.
There must be 11mm between each of the characters and 33mm between the main blocks of characters. This applies to all number plates registered after 1 September 2001 or before January 1973. - If your plates were registered before 1 September 2001 but after January 1973, the spacing rule is 13mm between characters and a 38mm gap between blocks of numbers and letters.
Your customised 4D plate provider will be able to advise you.
3D Gel Number Plate FAQ
1. Which documents do I need to Send?
To purchase a 3D gel number plate please provide the following
- Vehicle ownership proof – V5C or V5CNI logbook, V5C/2 or V5C/2NI new keeper slip, or the V778 certificate.
- Valid ID – driving license, passport or a utility bill
Necessary to keep to motoring laws, your data and information is kept secure and confidential at all times
2. When do I get my 3D Gel Number Plate?
Guaranteed to arrive 3-5 working days depending on 1st class or Standard Delivery option selected, we are swift in getting your number plate to you
If you are looking to receive communication on your 4D or 3D number plate you can contact us directly in-store or simply pop us a message using the live WhatsApp chat on this site
Want to get your 4D or 3D number plate faster? You can also choose same day collection or pop in and we will fit your number plate for you personally
3. Are 3D Gel Number Plates Road Legal?
Be concern-free, as here at Number Plate Clinic we take pride in offering you number plates that meet all requirements!
4. Will I Pass my MOT with a 3D Gel Number Plate?
Short answer – YES again!
As long as you ensure the steps you follow in your 3D plate customisation and select the legal boxes, you need not be worried about legalities. Ensure your customisation features legal spacing, legal finish and legal characters and we will do the rest
Our Team will notify you when a non-road legal step is being taken!
5.What if My 3D Gel Number Plate is Damaged?
As long as your bespoke custom NPC number plates has not been in a vehicle accident or tampered with, we off 3 YEAR WARRANTY to put your mind at ease that your 3D number plate will be given the attention it needs
The best part it is HIGHLY unlikely you will have any issues as our 3D characters are later cut to perfection and 3D gloss gel bound with the strongest adhesive to ensure your number plate withstands the elements and any minor bumps you may experience
Screwing your 3D or 4D plate is not recommended, and will void your 3-year warranty. We recommended using Extra strong sticky-pads
4D Custom Plates Made Easy
Buying your own designer number plate has never been easier with our online system. You simply choose your 4D plate design, enter your registration and plate size and we can supply you with a brand-new number plate.
Bike Number Plate FAQ
1. Are Colour Number Plates Legal?
No, Unfortunately they are not road legal anymore. Colour Number Plates was legal before 1st September 2021.
2. When do I get my 4D Number Plates?
Guaranteed to arrive 3-5 working days depending on 1st class or Standard Delivery option selected, we are swift in getting your number plate to you
If you are looking to receive communication on your 4D or 3D Number Plates you can contact us directly in-store or simply pop us a message using the live WhatsApp chat on this site
Want to get your 4D or 3D plate faster? You can also choose same day collection or pop in and we will fit your number plate for you personally
3. Are 8 x 6 number plates legal?
yes,
- 8″ x 6″ (203mm x 152mm)
- 7″ x 5″ (177mm x 127mm) up-to 5 digit
- 9″ x 7″ (228mm x 177mm) up-to 7-digit
The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has specific regulations regarding the size , design and visibility of number plates.
4. Are Tinted Bike Number Plates Legal?
No, Tinted Number Plates are NOT Road Legal
5. What size are motorcycle number plates?
The standard motorcycle number plate size is 9 x 7 inches, or 228 mm x 178 mm.
The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has specific regulations regarding the size , design and visibility of number plates, and these size do not meet these requirements.
6.Are 4D Number Plates Road Legal?
YES – Our 4D Laser Cut Number Plates you will happy to know are 100% road legal and meet all requirement of British Standards. As long as you do not choose colours and legally space your characters you meet with all rules and regulations and are guaranteed
Be concern-free, as here at Number Plate Clinic we take pride in offering you number plates that meet all requirements
7. Will I Pass my MOT with a 4D Number Plates?
Short Answer – YES again!
As long as you ensure the steps you follow in your 4D Number Plates customisation select the legal boxes you need not be worried about legalities. Ensure your customisation features legal spacing, legal finish and legal characters and we will do the rest
Our Team will notify you when a non-road legal step is being taken!
8.What if my Motorbike Plate is Damaged?
As long as your bespoke custom plate has not been in a vehicle accident or tampered with, we off 3 YEAR WARRANTY to put your mind at ease that your EV number plate will be given the attention it needs
The best part it is HIGHLY unlikely you will have any issues as our 3D characters are later cut to perfection and 3D gloss gel OR 4D Acrylic Plate additions are bound with the strongest adhesive to ensure your number plate withstands the elements and any minor bumps you may experience
4D Number Plates FAQ
4D Number Plates FAQ1. Which documents do I need to Send?
To purchase a 4D Number Plates please provide ONE of the following documents from option 1 & ONE from option 2.
Option 1:
- Your driver’s licence
- Bank statement
- Passport
Option 2:
- Logbook (V5)
- Certificate of Entitlement (V750 PINK SIDE)
- Retention Certificate (V778 GREEN SIDE)
- Certificate of Authorisation (V498/V498e), or Tax Reminder
Necessary to keep to motoring laws, your data and information is kept secure and confidential at all times
2. When do I get my 4D Number Plates?
Guaranteed to arrive 3-5 working days depending on 1st class or Standard Delivery option selected, we are swift in getting your number plate to you
If you are looking to receive communication on your 4D or 3D Number Plates you can contact us directly in-store or simply pop us a message using the live WhatsApp chat on this site
Want to get your 4D or 3D plate faster? You can also choose same day collection or pop in and we will fit your number plate for you personally
3. Are 4D Number Plates Road Legal?
YES – Our 4D Laser Cut Number Plates you will happy to know are 100% road legal and meet all requirement of British Standards. As long as you do not choose colours and legally space your characters you meet with all rules and regulations and are guaranteed
Be concern-free, as here at Number Plate Clinic we take pride in offering you number plates that meet all requirements
4. Will I Pass my MOT with a 4D Number Plates?
Short Answer – YES again!
As long as you ensure the steps you follow in your 4D Number Plates customisation select the legal boxes you need not be worried about legalities. Ensure your customisation features legal spacing, legal finish and legal characters and we will do the rest
Our Team will notify you when a non-road legal step is being taken!
5. What if my 4D Number Plate is Damaged?
As long as your bespoke custom plate has not been in a vehicle accident or tampered with we off 3 YEAR WARRANTY to put your mind at ease that your 4D Number Plates will be given the attention it needs
The best part it is HIGHLY unlikely you will have any issues as our 4D characters are later cut to perfection and 3D gloss gel bound with the strongest adhesive to ensure your number plate withstands the elements and any minor bumps you may experience
Screwing your 3D Number Plates or 4D Number Plates is not recommended, and will void your 3-year warranty. We recommended using Extra strong sticky-pads
6. What Happens If You Get Caught Without A Front Number Plate?
You could be fined up to £1,000 and your car will probably fail its MOT test
It is a legal requirement to display a front number plate on your vehicle. If you are caught driving without one, you could face a hefty fine and your car may fail its MOT test. Find out more about the penalties for not having a front number plate and how to avoid getting caught. Lets not get a penalty for no front number plate
If you get caught driving in the UK without a number plate, under the new proposal, you will get three penalty points on your licence, and you will also be asked to pay a one hundred pounds fine. Don’t be surprised; that’s what any driver with an obscured or missing number plate gets after violating the law.
However, the three points penalty on the driver’s licence is a new bill just at the proposal level. Drivers may have to face that punishment in the next coming months. However, the existing penalty for any driver who moves a car without a number plate is paying a one hundred pounds fine.
That proposal was made to close the loophole in the UK law and, at the same time, motivate vehicle and motorcycle users to abide by the laws that corner using number plate.
If you get yourself a brand-new car, you may have this ‘I can’t wait’ feeling to jump into it and cruise around the neighbourhood in the UK. Well, I’d say that’s a good feeling. Everybody feels like that when they newly acquire their new ride, especially if it’s their dream car.
But, as thrilling as that may sound, driving around in the UK without number plate might land you into trouble. So, I would advise you to wait, do your number plate registration, and place it at the front and back of your car before you jump into it.
7. Can I drive in the UK without a number plate?
If you are nursing the question ‘Can I drive without a number plate?’ in your mind, the answer is No.
Let’s face it.
Driving without plate numbers on your car is against the law in the UK. As a standard rule, all vehicles moving on the road must have number plates in the front and back. And, that’s not all about it.
There are other specific rules that you need to put into observation regarding the number plate color, character’s color, and the materials used.
In the UK, white is the accepted colour for the front number plate while the one at the rear must be yellow, both with black characters on them.
Meanwhile, this law is not established just to stress the UK car owners. Instead, it is to make it possible for other drivers and even pedestrians to vividly tell the front of a car from its back after seeing the reflective number plate.
The white and yellow colour system will also make it easier for other drivers and pedestrians to determine whether the car is coming to them or moving away from them. That is why it is easier for car owners to navigate at night.
Browse our collection of number plate designs, or for more information, call us on 0777 444 55 16 or email:- info@numberplateclinic.co.uk
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