Two number plate rule changes coming into force from today

Drivers should be aware that two number plate changes are coming into effect today.

Cars registered will now be given a 22 tag instead of the current 71.

Meanwhile, the new number plates for cars and vans will be made from new and tougher material which should be more resistant to damage and abrasion, Birmingham Live reports.

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Number plates can now only display solid black lettering - two-tone plates that use different shades to create a 3D effect are now banned.

According to travel and traffic experts, Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras will be able to read number players more easily with solid black lettering.

James Fairclough, CEO of AA Financial Services, commented on the car market in 2022.

He said: “The promise of fresh car demand in 2022 is welcome news, following a challenging year for the car industry.

“The impact of Covid and the global shortage of semi-conductors has seriously impacted new car registrations this year, pushing up demand for used cars.

“Previous AA research suggested that values of some used cars have risen by up to 57 percent.

“What we expect to see in 2022 is the second-hand market benefitting from resurgent car demand.

“We also believe the way people pay for their cars will change and diversify.

“The economic uncertainty of Covid and the transition to electric cars will continue to influence drivers until the traditional notion of paying full-price for a car and keeping it for as long as possible is something for the history books.”