The DVLA has highlighted a selection of registration plates which hold the new "24" identifier that will be banned from vehicles due to rudeness, political concerns or anti-social behaviour.
The new “24” stamped vehicle number plates are set to be rolled out in March with the UK welcoming the latest generation of models.
Among some of the best licencing plates up for grab includes “MY24 BMW”, “LO24 TUS”, “HA24 RRY” and “AD24 AMS” with bidding starting from £250 at an auction on Wednesday, March 20, until Tuesday, March 26.
However, while some plates are designed for fun, the DVLA has taken a more stern stance on plates which have an inappropriate combinations of number and letters.
The DVLA held the last in-person auction of new number plates late last year
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Some number plates such as “C24 ASH”, “TE24 ROR” and “**24 RSE” are relatively harmless, but others risk becoming borderline offensive to the public.
Some required knowledge of common slang definitions, such as “*D24 UNK” and “**24 GGS”, while some were more childish like “*F24 RTS” and “BB24 STD”.
In more serious cases, licence plates have been banned for being too political with "NO24 RUS" and "EU24 WAR" blocked from use.
Other plates like “NO24 LEZ” which reference the new Low Emissions Zones rolled out across the country are also on the banned list.
John Rawlings, consumer editor at Carwow, said: “Getting a brand new car is always a treat, but that would be spoiled if you discovered the number plate was attracting attention for all the wrong reasons.
“Spotting the first of the new number plates is always an exciting novelty each March and September, but having seen the full list of banned 24 number plates, we’re glad the DVLA uses some discretion so that we won’t be seeing these on the road.”
The new “24” plate will be launched on March 1, while “74” plates will be seen on vehicles from September 1 later this year.
Ensuring a vehicle has the correct registration plate is critical as drivers could risk fines if found to have inaccuracies.
Thousands of drivers across the UK are at risk of being hit with fines every year for common number plate offences, with roughly 14,000 drivers prosecuted for vehicle registration mark offences each year during 2021 and 2022.
Jake Smith, director at Absolute Reg, called on drivers to ensure their plates are legible and won’t get them pulled over.
He said: “There are thousands of cars on the roads with number plates altered to create something totally unique.
“Many of these are tinted or use a different font design to make the car stand out from the crowd. But if the police decide the number plate doesn’t conform to the rules then there could be a fine issued.”
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The new “24” stamped vehicle number plates are set to be rolled out in March
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The DVLA held the last in-person auction of new number plates late last year, with all future auctions being held online.