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DVLA banned number plates revealed as new '75' plates hit the road

The DVLA has blocked number plate combinations that include offensive or politically sensitive terms to prevent embarrassment and controversy, with several banned '75' plates listed.

  • The DVLA released new '75' number plates for all newly registered cars starting this month in the UK.
  • This update continues the vehicle registration format established in the UK in 2001, which incorporates regional identifiers, numerical date codes, and a set of random letters to detail registration information.
  • The DVLA identifies and removes number plates that contain offensive language, including profanities, inappropriate sexual content, discriminatory terms, or politically controversial words, to avoid causing offence.
  • Examples of banned ‘75’ registration plates are those resembling offensive or inappropriate terms, such as certain letter and number combinations flagged by the DVLA. While personalized number plates remain a popular way for motorists to express individuality, experts emphasize that any suggestive or borderline designs are routinely filtered out to prevent issues.
  • The DVLA can revoke issued plates in rare cases if they become problematic, ensuring the system maintains integrity and protects future resale value.
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DVLA banned 'rude' number plates revealed as new '75' plates hit the road

The new DVLA '75’ vehicle number plates hit the roads on September 1, but you won't be seeing these banned number plates on the road any time soon

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DVLA banned number plates revealed as new '75' plates hit the road

The new DVLA '75’ vehicle number plates hit the roads on September 1, but you won't be seeing these banned number plates on the road any time soon

·Oxford, United Kingdom
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Oxford Mail broke the news in Oxford, United Kingdom on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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