With the new ‘75’ number plates set to hit the roads next month, drivers are being warned that the DVLA has already banned hundreds of private registration plates for being too rude or offensive. ‌

From September 1, all newly registered cars will carry a ‘75’ plate, marking the latest update in the UK’s twice-yearly registration cycle. ‌

Number plates in the UK follow a standard format: ‌

The first two letters indicate where the vehicle was registered

The two numbers reflect the time of registration

The final three letters are randomly generated

Every March and September, the DVLA releases a new batch of number plates to reflect updated car registrations. But before they reach the public, a dedicated review panel blocks any combinations that could cause offence, embarrassment o

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