Drivers with dirty cars warned they could be hit with £1,000 fine

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Drivers have been warned to keep their cars clean as having a dirty vehicle could land them a £1,000 fine. The law states that number plates must be fully visible at all times, but dust and dirt could mean they're obstructed.

Motorists aren't allowed to rearrange number plate letters, alter them or change their spacing. They are used to identify cars, especially by the police and special technology including automatic number plate recognition.

Anyone who fails to adhere to these rules could face a fine of up to £1,000 and risk their vehicle failing its MOT test. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. The government guidance states: “Number plates (also known as licence plates) must show your registration number correctly.

You cannot rearrange letters or numbers, or alter them so that they’re hard to read. You could be fined up to £1,000 and your vehicle will fail its MOT test if you drive with incorrectly displayed number plates.” Jon Kirkbright, sales director at Platehunter, is urging motorists to ensure their number plates are not too dirty to read or that they are not marked in any way.