Overview

• The DVLA has published the full list of 464 combinations barred from the September 1 ’75’ registration series after its biannual screening.
• The banned list covers references to violence, drugs, crime, discrimination, political messages, explicit slang and sexual innuendo.
• The similarity of the digit 5 to the letter S prompted the removal of suggestive combinations such as BO75 OCK, BL75 JOB and DR75 NKY.
• Drivers displaying prohibited plates risk fines up to £1,000, warnings, MOT failures, plate confiscation or even vehicle seizure.
• Auctions of approved, desirable plates begin at £250, with bidding open for personalized nicknames, initials and phrases.