Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Allow drivers to change the spacing on their number plates
Closed
164 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the law on number plates to be changed. I believe drivers should be allowed to the change the spacing in their number plates, including personalised number plates. The letters should obviously be in the correct order but changes to spacing should be allowed.
The reason I want this is because I believe it doesn't make sense to require a certain spacing, when provided the characters are in the right order the registration can still be easily recorded and recognised by ANPR cameras, the police, and other motorists.
It doesn't harm anyone or misrepresent the number plate as long as the letters are in the right order, spacing should be allowed to be changed.
It doesn't harm anyone or misrepresent the number plate as long as the letters are in the right order, spacing should be allowed to be changed.
Timeline
| 17 Jun 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 31 Dec 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
164
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
17 Jun 2022
Closed
31 Dec 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.