Petition · Department for Transport
Make front number plates optional
Closed
89 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the government to amend current vehicle registration regulations to make front number plates optional. We think this would give drivers the choice to remove front plates without penalty, especially if it may benefit vehicle design, cooling, or performance, while keeping rear plates mandatory.
We think drivers should have the freedom to remove front number plates when it improves aesthetics or performance. We think many modern vehicles aren’t designed to accommodate front plates, and fitting them may block airflow, reduce cooling, and spoil design. We think rear plates and digital tracking would ensure accountability remains.
Timeline
| 3 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
89
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
3 Jul 2025
Closed
3 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.