The DVLA is an agency which keeps tracks and manages all car registrations in the UK. A government body has issued it, and regulates it as well. It was previously known as DVLC. They have solid and unambiguous rules for the process of car registration. It is specified that DVLA Number plates are displayed in accordance to The Road Vehicles Regulations 2001 and must also conform to the British Standard. This is essential that the DVLA number plates in front are white with black characters in the given font and the rear plates yellow with black font; alternative fonts are strictly not permitted and the only accepted option is a particular 3D font.

Even dimensions and groups of characters are specified which must be adhered to. The space between characters is set at 11 mm and that of groups at 33 mm. The DVLA number plates must also contain information of the manufacturer or supplier, which is their identification mark, and that of the British Standard. In UK, the only markings allowed on DVLA number plates, apart from the required information, are a non reflective border, the Euro symbol, a national flag and national identification letters together with the flag. Not matching up to their standards result in penalties.