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Can I use black and silver classic numberplates on a new car?

I have a personal plate (1970 vintage) on my 2012 car. Can I use the old black/silver reg plate on the new car?

Asked on 2 May 2018 by SafariDisco

Answered by Keith Moody
If your vehicle is not registered in the historic class, you cannot display black and silver number plates.
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