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These four number plates just sold for almost £70k!
The DVLA’s September auction generated a combined sale value of £68,324 on four private number plates. Private plates often catch the eye of enthusiasts, with the highest prices commanded by those that include recognizable words, phrases or references.H80 RSE was...
Crackdown on illegal number plates
A recent press release from GOV.UK has emerged, detailing a a crackdown on illegal number plates, with a new government funded roads policing team, which will help to track down offenders faster and disrupt organised crime groups on England's road network.'A new...
Final Order Dates for Pre-Christmas Delivery 2024
We would like to thank all our customers for their continued support throughout 2024 and wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please see below details of the final dates for orders to allow for delivery in 2024. The last date for all printed stock...
Renewed calls for bicycles to display number plates
MP Sir Philip Davies has revived the idea that pedalcycles should display number plates. Whilst we don’t see the renewed call gaining much support politically, recent pedestrian safety concerns may force the government to take action against dangerous cycling...
Final Order Dates for Pre-Christmas Delivery 2023
We would like to thank all our customers for their continued support throughout 2023 and wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please see below details of the final dates for orders to allow for delivery in 2023. The last date for all printed stock...
SPM Number Plates awarded Gold standard for ESG
We are delighted to announce that S-P-M Group has been awarded a gold standard accreditation following our recent ESG audit. This is in conjunction with Ecovadis and several of our high profile business partners. Our goal is to be the best at what we do. We...
SPM at Automechanika 2023
Following a four-year absence, S-P-M were back exhibiting at the NEC earlier this month for the UK’s biggest automotive trade show. Automechanika UK returned for the first time since 2019 with record visitor numbers. It was great to meet up and chat with customers old...
ANPR cameras misreading
Bristol CAZ Cameras Can’t Read Number Plates Correctly They say the camera never lies, but a recent fiasco shows that they can certainly make mistakes. Hundreds of drivers have received warning letters for driving in Bristol’s clean air zone (CAZ) despite some of them...
Registration plates for cyclists being considered by UK Government
According to Cycling Weekly, Cyclists in Britain could be forced to have registration plates as well as insurance in a dramatic shake up of road laws in the United Kingdom. The changes in policy would also see cyclists being forced by law to stick to the same speed...
Digital number plates gain popularity in USA
Digital number plates gain popularity in USA, but DVLA says no plan to bring them to the UK. Manufacturers claim they look modern, offer personalisation and telematics, and simplify registration renewal in America. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency says there...