Yes, provided they meet the correct font, spacing, reflectivity and supplier marking requirements. Our 3D gel plates use the mandatory Charles Wright font, correct character spacing, BS AU 145e reflectivity, and display RNPS ID 75449 and supplier markings.

Generally, no — for road use. BS AU 145e requires a plain reflective background (white front, yellow rear) with no patterns, textures or tinting, because a patterned carbon-fibre-effect surface can interfere with ANPR/NIR readability. Carbon-fibre-finish plates are typically sold as show plates for off-road display only. If you want a premium, textured look that's still fully road-legal, our 3D gel finish gives you genuine raised depth without breaking the background-colour rule.

If you're simply replacing a standard plate with a compliant 3D gel plate showing the same registration, no — you don't need to inform your insurer. If you've been assigned a new private registration to go with your new plates, you do need to update your insurer (and the DVLA record) separately.

If your old plate is screwed on, remove the screws with the correct size screwdriver and keep them if you plan to reuse them. If it's adhesive-fixed, gently warm the adhesive with a hairdryer, then ease a plastic trim tool under one edge and lift evenly to avoid damaging the paintwork. Clean off any adhesive residue with a mild remover before fitting your new 3D plate.

Compliant 3D gel plates meet the number plate requirements checked during an MOT when they use the correct character style, spacing, colours, reflectivity and required supplier markings. The vehicle can still fail if a plate is damaged, obscured, incorrectly fitted or otherwise non-compliant.

Yes. Our 3D gel number plates are fully NIR (Near-Infrared) compatible, ensuring they're easily readable by ANPR cameras, including speed cameras, ULEZ zone checks, congestion charges and automated car park barriers.

3D gel plates use raised polyurethane resin characters with a domed, glossy finish. 4D plates use flat laser-cut acrylic characters, which create a sharper, more angular look. Both are road legal when manufactured to BS AU 145e standards.

That depends on the look you want. Standard plates have flat printed characters, while 3D gel plates add raised, glossy resin characters for a more premium appearance.

Our 3D gel number plates start from £17.45 per plate or £34.95 per pair. Use the plate builder above for the current price for your chosen configuration.

Yes. Enter your registration into our 3D number plate maker, choose your plate configuration, preview the design and upload the required identity and entitlement documents at checkout.

Yes. You can order a front plate, rear plate or complete pair as a replacement, subject to the required identity and registration entitlement checks.

Yes. A valid private registration can be displayed on compliant 3D gel plates once it's been correctly assigned or you provide an accepted entitlement document, such as a V750 or V778.

You'll need proof of identity (UK driving licence or passport) and proof of entitlement (V5C logbook, V750, or V778 certificate). All documents must be clear photos of the original physical documents.

Yes. Same-day collection is available from our Ilford workshop — order by 2pm, Monday to Friday, and your plates are ready within 3 hours.

Yes. We manufacture 3D gel plates in standard motorcycle sizes (235mm x 178mm) featuring the legally required 64mm character height.

Use mild soap and water with a soft cloth. Avoid pressure washing directly on the raised characters, and never use abrasive sponges that could scratch the gel.

High-quality gel plates are designed for long-term use. Their lifespan depends on material quality, installation, exposure and care, but UV-stabilised resin helps reduce yellowing, cracking and peeling. All our 3D plates carry a 6-month manufacturing warranty.

No. Show plates may use layouts or styling that don't meet road-use requirements. Road-legal plates must follow the required colours, character style, spacing, reflectivity, British Standard and supplier-marking rules.