Two big number plate changes coming in from TOMORROW

TWO number plate changes are coming into effect from tomorrow. 

New cars registered will be given a 22 tag rather than the current 71.

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And number plates for cars and vans will be made from a new, tougher material. 

They are thought to be more resistant to damage and abrasion, Birmingham Live reports.

And number plates can now also only display solid black lettering.

It comes after plates that used different shades to create a 3D or 4D effect were banned.

Experts say Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) can better read the new plates.

James Fairclough, CEO of AA Financial Services, said: “The promise of fresh car demand in 2022 is welcome news, following a challenging year for the car industry.

“The impact of Covid and the global shortage of semi-conductors has seriously impacted new car registrations this year, pushing up demand for used cars.

“Previous AA research suggested that values of some used cars have risen by up to 57 percent.

“What we expect to see in 2022 is the second-hand market benefitting from resurgent car demand.

“We also believe the way people pay for their cars will change and diversify.

“The economic uncertainty of Covid and the transition to electric cars will continue to influence drivers until the traditional notion of paying full-price for a car and keeping it for as long as possible is something for the history books.”