The government has announced that the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001 are due to be amended to allow the display of national flags on the left hand side of number plates. It should be noted that motoristis who opt for a flag other than the European Union identifier will be required to display the familiar GB sticker on their vehicle when traveling in other EU member states. Under the new scheme the following flags and literals will be allowed.
Number Plate FlagsUnion Flag
Cross of St George
Cross of St Andrew (Saltire)
Red Dragon
England
ENG
Great Britain
GB
United Kingdom
UK
Cymru
CYM
Wales
Scotland
SCO