Section 20E: Registration plates

20E. Registration plates (1) There shall be fixed on every motor vehicle and trailer in such manner as may be prescribed a registration plate. (2) Where a motor vehicle is being used to tow— (a) a trailer, the registration mark of the vehicle shall also be fixed on a registration plate at the rear of the trailer; or (b) more than one trailer, the registration mark of the vehicle shall also be fixed on a registration plate at the rear of the last trailer, in such manner as may be prescribed. R (A3) – 15 [Issue 5] Road Traffic (Amendment No. 2) Act 2006 (3) No other figures, letters or design shall be placed on a registration plate fixed on a motor vehicle under this section. (4) Nothing which may be mistaken for a registration plate shall be placed on a motor vehicle. (5) Every registration plate shall be— (a) kept free from dirt and obstruction; and (b) so fixed that the entire registration plate, including the figures and letters, is clearly visible at all times. (6) The view of the registration plate shall not be obscured or obstructed by spare tyres, bumper bars, any part of the vehicle, any attachments to the vehicle or the load carried. (7) The registration plate shall not be obstructed by any device, object or material that prevents the entire plate, including the registration mark from being— (a) accurately photographed using a photo-radar system or any other similar equipment; or (b) identified by an electronic toll system.