Author: Reg Plates Editor
Jon Cherry is a Director of leading personalised number plate dealer Regplates.com. Jon has over 25 years industry experience handling some of the most expensive plates ever sold with many high profile and celebrity clients. Active since 1991 in the number plate industry, Jon is currently Chairman of the Cherished Numbers Guild, a trade body representing number plate dealers in the UK. Jon has written many articles on the industry and insight into the future of numberplates and the market as a whole.

DVLA’s Banned 26 Plates: What’s Withheld in 2026 (and Why)

DVLA banned number plates

Every March and September, the release of new UK number plate formats sparks excitement among motorists, collectors, and private plate enthusiasts. But alongside the fresh combinations comes something far more intriguing: the list of banned plates. For 2026, the DVLA’s

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  • 15th Jan, 2026