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.

The Most Misread Characters on UK Plates and Why That Matters

misread number plate

Ambiguous letter or number can create a chain of avoidable headaches. With modern plates using the Charles Wright typeface, the system is designed for clarity — but real‑world conditions, ageing plates, and stylistic modifications can still lead to confusion. This

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  • 28th May, 2026