The DVLC was originally just a licencing authority, and also warned the motorist about the penalties for misrepresenting regestration numbers. My, how things have changed.

That was until the government took a close look at the private sector retailing number plates, and the huge sums being paid for certain numbers..

And now (DVLC) are the leaders of the pack. And rather than just issue reg numbers as needed to the motor trade, now all the numbers are pre checked, by a special computer department to ensure nothing of vaule slips through their money grabbing fingers.

No more serious talk about the pentalites for missuse of reg numbers...just a little mention with the transfer letter, on the lines of...do not rearrange reg numbers..just to cover their backs.

DVLC are well aware that most of the reg numbers that can be altered, will be changed, but greed is now greater than the letter of the law.

Grumpy Ken..