Government bans GB sticker

[Northernraider]

insert "ith"

Sithhole? Isn't that something from starwars

 

[SIFTA SAM]

Don’t hate the govt. Just don‘t trust, or believe them.

Is that the GB government or the UK one?

 

[15edward]

The English one

 

[Coolcats]

Country identifier initials are ruled by the Geneva Convention of Road Traffic 1949 and The Vienna Convention 1968. The codes are allocated by The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, not our government. UK government can decide what we put on our UK number plate, but the rest of the world will require a separate GB sticker as well when we visit their country.

I’m not buying anymore plates mine happens to have an EU/GB on them and I have from the old days a magnetic GB sticker.

I should add here in Essex we have an amazing flag it’s not a pretentious coat of arms just some sea axe’s..... Think we should just declare independence go down the Exit route and use these on our car plates etc etc

 

[Boycie]

Not sure if this story has been posted, but according to the Daily Express, the Government is changing the country identifier rules again and in future all British registered vehicles going abroad will need to display a 'UK' on the number plate (or separate sticker?) instead of GB.

"By the end of the year, all Britons must show these letters somewhere on their vehicle before leaving the country."

"The new rules on vehicle signs will come into place on September 28, marking the end of the summer holiday season."

"If Britons fail to display the letters UK somewhere on their vehicle when abroad after the end of September, they will be fined."

Government bans iconic GB sticker and urges Britons to buy UK

RULES on British numberplates are set to change for the second time in nine months. Britons will no longer be able to use a GB sticker on their car when abroad but must opt for a UK version instead.

www.express.co.uk

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[Coolcats]

Just a thought some will have gone out and purchased GB stickers to cover up the EU badge on their plate some will have purchased new plates with GB on. Does the government plan on compensating these individuals who fell in to line with the new government directive ? As it seems if we do not then the paper says “If Britons fail to display the letters UK somewhere on their vehicle when abroad after the end of September, they will be fined.”

 

[Clickem]

I will wait until the UK Gov advice changes:

Driving in the EU

What UK drivers need to do to drive when visiting the EU

www.gov.uk

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GB stickers and number plates​

You do not need a GB sticker if your number plate includes the GB identifier on its own or with the Union flag (also known as the Union Jack).

You do not need to display a GB sticker to drive in Ireland.

You must display a GB sticker clearly on the rear of your vehicle if your number plate has any of the following:

• a Euro symbol
• a national flag of England, Scotland or Wales
• numbers and letters only – no flag or identifier

If you’re in Spain, Cyprus or Malta, you must display a GB sticker no matter what is on your number plate.

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[cookie]

The actual country I'm from is England why does it have to be UK or GB.?

 

[ItsEmily]

The actual country I'm from is England why does it have to be UK or GB.?

Don't be silly, the Scots and the Welsh are allowed to be proud of their country, any attempt by the English to do the same and we are arrogant, racist or both, and quick to be reminded what an evil race we were/are.

 

[mikebeaches]

I will wait until the UK Gov advice changes:

Driving in the EU

What UK drivers need to do to drive when visiting the EU

www.gov.uk

​

Apparently, according to the article, due for implementation on 28 September - so no change to the Govt website yet.

Just a thought some will have gone out and purchased GB stickers to cover up the EU badge on their plate some will have purchased new plates with GB on. Does the government plan on compensating these individuals who fell in to line with the new government directive ? As it seems if we do not then the paper says “If Britons fail to display the letters UK somewhere on their vehicle when abroad after the end of September, they will be fined.”

"But the penalty will depend on the law of the country concerned."

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[eddie]

Displaying number plates

How to display number or licence plates, get plates made up, replace lost, damaged or stolen plates, and the national letters, flags and symbols you can display.

www.gov.uk

 

[Deep Owl]

Displaying number plates

How to display number or licence plates, get plates made up, replace lost, damaged or stolen plates, and the national letters, flags and symbols you can display.

www.gov.uk

Yes, this is current guidance, but the government passed new legislation last week to change the GB sticker to UK, apparently to include Northern Ireland, from September.

The AA is pissed off because they have 50,000 GB stickers in stock which will be obsolete! I think they are making representations to rethink it.

 

[David and Sally]

The AA is pissed off because they have 50,000 GB stickers in stock which will be obsolete! I think they are making representations to rethink it.

Now we are out of the EU our internationally recognised identity is the UK. That's what should be on our plates to show we are a United Kingdom not a collection of three countries with another one tacked on as an after-thought. To me it strengthens NI's place within the UK and not as part of the EU still.

Bring it on!!

 

[gus-lopez]

But, despite what others might wish, NI is part of the UK and should be included in our national indicator. I’m for it if it’s true.

What annoys me is eurotunnel having nothing except "UK" on it for nationality. on the few occasions I have used them i always make a formal complaint & tick spanish for me & albanian for the wife.

I’m not buying anymore plates mine happens to have an EU/GB on them and I have from the old days a magnetic GB sticker.

I should add here in Essex we have an amazing flag it’s not a pretentious coat of arms just some sea axe’s..... Think we should just declare independence go down the Exit route and use these on our car plates etc etc View attachment 513234

Ialways think of Turkey when I see the nephews neighbours flag up.The red on that looks too bright. Usually more of a maroon?

 

[gus-lopez]

Now we are out of the EU our internationally recognised identity is the UK.

But it isn't a nationality ,it is somewhere you can live or be from & which is what I object to with eurotunnel.

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[Deep Owl]

Now we are out of the EU our internationally recognised identity is the UK. That's what should be on our plates to show we are a United Kingdom not a collection of three countries with another one tacked on as an after-thought. To me it strengthens NI's place within the UK and not as part of the EU still.

Bring it on!!

Though GB is recognised abroad and “translates easily” as Grande Bretagne, Grosse Britannen(?) whereas UK is Royaume Uni, etc.

However, I accept that if you look on the front of your passport, it says “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland “. Having said that, does it really need changing?

 

[Yorick]

Yes, this is current guidance, but the government passed new legislation last week to change the GB sticker to UK, apparently to include Northern Ireland, from September.

The AA is pissed off because they have 50,000 GB stickers in stock which will be obsolete! I think they are making representations to rethink it.

Do you have proof of these 2 claims?

 

[Jim]

The AA is pissed off because they have 50,000 GB stickers in stock which will be obsolete! I think they are making representations to rethink it.

A lot of noise for less than £5k worth of stickers. Small beer I wonder, given the cash they've probably received from the Government this last 18 months.

 

[Gellyneck]

However, I accept that if you look on the front of your passport, it says “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland “. Having said that, does it really need changing?

I'll need to be getting a wider car if that's what's going on the sticker!

 

[Speve]

Do you have proof of these 2 claims?

I think it’s a non story Express & Telegraph reporting but only limited info

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[Deep Owl]

Daily Telegraph: The AA has become embroiled in a row with the Government over a new requirement for motorists to display the letters "UK" while driving abroad.

From September, motorists can no longer display “GB” on number plates or stickers while driving outside the UK.

It marks the second change this year after Grant Shapps announced a new style of number plate on the first anniversary of Brexit on Jan 31, featuring GB under the Union flag.

However, the Government has now notified the UN that it plans to change the letters needed abroad from “GB” to “UK”.

Government sources claimed that the change is "inclusive of Northern Ireland" and "promotes the whole UK abroad".

However, the move, which was decided in May but was not announced, has prompted the AA to complain of being left “in the lurch” by the Government as their stocks of some 50,000 “GB” stickers are now worthless.”

Please don’t shoot the messenger. Note that it says the decision was made in May. However, as my reply to eddievanbitz, you would have thought the Govt website would have been updated to indicate future intentions?

 

[Speve]

Not shooting you but there is no other info available even from gov.uk

 

[Skez]

Hi all, reading these threads, it's pointless as we can't go over to Europe anyway

?????? Really? We managed with no great difficulty. Displaying GB though. Hope the sticky backing will peel off when we have to change it

 

[eddie]

Yes, this is current guidance, but the government passed new legislation last week to change the GB sticker to UK, apparently to include Northern Ireland, from September.

The AA is pissed off because they have 50,000 GB stickers in stock which will be obsolete! I think they are making representations to rethink it.

Do you have a link to this

 

[ChrisSue]

I've put cover stickers showing the St George's Flag with ENG over my number plates and am looking for a GB adhesive one with a St George's flag on it. Not bought yet so I'll search for similar with UK on it

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[Gellyneck]

?????? Really? We managed with no great difficulty. Displaying GB though. Hope the sticky backing will peel off when we have to change it

You should have got the cling film version the way things are chopping and changing now!

 

[deleted79651]

Not yet she hasn’t. Next sticker we will need is U.K. (less Scotland) Fine by me.

Not yet she hasn’t. Next sticker we will need is U.K. (less Scotland) Fine by me.

Ms Sturgeon IS First Minister of Scotland. That is a fact. How appallingly ignorant.

Steve

 

[Deep Owl]

Not shooting you but there is no other info available even from gov.uk

It may be that the Government are throwing this up in the air to see how it lands.

Reply to eddievanbitz, I can only offer you #142.

I don’t know the truth of the story, but as they say, no smoke….

 

[Gellyneck]

I've put cover stickers showing the St George's Flag with ENG over my number plates and am looking for a GB adhesive one with a St George's flag on it. Not bought yet so I'll search for similar with UK on it

You'll be wanting you're own National Anthem soon as well!

 

[Yorick]

Never mind world poverty, we need answers.

And when do want them ?

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