BNMA comes out in support of Parliamentary Group number plate recommendations

Transport Safety APPG's report is supported by the BNMA.

09 December 2025

• Number plates in the press
• Legislation changes

The BNMA has long been a key source of information on number plates and we wanted to share with you the latest government report on number plates.

Published by the Transport Safety All-Party Parliamentary Group, the BNMA has supported the report and advocated for change as part of a long history of working within the number plate industry to improve the legitimacy of number plates for industry, the public and enforcers alike.

Michael Flanagan, Chairman, British Number Plate Manufacturers Association (BNMA) said: 

‘’The BNMA fully supports the recommendations of the APPG. This report provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen compliance across our members’ customer base, ensuring that end consumers consistently receive a high‑quality, fully compliant product.

‘’The BNMA will support the proposed level of regulation during and after its implementation by providing compliant resources and enhancing its guidance to outlets, authorities, and the public, thereby safeguarding public safety through a secure and regulated supply system.’’

Read the full report:

https://transportsafetyappg.org.uk/inquiries/vehicle-registration-plate-inquiry/