License Plates of the United Kingdom

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Hint	Answer
When did the Motor Car Act come into force?	1904
In what town is the DVLA located?	Swansea
What was the first registration mark issued?	A1
To whom was the first registration mark issued to?	Earl Russel
Until 1975 some motorcycles, a front license plate would be placed on the front mudguard. What was it colloquially known as?	Pedestrian Slicer
What does a green band on a registration plate signify?	Zero Emissions
What character on a registration plate designates an exported vehicle?	X
What was the most expensive registration mark auctioned?	42O

Hint	Answer
What is the maximum length of a license registration mark?	7
If the first letter (area code) of a post-2001 license plate is 'S', what region of the UK does it represent?	Scotland
What is the international vehicle registration code for the UK prior to the 28th of September 2021?	GB
What is a registration mark with two characters known among car enthusiasts?	Superplate
Starting in 1983 onwards, if your vehicle had an unknown manufacture date, what would your registration mark start with?	Q
If a vehicle is registered under the Historic Vehicle taxation and constructed prior to 1980, what colour would the text be on the registration mark?	Silver
If a vehicle's owner holds a trade license, what colour would the text be on the registration plate?	Red

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