Rejected 75 Number Plates Due to Offensive Content: Complete List of 464 DVLA-Denied Registrations
Fleshing Out the Road: The 75 Number Plates Banned for Being Too Rude
Let's face it, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) doesn't mess around when it comes to number plates. And for the September 2025 registration cycle, they've unveiled yet another list of letter and number combinations that would make a sailor blush.
You know the drill. Every six months, the DVLA reveals a selection of number plates they deem too offensive, in poor taste, or just plain embarrassing for our plastic car identifiers. And September's list is here, filled with snigger-worthy combinations and sensitive topics that have been wisely deleted from our motorways.
So, what's banned this time around? Well, let's just say that you won't be seeing 'BA75 ARD' or 'AR75 RSE' zipping by anytime soon. And while 'EA75 DCK' has definitely earned itself a spot on the DVLA's no-go list, number plates like 'FA75 GUT' that might carry a discriminatory message have also been given the boot.
The process behind these bans? It's a rather meticulous one. Every year, the DVLA hosts a couple of meetings where senior members gather with a team of experts who scrutinize the combinations looking for potential offenses. The objective? To ensure that no sensitive or potentially offensive topics find their way onto vehicles.
To be fair, there'll be plenty of drivers disappointed that they can't snag lighthearted combinations like 'EA75 POO' or 'EU75 OUT'. But there will also be relief that some darker and more harmful combinations – like the 'AU75 WTZ' and GO75 WAR( or US75 WAR) – have been sensibly scrubbed from the list.
It's not hard to see why. With topics like war, religion, politics, racism, and crime on the banned list, it's safe to say that the DVLA has our best interests at heart. After all, we wouldn't want to inadvertently offend fellow drivers or passersby now, would we?
But let's say you're the daredevil type and can't resist the allure of those banned plates. Dialogue with the law enforcement might not end well for you. Flouting the rules and choosing a number plate along the lines of 'AA75 RSE' could mean confiscation by the police and a hefty £100 fine.
As always, keep it classy on the road, folks. And to all the drivers who can't wait for the next round of banned number plates in March 2026? You'll just have to keep those naughty ideas under wraps until then.
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- The process of banning offensive number plates is a meticulous one, involving meetings between DVLA officials and a team of experts who scrutinize the combinations for potential offenses.
- From September 2025, drivers won't be able to register number plates like 'AU75 WTZ' or 'GO75 WAR(or US75 WAR)', as they have been banned due to sensitive or potentially offensive topics.
- Social-media users and entertainment enthusiasts from pop-culture discussions may now find it challenging to obtain number plates like 'EA75 POO' or 'EU75 OUT', as these have been included on the DVLA's no-go list.
- It is important to remember that flouting the rules regarding number plates, such as choosing 'AA75 RSE', could result in confiscation by the police and a £100 fine.
