SECOND SCHEDULE
Rule 11(2)
Requirements for registration number plate
1.  The registration number plate must display the registration number assigned by the Registrar under rule 11(1).
2.  The registration number plate must have the registration number as —
(a)black characters against a yellow background; or
(b)white characters against a black background.
3.  Where the registration number consists of black characters against a yellow background, the retroreflection and colour of the registration number plate must be in accordance with BS AU 145d : 1998.
4.  The registration number on the registration number plate must be displayed in the following manner:
(a)where the registration number is equal to or fewer than 4 figures, the registration number must be displayed in a single row as illustrated by Diagram 1 below;
DIAGRAM 1
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(b)where the registration number is equal to 5 figures, the registration number must be displayed in a single row, or 2 rows where the first 2 figures are displayed in the top row, as illustrated by Diagram 2 below;
DIAGRAM 2
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(c)where the registration number is a combination of letters and figures, the registration number must be displayed in a single row, or 2 rows where the letters are displayed in the top row and the figures are displayed in the bottom row, as illustrated by Diagram 3 below.
DIAGRAM 3
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C:\Users\lta_ngwx\Desktop\PAB\PAB Registration\Plates\Plates Colour\b_A234.png
C:\Users\lta_ngwx\Desktop\PAB\PAB Registration\Plates\Plates Colour\b_A 234.png
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5.The figures or letters comprising the registration number must be inscribed on the flat surface of the registration number plate in a manner that may not be easily removed.
6.The registration number plate must be securely fastened to the rear of a registered power‑assisted bicycle, or at such other location on the registered power‑assisted bicycle as the Registrar may allow in any particular case.
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7.The figures or letters comprising the registration number must be in a vertical position so that every figure or letter is distinguishable to any person who may be behind a registered power-assisted bicycle when the registered power‑assisted bicycle is in motion.
8.No figure, letter, advertisement, ornament or other thing is to be affixed near the registration number plate in such manner as to obscure the registration number plate, or to cause the registration number plate to become indistinguishable, when the registered power‑assisted bicycle is in motion.
9.The registration number plate must satisfy all of the following dimensions and layout:
(a)each letter or figure must be 35 mm high, every part of each letter or figure must be 5 mm broad and the total space taken by each letter or figure must be 25 mm wide, as illustrated by Diagram 4 below;
DIAGRAM 4
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(b)the space between adjoining figures or letters must be 5 mm, as illustrated by Diagram 5 below;
DIAGRAM 5
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(c)the space between the letters and figures must be 10 mm, as illustrated by Diagram 6 below;
DIAGRAM 6
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(d)the margin between such part of any letter or figure nearest to the top or bottom of the registration number plate, and the top or bottom of the registration number plate, must be a minimum of 5 mm, as illustrated by Diagram 7 below;
DIAGRAM 7
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(e)the margin between such part of any letter or figure nearest to the sides of the registration number plate, and the sides of the registration number plate, must be a minimum of 10 mm, as illustrated by Diagram 8 below;
DIAGRAM 8
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(f)if the registration number plate is rectangular, the registration number plate must not be smaller than 75 mm in length and 45 mm in height, as illustrated by Diagram 9 below;
DIAGRAM 9
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(g)if the letters or figures are displayed in 2 rows as permitted by paragraph 4, the space between the letters or figures in the top row and the bottom row must be 10 mm, as illustrated by Diagram 10 below.
DIAGRAM 10
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10.The registration number plate must not be —
(a)treated in any way;
(b)applied with any material;
(c)covered by any tinted, coloured, marked, clear or illuminated object; or
(d)otherwise altered,
so as to —
(e)cause the figures or letters comprising the registration number on the registration number plate to be less easily distinguishable;
(f)cause the figures or letters comprising the registration number on the registration number plate to become or act as retroreflective figures or letters; or
(g)prevent or impair the making of a true and clear photographic or recorded image of the registration number on the registration number plate through the medium of camera, film or any other device, whether with or without the utilisation of a flash.
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Note:
  In this Schedule —
“BS AU 145d : 1998” means the British Standard BS AU 145d : 1998 titled “Specification for Retroreflecting number plates” prepared by the Technical Committee AUE/1, Vehicle lighting and signalling, which came into operation on 15 January 1998 and was amended by Amd. No. 13195 on 24 August 2001;
“retroreflection” has the same meaning as in clause 3.7 of BS AU 145d : 1998.