(DfT) law change allows
motorists to fl y the fl ag
A
lthough many drivers across the UK already fl ags on their number plates and I look forward
display fl ags of patriotism on their vehicles to seeing our national symbols on cars around
and number plates, motorists are now able to the country.”
display national fl ags legally after Transport
Secretary Mr Hoon secured a change in the law.
Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy said: “The Saltire
Wales
is a proud symbol of Scotland which belongs to
England every Scot so itʼs right that drivers here should
Welsh Secretary Paul Murphy said: “Today the be allowed to display it on their licence plates.
Government has delivered a commitment to This is good news for Scottish motorists who,
Under the new rules - which came into force allow the Welsh Dragon on to number plates. thanks to changes in the law made by the UK
last month - motorists in England, Scotland and I hope the Red Dragon will now become a Government, can now use this important part
Wales can display the Union fl ag, Cross of St familiar sight across Wales and beyond as of their identity in public. I welcome todayʼs
George, Saltire or Red Dragon of Wales. motorists take the opportunity to display their announcement.”
Welsh pride on their plates. There are more than
Geoff Hoon said: “The display of our national 1.7 million vehicles registered in Wales, any of The fl ags can be displayed on the left hand side
fl ags is a healthy expression of the pride we those can now choose to proudly fl y the Welsh of the number plate. However, anyone who fi nds
have in our country. It is right that motorists are fl ag to promote Wales on the roads across the such patriotic symbols offensive, obviously donʼt
now able to celebrate this pride by displaying UK and Europe.”
hold any allegiance whatsoever to the UK.
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