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Private plates or vanity plates, depending on your point of view are a small added cost when you're buying your new car or treating a loved one to an unexpected present. Many use private number plates partly to show off and partly to tell people about themselves. Additionally they are also a channel for sending messages to the rest of the world.
It can be quite tricky if you want to create your own private number plate. You are somewhat limited in your choice of letters and numbers and the way they can be arranged. In addition of course someone else may have had a similar idea and already have the plate you want.
It may also be worth spending some time reading the relevant law and driving regulations regarding number plates. At various times the police have crackdowns on plates that don't confirm to the regulations.
When you're looking for your new private plate start at the DVLA if you're in the UK and the DMV in the states. In addition to being a good source on the legal requirements they will also be able to see if your preference is available or already owned. They will also give you an idea of which words or expressions are not allowed.
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