What does GB on a car number plate mean?

GREAT BRITAIN
GREAT BRITAIN, Great Britain or GB.

What is GB sticker?

GB Sticker Meaning To give it, its full title what we call a GB sticker is a “Distinguishing Sign of Vehicles in International Traffic.” To put that in plain English when you are driving abroad in France or any other EU mainland country you need to clearly display which country the vehicle is registered in.

Do I need a GB car sticker in Ireland?

You do not need a UK sticker or number plate to drive in Ireland.

Do cars need GB stickers?

British motorists planning to drive abroad in EU countries must remove any GB stickers from their vehicle, as new laws come into effect. The old sticker used on the back of vehicles is no longer valid and drivers must replace it with a new “UK” one to drive on foreign roads.

Where do I put the GB sticker on my car?

The advice applies to cars registered in all parts of the UK, including Northern Ireland. The sticker, a white oval containing the letters GB, standing for Great Britain, must be displayed at the rear of the vehicle.

Do I need a GB sticker if I have GB on my number plate?

Number plates and GB stickers If your car has a GB logo resting on the blue EU flag on its number plate, you’ll need a separate GB sticker. If your car has the GB logo on its own or on the Union Flag on its number plate, you should be okay.

Where do I stick my GB sticker?

Which side of the car do you put a GB sticker?

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The advice applies to cars registered in all parts of the UK, including Northern Ireland. The sticker, a white oval containing the letters GB, standing for Great Britain, must be displayed at the rear of the vehicle.

Do I need a GB or UK sticker to drive in Europe?

Furthermore, the government guidelines for UK nationals planning to drive outside the UK must display a UK sticker on the rear of the vehicle if the plate’s number has a GB identifier with the Union flag, a euro symbol, the flag of England, Scotland or Wales or only if it contains numbers and letters.

Why do cars have GB stickers?

For the last 111 years, the GB sticker has been valid for cars from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, the GB stands for Great Britain, which includes England, Scotland and Wales but not Northern Ireland, while the United Kingdom is made up of all four nations.

Do you need a GB sticker when driving abroad?

You now do need a GB sticker if your car has a Euro-plate, as well as if the number plate has no national identifier on it or displays a national flag of England, Scotland or Wales. You don’t need a GB sticker, however, if your car’s number plate features the GB logo either on its own or accompanied by the Union Jack.