Metro Number Plates
Square, bold Metro characters for a clean show-plate look – printed or 4D acrylic, spaced your way.
Overview
From£12.99
per plate · pair from £22.99 · inc. VAT
- Square Metro characters, 50mm tall
- Printed (2D) or 4D laser-cut acrylic
- Space your registration your way
- No documents needed
| Characters | Metro, 50mm × 47mm |
|---|---|
| Lettering | 2D printed or 4D acrylic (3mm / 5mm) |
| Finish | Gloss or matte black (4D) |
| Sizes | Standard, short, hex and large rear |
| Sold as | Single front, single rear or a pair |
| Use | Show plate – not for road use |
About Metro number plates
Metro plates swap the standard number plate characters for a square, wide font with rounded corners – a flat, modern look that's popular on show cars, modified builds and classics with a dateless registration.
On a standard 520 × 111mm plate the characters are 50mm tall and about 47mm wide (the number 1 and the letter I are narrow), with around 6mm between characters and a wider gap between the two groups. On shorter plates they're made smaller to fit. Add a border, a smoked tint or a slogan under the registration.
Are Metro plates road legal?
No. Road plates must use the Charles Wright 2001 font at 79mm tall. A plate that breaks the display rules can mean a fine of up to £1,000 and an MOT failure, so fit Metro plates for shows and display, and drive on your road-legal plates. Show plates carry no British Standard marking – see the road legal guide.
No documents needed
Because they're show plates, we don't need your V5C or ID – Metro plates go into production as soon as you order.
Guides
Delivery & returns
Plates are made to order and sent by tracked delivery, free on plate orders over £50.00. Because every plate is personalised, we can't accept returns for change of mind, but if anything arrives damaged or incorrect we'll put it right. Full delivery & returns details.
Metro plate FAQs
Are Metro number plates road legal?
No – they're show plates for display and off-road use. Road plates must use the standard plate font at 79mm tall.
How big are Metro characters?
50mm tall and about 47mm wide on a standard plate, with around 6mm between characters. On shorter plates they're made smaller to fit.
Can I have Metro plates in 4D?
Yes – printed (2D) or 4D laser-cut acrylic characters in 3mm or 5mm.
Do I need documents for Metro plates?
No. Show plates go into production as soon as you order.
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