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4D Number Plates
Sharp. Raised. Road Legal.
Order premium 4D number plates online from Quick Plates. Our road legal 4D plates use raised acrylic characters and are manufactured to current UK BSAU 145e standards.
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- Raised Acrylic
- BSAU 145e
- Fast Dispatch
4D PLATES
Premium raised 4D number plates made for modern vehicles.
4D number plates are one of the most popular upgrades for drivers who want a cleaner, sharper and more premium look. Instead of flat printed characters, 4D plates use raised acrylic letters and numbers fixed to the plate surface for a bold, high-end finish.
Quick Plates manufactures road legal 4D number plates to current UK requirements. That means correct spacing, correct layout, reflective plate material, required supplier markings and single shade black characters for compliant road use.
PROCESS
How to order your 4D number plates
Pick your style, upload your documents and let us do the plate sorcery.
Choose 4D Style
Select raised acrylic 4D characters for a premium finish with a bold appearance.
Upload Documents
Upload proof of entitlement and proof of identity through our secure online system.
Made & Dispatched
Once approved, your 4D plates are manufactured and sent using your chosen delivery method.
WHY QUICK PLATES
The smarter way to order 4D plates.
Road Legal
Manufactured to current UK requirements, including BSAU 145e compliance.
Raised Acrylic
Premium laser-cut acrylic characters give a sharp 4D finish.
Single Shade Black
Road legal characters must be a single shade of black with no coloured effects.
Fast Dispatch
Approved orders can be made quickly and sent by your chosen delivery method.
LEGAL 4D PLATES
Are 4D number plates legal?
4D number plates can be legal in the UK, provided the whole plate meets the legal number plate requirements. GOV.UK states that number plates fitted after 1 September 2021 must be marked with BS AU 145e, use black characters on the correct reflective background, include supplier details and use characters that are not removable or reflective.
GOV.UK also confirms that number plates can have raised 3D characters, but plates fitted after 1 September 2021 must use a single shade of black. For 4D plates, this means the raised acrylic characters must remain plain black and must not use coloured edges, tinted effects, shaded characters or reflective finishes.
Correct spacing is just as important as the plate style. A 4D plate with illegal spacing, incorrect font, missing supplier details or the wrong markings may not be road legal, even if the materials themselves are suitable. Quick Plates only supplies road legal number plates with compliant spacing and required markings.
If you want the premium raised look without the “is this going to upset the MOT tester?” drama, choose a compliant 4D plate made to the proper UK standard. Smart, sharp and sensible — the holy trinity of number plates.
You may also be interested in our replacement number plates, next day number plates, 3D gel number plates and motorcycle number plates.
FAQS
4D number plate FAQs
Are 4D number plates legal?
Yes, 4D number plates can be road legal when they meet current UK requirements, including BSAU 145e, correct spacing, correct font and single shade black characters.
What are 4D number plates?
4D plates use raised acrylic letters and numbers fixed to the surface of the plate for a sharper premium appearance.
Are coloured 4D letters legal?
No. Road legal characters must be a single shade of black and must not use coloured, shaded or reflective effects.
Do 4D plates pass MOT?
A compliant 4D plate should be suitable for road use, provided it meets the legal requirements and the registration is clearly readable.
Do I need documents?
Yes. You need acceptable proof of entitlement and proof of identity before we can manufacture road legal 4D number plates.
Can I order one 4D plate?
Yes. You can order a single front plate, a single rear plate or a matching pair.
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