Hundreds of number plates are set to be banned from the roads with over 400 combinations to be axed from March.

DVLA chiefs have confirmed a major October number plate change coming into effect this week.

Drivers could be hit with a hefty four-figure fine for making a simple number plate mistake with new designs set to hit the market.

Officials at the DVLA have banned hundreds of number plates with new ‘75' designs just days away.

The DVLA has issued an important number plate message to millions of road users across the UK.