Unlucky registration plates

Superstitious drivers who are looking to purchase a new car soon are apparently getting a little worried because registration plate numbers are going to change on March the 1st 2013.

Registration plates change twice every year – once in March and again in September – so that the age of a car can be narrowed down to a six month period.

This doesn’t usually cause any problems, but this time it’s different. This time, when the plates change in March, the number 13 will feature on registrations. 

Yes, unlucky number 13 – the number which some drivers feel might cause them to be involved in a traffic accident, breakdown in the middle of nowhere, or not be able to find cheap car insurance. 

Apparently the DVLA, probably aware that car sales may suffer due to this digit, are allowing motorists to continue having the 62-plate which will be available at the beginning of next month.

However, these will be treated like personalised registration plates, and so drivers will have to pay for them. 

Still – if you’re superstitious enough – having to pay for a safe number plate might actually reduce your risk of suffering an accident, as driving around thinking that you’re going to crash might actually lead to you being involved in a collision. 

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