DVLC

The DVLC was formed in 1974 at a time when the numbers of vehicles and numberplates were increasing- as a means to cope with the increasing demand. The DVLC operated hand in hand with the Local vehicle Licensing Offices maintaining vehicle records and administering all aspects of motoring in the UK

1974 not only saw the end of the red book driving licence in favour of a computerised document, but it also saw the advent of reflective numberplates- a milestone in numberplate history.

The DVLC became the DVLA in 1990- the move from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency marked a change in how the government operated- using executive agencies for reasons of efficiency.

The DVLC introduced the original sale of unissued marks scheme- which has evolved today into DVLA Select and DVLA auctions

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