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Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021
75Notice of cancellation of registration number rights
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75 Notice of cancellation of registration number rights
(1) If registration number rights are cancelled by the Secretary under regulation 74, the Secretary must give written notice to the owner of the registration number rights—
(a) stating that the registration number rights have been cancelled; and
(b) informing the owner of those rights that the owner may seek compensation under regulation 76.
(2) If the registration number in respect of which the registration number rights have been cancelled under regulation 74 has been assigned to a vehicle, the Secretary must—
(a) give written notice to the registered operator of the vehicle—
(i) informing the operator that the rights have been cancelled; and
(ii) directing the operator to return all number plates bearing the registration number to the Secretary within the time stated in the notice; and
(b) assign a new registration number to the vehicle.
(3) A person given a notice under subregulation (2)(a) must comply with the notice.