I have spoken with LTSA, they aren't legal. Only legal plates are ones issued by LTSA or Personalised plates. It took years for personalised plates to get the deal to supply euro plates. Its bullshit, and i argured with them, but they said
As previously advised, you must use the official registration number plates issued when you register your vehicle. The responsibility is on you to display the official plates in the proper way and although alternatives are common, they are in fact illegal. By definition they are not ‘registration plates’ at all and anyone who uses them risks prosecution.
There is no actual font name, this was drawn up by a draughtsman. I have included information on the plate dimensions which may be of interest to you.
The dimensions for plates are not legislated. Only what goes on them is legislated in the Transport (Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Notice 1995 Clause 2.
Official ones only - Section 14 of the Transport (Vehicle & Driver Registration & Licencing) Act 1986 AND Section 2(2) of the Transport (Vehicle Registration & Licensing) Notice 1995
The Minister prescribes the form and colour of the registration plates, the size, shape and character of the letters, numbers or distinguishing marks to be shown on the plates.
The dimensions of the plates are written and specified/drawn in the manufacturing contract with the Plate Manufacturer (drawings are intellectual property).
Motor cycle plates can be oblong or square and if the agent doesn't have what the customer is wanting then they will need to order the plates from LicenSys.
However, the dimensions for plates are:
GP’s = 360.00+/-0.5mm x 124.0+/-0.02mm
MC Square = 184.50mm x 205.50mm
MC Oblong = 260.00mm x 100.00mm
Trailer = 360.00+/-0.5mm x 124.0+/-0.02mm
I hope this information is helpful. If you have any further queries please contact us.
Kind regards
Denise Macpherson
Senior Customer Service Representative
Transport Registry Centre
Land Transport New Zealand
