The History of the Number Plate

We all have one, whether you live in the UK, Europe, Middle East or America, but no one seems to know the history of the number plate. When you buy a new car, there will automatically be a brand new number plate attached, whether or not you decide to keep it or change it to a personalised plate of your own. The number plate dates back 100 years and for many, the history remains absent from lessons at school. The number plate, old or new has some fascinating facts and even today has become one of the most expensive ventures for car and motorist enthusiasts. There is no need to open a book or google the history of the number plate. Rather the infographic below details everything there is to know and who holds the record for the most expensive number plate purchased in the world!