Despite the risks, there are fears thousands of road users are oblivious to the rule and could be caught out.
A recent survey from Car Parts 4 Less showed 24 percent of road users did not know driving without a number plate was an offence.
This was supported by another poll from Tyre Pros who found 23 percent were unaware of the rule surrounding dirty number plates.
A spokesperson for Tyre Pros said: “There are strict rules in the UK when it comes to displaying number plates on vehicles.
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“Failing to follow these regulations can lead to a £1,000 fine and an MOT failure."