marmel: I don't think that is correct, all plates should have a white background regardless of the colour of lettering (black or red).

marmel: You can still use the old plates but as far as I am aware you cannot order new plates without a white background.

marmel: A bit of a heads up for you though, information has been circulated recently from the police headquarters regarding unofficial plates. You are likely to be stopped and fined if you use non regulation plates regardless of if the number can be easily read.

nate:

marmel: A bit of a heads up for you though, information has been circulated recently from the police headquarters regarding unofficial plates. You are likely to be stopped and fined if you use non regulation plates regardless of if the number can be easily read.

Thanks for the info, pity they aren't legit, would be great to get my plate inversed...

tonyhughes: I believe that black on white (new style) and silver on black (old style) are both allowable, but that it must be in pressed metal and be reflective (i.e. with light shined on it, its brightly visible).

Basically any non-original silver-on-black plate is gonna stick out like dogs things, and if you look like you need pulling over - you will be.

But I am not aware of any rules or legislation stating that you must use government or personalised plates issued plates.

I am not a lawyer, and this subject probably needs loads more research.

marmel:

It is an offence to use a licence plate not approved by LTNZ.