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Flags, symbols and identifiersYou can display one of the following flags with identifying letters on the left-hand side of the number plate:Union flag (also known as the Union Jack)Cross of St GeorgeCross of St Andrew - also known as the SaltireRed Dragon of WalesThe letters, or national identifiers, you can have are:GREAT BRITAIN, Great Britain or GBUNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom or UKCYMRU, Cymru, CYM or CymENGLAND, England, ENG, EngSCOTLAND, Scotland, SCO or ScoWALES or WalesThe flag must be above the identifier. You cannot have the flag or letters on the number plate margin, and neither can be more than 50 millimetres wide.Driving outside the UKYou may need a GB sticker or a UK sticker to drive outside the UK. Which sticker you need depends on when and where you’re driving.You do not need a GB or UK sticker to drive in Ireland, no matter when you are driving.Up until 27 September 2021You will need to display a GB sticker clearly on the rear of your vehicle if your number plate has any of the following:a Euro symbola national flag of England, Scotland or Walesnumbers and letters only - no flag or identifierIf your number plate includes the GB identifier with the Union flag (also known as the Union Jack), you do not need a GB sticker.If you’re in Spain, Cyprus or Malta, you must display a GB sticker no matter what is on your number plate.If you’re still travelling abroad after 27 September, you’ll need to cover or remove the GB sticker and replace it with a UK sticker.On or after 28 September 2021You will need to display a UK sticker clearly on the rear of your vehicle if your number plate has any of the following:a GB identifier with the Union flag (also known as the Union Jack)a Euro symbola national flag of England, Scotland or Walesnumbers and letters only - no flag or identifierIf your number plate includes the UK identifier with the Union flag (also known as the Union Jack), you do not need a UK sticker.If you’re in Spain, Cyprus or Malta, you must display a UK sticker no matter what is on your number plate.If you have a GB sticker, cover or remove it.