disagreed, of which 367 (33.1%) were individuals and 20 (40%) were organisations. Of those that disagreed, several respondents suggested uptake and the awareness raising effect of green number plates would be greater if they were mandatory. Others argued mandating the plates would have better practical benefits, such as helping the enforcement of EV charging bays. Many also suggested that mandating the usage of green number plates would also ease rollout and enforcement, as well as reducing confusion. Several respondents pointed out mandatory green number plates could help emergency services identify and distinguish between ZEVs and ICE vehicles in the event of a road accident. Question 6b: Do you agree with our proposal that the green number plates should be opt-out? The consultation therefore set out government’s initial view and reasoning on a range of aspects of the policy, and invited comment on these matters. Our aim with this approach was to focus the response of industry and the public, to ensure an outcome that is deliverable and minimises risk for other important policy areas. Targeted stakeholder engagement prior to the consultation helped develop understanding about potential ways the scheme could be successfully implemented. This also helped identify the themes and questions that were explored through the consultation. Who responded disagreed, of which 280 (25.3%) were individuals and 9 (19.1%) were organisations. A handful of respondents who disagreed with a light touch approach made a wider point that they felt the wider regulatory regime for number plate production and supply was insufficient, and needed tightening and more effective enforcement. Question 10: Do you agree with our proposal that the scheme should fit into the existing regulatory and enforcement landscape around the supply and display of eligible plates?

the green number plate design and eligibility criteria will be inserted into the existing legislation that forms part of the existing regulatory and enforcement landscape around the supply and display of eligible plates of the total supported something else to the two suggested options, of which 292 (26.7%) were individuals, and 9 (18.8%) were organisationsAll responses to the consultation were recorded and analysed, with common issues and themes identified. These have been used to produce the final government decision. This document comprises a summary of the responses received and sets out government’s decisions on how to proceed, before outlining next steps. Decisions taken following consultation

Green number plates can also be retrofitted to zero-emissions vehicles. So, if you already have an electric car and want a green plate, you can buy one and arrange the swap in the same way you would change standard plates. of respondents agreed with the consultation proposal that only vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions (e.g. full battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric) should be eligible for green number plates. This comprised 827 individuals (74.2%) and 41 (75.9%) organisations.respondents agreed that green number plates should be available to new and existing eligible vehicles. The majority of respondents that disagreed felt there was an argument to align the eligibility criteria other policies or schemes. The highest number suggested alignment with OLEV’s plug-in car grant ( PICG) – which requires a minimum zero emission range of 70 miles. A slightly smaller number of respondents argued for a lower zero emission range of at least 50 miles. Several argued for a requirement of under 50 grams of CO2 per kilometre with no zero-emission range requirement. A handful suggested the criteria should be aligned with definitions of ULEVs. A small number suggested a tiered eligibility structure with differing levels of emissions, or zero emission range, reflected in the design of the number plate. Government response individuals, and 16 (30.7%) organisations disagreed with the proposed position. Many of these respondents stated that a fully green plate would better serve the aims of the policy, as it would have a greater visual impact and awareness raising effect. A small number of respondents suggested automatic number plate recognition ( ANPR) systems could in fact process a completely green plate, if the plate possessed certain reflectivity standards. Question 3: For the design on the left-hand side of the number plate, do you think this should be a green flash, a green symbol, or something else? of respondents were in favour of displaying the left-hand design in addition to national flags and lettering that can occupy that area of the plate. This comprised 582 (52.9%) individuals and 25 (56.8%) organisations. 381 (33.3%) were against this approach, comprising 371 (33.7%) individuals and 10 (22.7%) organisations – indicating they felt drivers should have to choose between displaying these design characteristics.157 respondents (13.7%) indicated they did not know/have a preference. Question 5: What other views and reasoning on the design of the green number plates do you feel should be considered A handful of respondents conveyed that central rather local government should bear the cost of any local policies for which vehicles with green number plates might be eligible. A small number of respondents felt the climate and air quality emission benefits arising from the scheme justify the low increase in number plate cost. Government response

The introduction of the new plates on UK roads will raise awareness of the growing number of zero-emission vehicles, as well as helping motorists benefit from local initiatives such as cheaper parking and cost-free entry into zero-emission zones. help local authorities visually identify ZEVs for the purposes of locally led policies and incentives, and local communication and awareness campaigns However, almost 60% of respondents disagreed with the consultation proposal that green number plates should not be open to qualifying buses, coaches and HGVs, as shown in table2. Table 2 Total: 1124 green number plates will be non-mandatory; opt-out; available to new and existing qualifying vehicles. This includes eligible cars, vans, taxis, motorbikes, as well as buses, coaches, HGVs disagreed, of which 156 (14.1%) were individuals and 2 (3.8%) were organisations. No substantive arguments were offered in support of this position. Question 8: Do you agree that green number plates should be open to qualifying cars, vans, taxis and motorbikes, but that buses, coaches and HGVs are out of scope?respondents agreed with the consultation proposal that green number plates should be opt-out. This was composed of 616 (55.7%) individuals, and 26 (55.3%) organisations. Respondents that agreed with the proposed position were not prompted to give their reasoning. The new number plates can be retro-fitted to any existing vehicles, including cars, vans, buses, HGVs, taxis and motorcycles as long as they emit no CO2 emissions at the tailpipe. They will consist of a green flash on the left-hand side of the plate and can be combined with the Union flag and national identifiers already permitted by the regulations.

disagreed, of which 417 (37.7%) were individuals and 17 (36.2%) were organisations. Most of those who disagreed did not do so on the basis that they believed the scheme should be opt-in, but rather because they believed it should be mandatory with no opt-out. so as to increase awareness raising and visual impact. A number of respondents also raised concern that an opt-out system would create reliability issues with the scheme, and add complexity to enforcement for parking officers, for example. Question 7a: Do you agree that after the introduction of the plates both new and existing qualifying vehicles will be able to access them?

Which cars qualify for green number plates?

agreed with the consultation proposal that green number plates should fit into the existing regulatory and enforcement landscape. This was comprised of 871 (78.8%) individuals and 47 (92.2%) organisations. Respondents that agreed with the proposed position were not prompted to give their reasoning. of respondents agreed with the consultation proposal that the green design should be restricted to the left-hand side of the plate. This comprised 680 (61.2%) individuals and 35 (67.3%) organisations. Respondents that agreed with the proposed position were not prompted to give their reasoning.