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'L' plates displayed on the car.
"L" plates are a legal requirement when a provisional licence holder is driving the car accompanied by a full licence holder who has held their full driving licence for at least 3 years and is at least 21 years old.
Driving instructors do not need to wear roof signs with "L" plates on, however most do for advertising. When I am teaching I just display "L" plates on the car that conform to the dimensions below.
"L" plates should be removed or covered when a full licence holder is driving the car, with the exception of driving school cars.
Your "L" plates must be clearly displayed on the outside of the car (not stuck in the windows) and be clearly visible from both front and rear of the car. They should also conform to the dimensions below.
Green 'L' plates displayed on the car.
Green 'L' plates are something that you could put on your car after you have passed the driving test, it is not compulsory to wear them, they are designed so that people may be a little more understanding or sympathetic if you make a mistake or are a little hesitant when driving. They mean exactly the same as green 'P' plates.
It is purely up to you if you wear green 'L' or 'P' plates, some people feel more comfortable because they think people will be more understanding and some people feel as though the plates highlight the fact that they have just passed the driving test and that other drivers may try to take advantage of that fact.
