Don’t change vehicle numbering system

Our vehicle numbering system, which has been in operation since the late 1980s, is the essence of simplicity and clarity and has attracted much favourable comment from abroad.

Little wonder it is disliked by the Society of Irish Motor Industry.

The arguments put forward by the SIMI for its abolition are weak and have more to do with protecting the financial interests of its members than catering for the needs of the buying public without whom there would not be a business to begin with.