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agreed with the consultation proposal that green number plates should not be mandatory for eligible vehicles. 694 (62.6%) were individuals and 30 (60%) were organisations. Respondents that agreed with the proposed position were not prompted to give their reasoning. Respondents were generally supportive of the approaches proposed in the consultation document for how green number plates should implemented. The main outcomes and decisions are briefly summarised. of the total supported a green symbol, of which 172 (15.7%) were individuals, and 7 (14.6%) were organisations

Reflecting on the views submitted, government will define green number plate eligibility for vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions only. This is due to being simple and transparent, and very easy for consumers to understand – as it rules out the potential for any tailpipe climate and air quality emissions. It is more easily operationalised, as it creates eligibility requirements that are clearer and simpler to communicate and evidence. It also incentivises the cleanest vehicles and is futureproofed against rapid technology change – so stays effective as a strong communications and behavioural tool to support long term policy objectives and targets. 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. disagreed, of which 146 (13.2%) were individuals and 3 (5.9%) were organisations. The majority of these respondents did not provide a substantive view on what they thought would be more suitable. A number restated their view that the current, wider approach to number plate regulation required reform. Question 11: Do you agree that the visual characteristics of green number plates should only serve as a soft enforcement mechanism? 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.

Government welcomes the views submitted on this proposal, and notes they provided for a meaningful discussion as to the approach of this policy. Two general positions that have emerged. One is to set eligibility at zero tailpipe emissions only, which would capture full battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric. Another approach is to set a lower requirement, stipulating requirements for grams of CO2 per kilometre and in some cases a zero emission range, which would also allow most plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ( PHEVs). The basis for respondents’ comments mirrored many of the considerations identified by government in the consultation document. These included the numbers of vehicles captured through the eligibility requirements; the ease at which the scheme could be understood and administered; the level of ambition and futureproofing; messaging around vehicles which are ineligible for green number plates; and, how eligibility fits with wider policy goals. A key aspect is the proposal for a lighter touch implementation approach, which is reflected in the approach taken on design; the way green number plates will be used by local authorities; and the way they are enforced - both nationally and locally. The majority of respondents agreed with this light touch approach and reasoning, therefore government will take it forward as an underlying principle of the policy. 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 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 were individuals and 50 (96.1%) were organisations. Respondents that agreed with the proposed position were not prompted to give their reasoning.

The consultation document set out the proposed delivery model for green number plates is to fit into the existing number plate landscape in the UK, and have no negative impact on ANPR performance. It also seeks to be successfully delivered and operationalised in timeframes appropriate to support policy goals. 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. 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 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. 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

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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?