Why are European license plates longer?
Why are European license plates longer? First, when it comes to symbol recognition, European-format license plates are far more legible, as they contain larger characters. European Union plates, on the other hand, use a thicker font and the characters use up the vast majority of the plate's vertical and horizontal surface -- less space is wasted. What size are European plates? In the EU, the standard size for the front plate is 52 cm X 11.1 cm, and the rear plates are either the same size or 28.5 mm X 20.3 cm or 53.3 cm X 15.2 cm. Will I...