Published Date:
16 December 2008
MOTORISTS may be able to legally display the Saltire on their number plates next year under a plan drawn up by the UK government, it was revealed yesterday. At present, drivers could face a fine.
A spokeswoman at the department for transport said legislation is likely to be put to parliament in the new year in a move to enshrine the right to fly national flags.
Jim Murphy, the Scottish Secretary, said the move was "great news for Scottish motorists".
The full article contains 85 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
15 December 2008 9:31 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh