Disclaimer Regarding the Vehicle Registration “W1NME”

Disclaimer Regarding the Vehicle Registration “W1NME”

At Raffle Master Competitions Ltd, we would like to clarify an important point regarding the vehicle registration mark W1NME (which reads as “WIN ME”).

This registration mark is legally owned by Raffle Master Competitions, and we have used it as part of our brand promotions and marketing activity.

Over time, we have noticed that other competition companies and individuals have used the wording “WIN ME” or similar variations of the registration in promotional materials.

To be clear, we are not trying to be killjoys — competition marketing is creative and we understand why the phrase is attractive for promotions. However, we must clarify the following important points.

Ownership of the Registration Mark

The vehicle registration W1NME is a legally registered UK number plate owned by Raffle Master Competitions Ltd.

As with all UK registration marks, ownership and usage are governed by regulations set out by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

You can read more about vehicle registration rules here:

🔵 https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates

🔵 https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers

Legal Requirements for Number Plates

Under UK law, number plates must follow strict rules regarding display, spacing, and usage.

According to government guidance, number plates must:

• Be correctly assigned to the vehicle
• Follow the correct spacing and formatting
• Use authorised fonts and materials
• Be clearly visible and readable

Changing the spacing or altering a number plate to misrepresent the registration mark can result in penalties.

Official guidance from the UK Government states:

“You cannot rearrange letters or numbers on a number plate to make them appear like a name or word.”
(Source: UK Government guidance)

You can read the official guidance here:

🔵 https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates

Use of Registrations on Public Roads

Using a number plate incorrectly or displaying a registration mark that is not legally assigned to a vehicle can be considered an offence under UK road traffic regulations.

Law enforcement agencies regularly monitor number plate compliance.

Further information can be found through:

DVLA

🔵 https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency

Greater Manchester Police

🔵 https://www.gmp.police.uk

UK Police Information

🔵 https://www.police.uk

Potential penalties for illegal number plates may include:

• Fines
• MOT failure
• Vehicle registration withdrawal
• Police enforcement action

Clarification for Other Competition Businesses

We understand that the phrase “WIN ME” is often used in marketing competitions.

However, the actual registration mark W1NME is legally owned by Raffle Master Competitions.

We respectfully ask that other businesses do not use or display this registration mark on vehicles or public roads unless it is legally assigned, as this may breach UK vehicle registration regulations.

Our Approach

At Raffle Master Competitions Ltd, we are supportive of healthy competition within the industry.

We simply want to ensure that our registered vehicle mark is not misused in ways that could create confusion or breach road traffic regulations.

If you want to see the original WIN ME registration and how it is used in our promotions, you can visit:

🔵 https://www.rafflemaster.co.uk

For further information about UK number plate regulations, please refer to the official government guidance:

🔵 https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates