In 1971 the ‘L-Plate’ requrement for Learner drivers can apparently as a result of a court case Nettleship v Weston according to wikipedia. Many names followed L-Plate, Newly Licensed Driver Plate, Learner’s License and “L-sign.” This was 53 Years Ago. In 1971 Mr. Nettleship agreed to teach Mrs. Weston to drive in her husbands car. […]