Vehicle registration plate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A vehicle registration plate is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes. The registration identifier is a numeric or alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies the vehicle owner within the issuing region's database.
In some countries, the identifier is unique within the entire country, while in others it is unique within a state or province. Whether the identifier is associated with a vehicle or a person also varies by issuing agency. Depending on the country, the vehicle registration plate may be called a license plate (United States, Canada), or number plate (India, United Kingdom, Australia). Legal requirements[edit]. A car registration plate as seen in the United Kingdom.
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Most governments require a registration plate to be attached to both the front and rear of a vehicle, although certain jurisdictions or vehicle types, such as motorboats, require only one plate, which is usually attached to the rear of the vehicle. National databases relate this number to other information describing the vehicle, such as the make, model, color, year of manufacture, engine size, type of fuel used, mileage recorded (and other similar data in jurisdictions where vehicles are regularly inspected for roadworthiness every year or two), Vehicle Identification (Chassis) Number, and the name and address of the vehicle's registered owner or keeper. In the vast majority of jurisdictions, the government holds a monopoly on the manufacturing of vehicle registration plates for that jurisdiction. Either a government agency or a private company with express contractual authorization from the government makes plates as needed, which are then mailed or delivered to vehicle owners. Thus, it is normally illegal for private citizens to make and affix their own plates, because such unauthorized private manufacturing is equivalent to forging an official document.
The notable exception is the United Kingdom, where the government merely assigns plate numbers but it is the owner's responsibility to find an approved private supplier to make a plate with that number. Similar procedures apply also in Germany and France, for example. In some jurisdictions, plates will be permanently assigned to that particular vehicle for its lifetime.
Some countries permit the re- registration of the vehicle with "personal" ("vanity" or "Cherished Mark") plates. If the vehicle is destroyed or exported to a different country it will require re- registering in the country of import. China requires the re- registration of any vehicle that crosses its borders from another country, such as for overland tourist visits, regardless of the length of time it is due to remain there; this has to be arranged with prior approval.
In others, such as U. S. states, they may require periodic changing. For cost- saving reasons the tendency for the past three decades has been to replace a small decal on the plate or to use a decal on the windshield to indicate the expiration date of the registration. Some jurisdictions follow a "plate- to- owner" policy, meaning that when a vehicle is sold the seller removes the current plate(s) from the vehicle. Buyers must either obtain new plates or attach plates that they already hold, as well as registering their vehicles under the buyer's name and the plate number.
A person who sells a car and then purchases a new one can apply to have the old plates put onto this car. One who sells a car and does not buy a new one may, depending on the local laws involved, have to turn the old plates in or destroy them, or may be permitted to keep them. Other states keep the plate with the vehicle when ownership passes.
Plates are usually fixed directly to a vehicle or to a plate frame that is fixed to the vehicle. Sometimes, the plate frames contain advertisements inserted by the vehicle service centre or the dealership from which the vehicle was purchased. Vehicle owners can also purchase customized frames to replace the original frames. In some U. S. states license plate frames are illegal. Plates are designed to conform to standards with regard to being read by eye in day or at night, or by electronic equipment.
Some drivers purchase clear, smoke- colored or tinted covers that go over the licence plate to prevent electronic equipment from scanning the licence plate. Although some are legal in the United States, many of these covers are not, and their use is discouraged in other countries. The British system of traffic and DVLA number recognition system cameras incorporate filter systems that make such avoidance attempts unworkable, usually with infra- red filters. Many jurisdictions have reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions, allowing license plates from other jurisdictions to be used in their jurisdiction. For example, if a vehicle is registered in any U. S. state (or the District of Columbia or a U. S. territory or possession), under federal law that vehicle may be driven into any other U.
S. state, and, under international agreements and treaties, into some other countries including Canada and Mexico. The U. S. Government issues license plates directly for government owned vehicles and for foreign diplomats. An engineering study by the University of Illinois published in 1. Illinois adopt a numbering system and plate design "composed of combinations of characters which can be perceived quickly and accurately, are legible at a distance of approximately 1. It also recommended that a standard plate size of 6 inches by 1. United States to replace the earlier 6 inch x 1.
History[edit]Licence plates have been around for longer than there have been automobiles. France was the first country to introduce the licence plate with the passage of the Paris Police Ordinance on August 1. Germany in 1. 89. The Netherlands was the first country to introduce a nationally registered licence plate, called a "driving permit", in 1. Initially these plates were just sequentially numbered, starting at 1, but this was changed in 1. In the U. S., where each state issues plates, New York State has required plates since 1. At first, plates were not government issued in most jurisdictions and motorists were obliged to make their own.
In 1. 90. 3, Massachusetts was the first state to issue plates. UK plates were first required from 1 January 1.
Motor Car Act.[5]Materials[edit]The earliest plates were made of porcelain baked onto iron or ceramic with no backing, which made them fragile and impractical. Few of these early plates survived. Later experimental materials include cardboard, leather, plastic, and, during wartime shortages, copper and pressed soybeans. Early 2. 0th century plates varied in size and shape from one jurisdiction to the next, such that if someone moved, new holes would need to be drilled into the automobile's bumper to support the new plate. Standardization of plates came in 1.
While peculiar local variants exist, there are three basic standards worldwide. European countries and many of their former overseas territories, as well as South Korea. Syria and Tunisia.
South Africa and Finland. Jordan. 4. 20 by 1. Previously in Serbia. Australia and some other Pacific Rim countries, about halfway between the dimensions of the other two standards, longer than Western Hemisphere plates but taller than European ones. Previously in Indonesia. San Marino and previously in Finland (before 2.
Indonesia. 4. 40 by 1. China. 4. 00 by 1. Chile, Brazil, and Argentina.
Americas (occasionally in Switzerland and Liechtenstein) and many Persian Gulf countries. Uruguay. 3. 30 by 1. Japan. 3. 30 by 1. Previously in South Korea, but now uses European size plates.
Andorra. 34. 0 by 1. Previously in Belgium.
Thailand. 3. 20 by 1. Paraguay and Taiwan.
Smaller size in Saudi Arabia. European countries for off- roads; 2. Vietnam for rear plates. Countries with smaller front plates: 3.
Italy, Oman also uses same size in both front and rear plates. Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Monaco. 34. 0 by 1. Previously in Luxembourg (before 2. Iraq. License plates by country or territory[edit]Botswana[edit]Normal vehicles have number plates starting with the letter B, followed by three digits, followed by three letters. The digits and letters are assigned by a registrar.
The three letters never include the letter Q, to avoid confusion with O. Botswana number plates have a reflective white front and yellow rear background, and black lettering. Government vehicles all have the prefix "BX" - these number plates have a white reflective background with red lettering at the front and white on red at the rear. After 'BX' is the last two numerals of the date of issue and then up to four serial numbers. Botswana Defence Force vehicles have the prefix "BDF" in white on an 'army' green background. Diplomatic vehicles' number plates start with two numerals which indicate the embassy to which they are attached, then two letters CD (Corps Diplomatique), CC (Consular Corps status) or CT (Foreign Technical and Advisory personnel) and another three digits which are serial. The official car of the Head of Mission uses the letters CMD rather that CD and the private vehicle uses CDA.
This series is allocated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.[6]Botswana is the former British Protectorate of Bechuanaland, and number- plates then used a 'BP' prefix (then BPA, BPB etc.) followed by up to three numbers, in white on black background, the plates being made in the characteristic style of South Africa at that time. Burkina Faso[edit]. Burkina Faso Gendarmerie plate. Vehicles are fitted with license plates in the front and rear of the vehicle. Motorcycles (5. 0cc or more) must be licensed and only bear rear plates. Registration is performed at the local police or Gendarmerie station.
The first digits of the plate indicate the province in which the vehicle is registered.
Overview. Displaying Your Plate It is unlawful to alter or modify an Arizona license plate. Your plate must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle with the following requirements: Must be displayed in a position so the license plate is clearly legible, securely attached to prevent swinging and at a height at least 1. The name of the state at the top of the plate cannot be obscured or covered. Temporary issued placards must also be displayed per the same requirements.
Arizona law requires the vehicle owner to replace any issued license plate that has become damaged, deteriorated, illegible or unreadable. A vehicle owner who breaks the law could be charged with a misdemeanor, with court fines of at least $3. This is the easiest and fastest way to process your request. For the most part, plates may be personalized with a letter/number combination of your choice. All personalized plate choices must be approved for appropriate content.
Some special plates are available at MVD or Authorized Third Party offices. If not available at an office or ordered online, you must complete a Special Plate Application. Please allow four to six weeks for processing for personalized and special order plates. Plates may only be issued to the owner or lessee of a currently registered vehicle. If leased, but not registered in your name, a document showing you as a lessee is required. Some plates may not be issued to large commercial vehicles (with a declared gross vehicle weight of 2.
Some special plates may be issued to trailers, motorcycles and golf carts. Some plates are issued in pairs (front and back of the vehicle) and some are issued as a single plate, depending on the type. See the Plate Selections for more information. If your plate is personalized, two plates will be issued for full- size and one for small- size, regardless of the plate type. Fees. The fee for personalization is a $2. The maximum number of characters allowed (letters and/or numbers) varies with plate type. The fee for a remake of a lost or mutilated plate is $5 plus postage/handling, if mailed.
For plates that are mailed, there is a postage and handling charge. Please review your selection carefully. Any changes to your plate choice and/or request for refund cannot be made once we have placed the order to manufacture your plate.
Special Plate Renewal Fee. Every year, a special plate renewal fee is due at the same time as the vehicle registration. The first payment is due when your vehicle registration is next renewed, even if it has been less than 1. If your registration expires within the next three months, you may wish to renew your registration early, before submitting the plate application, in order to avoid the first annual renewal special plate fee. For additional information, please see our Vehicle Services FAQs.