Types of Number Plates in India
All the vehicles run on roads in India are tagged with registration or license number. The vehicle's number plate is issued by the district-level Regional Transport Office (RTO) of respective states. The Indian number plates are observed on both sides of the vehicle i.e. in front and the back. According to the law, all the Indian vehicle number plates should be in modern Hindu Arabic Numerals and Latin letters. The Indian number plates come in different color combinations. The answer to the question Why Do Indian Vehicles Have Different Color Number Plates is because the color denotes the way a particular vehicle is used on the road. Read the article below to know the different types of number plates in India.
What is a Number Plate?
An Indian number plate is a metal or plastic plate placed on a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes. All countries are in need of registration plates for vehicles that run on roads such as taxis, trucks, or motorcycles, etc. The registration number plate or registration identifier is a numeric or alphanumeric ID that uniquely identifies the vehicle or vehicle owners within the issuing region's register plate. In a few countries, registration identifiers are unique within the entire country, while in other countries it is unique with state or province.
Components of Vehicles Number Plate
The first two letters of the vehicle's registration number plates belong to the state or union territories in which the vehicle has been registered. For example, if the registration of a car is made in Uttar Pradesh, then the first two alphabets of the vehicle registration plate will be UP.
The next two numbers after the first two alphabets represent the district in which the vehicle was registered. Every region has its own sequential number. Due to this, the government has launched the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in every district of the country. The vehicle owner's area of residence retains the responsibility of the vehicle registrations.
The uniqueness of the third part of the number plate helps to identify the type of vehicle. In case there is no unique number left to assign, then alphabets are generally used to replace the last digit. If someone looks for a customized vehicle number plate, they can pay a premium amount to get the same.
The last part of the number plate is an oval symbol, representing “IND,' which states that the vehicle has been registered in India. In High Security Registration Plates, the oval logo also retains a chromium hologram on the top that resembles a ``Chakra".High Security Registration Plates was introduced in 2005 to decrease the stealing of vehicles.
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Different Types of Car Number Plates
In India, you will observe eight different types of number plates. These are as follows:
White Color Number Plate
Yellow Color Number Plate
Blue Color Number Plate
Back Color Number Plate
Green Color Number Plate
Red Color Number Plate
Number Plate With Upward Pointing Arrow
Red Number Plate With State Emblem of India
Description of Different Types of Number Plate With Meaning
White Number Plate In India
The white color number plate with black text is the most common type of number plate. The white color number plate with black letters is used for private purposes. In other words, these types of number plates cannot be used for commercial purposes such as ferrying passengers or transporting goods.
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Yellow Number Plate In India
The yellow color number plate with black text can only be used for commercial purposes. These plates are also known as commercial vehicles number plates. It should be noted that drivers are only permitted to drive these vehicles if they hold an official license issued by the registering authority. Yellow number plates are generally observed in trucks or cabs used for commercial purposes.
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Blue Number Plate
The blue color number plate with white text can only be used for foreign diplomats. In the blue number plate, you will find country code rather than state code followed by UN (United Nations), CC (Consular Corps), or DC (Diplomatic Corps).
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Black Number Plate In India
Black color number plates with yellow text are generally issued to car or bike rental companies. Vehicle with this color combination usually represents self driving rental cars or motorcycles. The drivers of these vehicles do not require any commercial permit to drive. Zoom Cars and Just Ride fall under this group.
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Green Number Plate In India
The Green color number plates are assigned to electric vehicles. The green color background with white text are assigned to private electric vehicles whereas the green background with yellow text are assigned to commercial private vehicles.
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Red Number Plate In India
The red color number plate with white test implies temporary registration on it. The red color number plate is issued as a pro-term or temporary registration for a car that is newly purchased until permanent registration is issued by the RTO. The validity of temporary registration is only for one month.
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Red Number Plate With State Emblem of India
The red color number with the state emblem of India belongs to the president of India or the Governor of the state. These people use vehicles without any official license. These plates have a State Emblem of India in Gold.
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Number Plate With Upward Pointing Arrow
The number plate with upward pointing row is observed in military vehicles that follow the unique number system unlike any other license number. The numbers on these plates are registered by the Ministry of Defence (New Delhi).The first or third character is an upward pointing row, known as a broad arrow. And still used in many parts of the British Commonwealth on different army items, not just vehicles. The next two digits following the arrow signifies the year in which a military vehicle is purchased. The next is the base code, followed by a serial number. The letters ending after the serial number represent the class of the vehicle.
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FAQs on Indian Vehicles Have Different Color Number Plates
1. Where can I visit for vehicle registration?
A vehicle needs to be registered by a registering authority in whose jurisdiction the owner of the motor vehicle has the residence or place of business where the vehicle is normally kept.
2. For how long a personal vehicle is registered?
A personal vehicle is registered for a period of 15 years and after the completion of 15 years, every registered owner is required to get the certificate of registration renewed. The certificate of registration can be renewed only for 5 times at a time.
3. For how long is the certificate of fitness of a transport vehicle valid?
The certificate of fitness issued to a new transport vehicle is valid for 2 years, and can be renewed afterwards.
4. Which vehicle does not retain any number plate in India?
The Governors or Prime Minister's car does not have any number plate as their car retains Ashoks symbol in the place of the number plate.
