What number plate is NZ?

What number plate is NZ?

A new system began in April 2001, with three letters (starting with “AAA”) followed by three numbers (format LLLnnn), with nnn starting at 100. Land Transport New Zealand also issued AAA100 to AAA103 as personalised plates, officially meaning that the first plate in the new series read AAA104.

How do number plates work in NZ?

Motorists are required to display the allocated number on the right-hand side of their vehicles. The number is either painted directly on the vehicle or on metal or wooden plates. New steel number plates are issued for each vehicle every year.

Are black number plates legal in NZ?

The old silver-on-black plates remain valid and in use, though only on older vehicles. Vehicle owners in New Zealand do not have to change registration plates when ownership of a vehicle changed, meaning you can buy a pre-1987 used car which still has old silver-on-black plates on it.

What was the first number plate in NZ?

Each registration number consisted of the prefix NZ, followed by three numbers either side of a dot or star, such as NZ 123*456. The first plates had white figures printed on a green background, but the system changed in 1926-1927 when the background was changed to black, and the NZ prefix was dropped.

What are the number plates for 2021?

What will new car reg plates look like in 2030? Under the current system, you will see 30-plate cars from 1st March and then 80-plate cars from 1st September….

What does B stand for on number plate?

“M on military vehicles is for ‘Man’, B on police vehicles is for ‘Boys’.”

What letters can’t you have on a number plate?

There were never any I, O, U, Q or Z prefix letters. I’s look too much like the number 1. O’s like a zero.

What is the number plate for September 2021?

71 Plate
Upcoming Number Plate Dates

What is the new registration in September 2021?

21 71

What does D on a number plate mean?

diplomats
The letter in the number plate represents the type of person the vehicle is allocated to, with D being used for diplomats and X for non-diplomatic accredited personnel.

What does E stand for on a number plate?

Number plate codes: international