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Decoding Indian Vehicle Number Plates: A Color Guide

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The color of a vehicle number plate in India provides essential information about the type of vehicle.

Here’s a breakdown:

Common Color Codes

  • White with Black Text: This is the standard for private vehicles.
  • Yellow with Black Text: Indicative of commercial vehicles such as taxis, buses, and trucks.
  • Black with Yellow Text: Typically used for rental vehicles.
  • Green with White Text: Reserved for electric vehicles (EVs) owned by individuals.
  • Green with Yellow Text: For commercial electric vehicles.
  • Blue with White Text: Issued to foreign diplomats, consular corps, and UN officials.

Other Notable Plates

  • Red with White Text: Temporary registration plates often found on new vehicles.
  • Plates with an Upward Arrow: Belong to military vehicles.
  • Red with India’s Emblem: Reserved for the President of India or a State Governor.

Beyond Color: Understanding the Number Plate Structure

While the color provides a general category, the format of the number plate offers more specific details:

  • First two letters: Indicate the state or union territory where the vehicle is registered.
  • Following digits: Represent the district within the state.
  • Next set of numbers: Unique identification number for the vehicle.

Example: TN1AB 1234

  • TN: Tamil Nadu
  • 1: District within Tamil Nadu
  • AB: Series
  • 1234: Unique vehicle number

 
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