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An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Argentina. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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30. Licence plate

A licence plate, also called a registration plate or number plate, is a plate displaying a unique registration identifier assigned to a vehicle by the competent registration authority. It allows the vehicle to be identified for purposes such as registration, traffic enforcement, taxation, insurance and parking control.

The appearance, format, placement and number of plates required vary between countries and vehicle categories. Drivers must ensure that required licence plates are correctly fitted, clearly visible and legible and must follow the local rules when a plate is lost, stolen, damaged or replaced.

Licence plate
Licence plate of Argentina.
Wikimedia.org • Andrzej Otrębski • CC BY-SA
What is a licence plate?

A licence plate is a plate displaying the registration identifier assigned to a vehicle. It allows authorities and other authorised systems to identify the vehicle's registration.

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 35–37 and Annex 2, vehicle registration and registration numbers; international framework subject to national law

Is a licence plate the same as a registration plate?

Yes. Licence plate, registration plate and number plate are different terms commonly used for the plate displaying a vehicle's official registration number.

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 35–37 and Annex 2, vehicle registration and registration numbers; international framework subject to national law

What should you do if a licence plate is lost or stolen?

Follow the local reporting and replacement procedure. For example, UK guidance says stolen plates should be reported to the police and DVLA, and replacement plates are needed before driving. Check the registration authority’s procedure for a lost plate; it may differ from the theft process.

🔗 gov.uk • UK Government, stolen registration plates

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