Vehicle registration plates of Jamaica
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Jamaica requires its residents to register their motor vehicles and display vehicle registration plates.[1] Current plates are North American standard 6 × 12 inches (152 × 300 mm).[2]
| Image | First issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
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Regular license plates[edit]
The current series of license plates for private cars (introduced in 1987) has the format 1234AB. Coding is not provided. The plates have American dimensions and blue font on a white background. For motorcycles, the 1234 A series is valid, also without coding and in a similar color scheme.
Until 1987, the AB1234 format was in effect, where the prefix A meant the region of registration. Until 1973, the A1234 format was in effect, where the prefix A meant the region of registration.
Other license plates[edit]
Coding[edit]
| Code | Type of vehicle |
|---|---|
| WITH | commercial TK |
| D | trade organizations |
| R | public TK |
| R | leased vehicles |
Public transport[edit]
Taxis, public buses, etc. have license plates of the РА1234, РА123В, 1234РА formats. The plates have a red background and white letters and numbers.
Commercial transport[edit]
Cargo and other commercial vehicles have license plates of the CA1234, CA123B formats. The plates have a green background and white letters and numbers.
License plates of motor vehicle sellers[edit]
Temporary license plates used for permanent registration have the DA1234 format. The plates have a blue background and white letters and numbers.
License plates of rental vehicles[edit]
License plates for vehicle intended for rental have the format RR1234. The plates have a white background and green letters and numbers. The inscription "RENTAL" is located under the main line of symbols. For motorcycles, the 1234 R series is available in a similar color scheme.
Government transport[edit]
Government vehicles have number plates in the format 12 3456. The prefix 12 means belonging to a specified government structure. The plates have a yellow background and black letters and numbers. Below the main line of symbols is the inscription "JAMAICA GOVT". The police use government license plates.
Military transport[edit]
Military number plates have a British scheme similar to that used in Trinidad and Tobago. Military license plate format 1JDF2, 1 JDF23, 1 JDF234, 12JDF3, 12JDF34, 12 JDF345. JDF — Jamaica Defense Force. License plates have a black background and white symbols, and are usually painted directly on the vehicle.
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