licence plate

Car registration marker

A licence plate is a metal or plastic sign attached to a vehicle displaying its registration number.

In North America, plates appear on both front and rear; elsewhere, rear only is common.

The spelling "licence" is British; Americans write "license plate." Also called a number plate (British) or tag (informal American): The cop ran the licence plate through the system.

registration

vehicle

Means of transport

  • DMVVehicle registration agency
  • tagIdentifier or classifier
  • stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic

renewal · registration · VIN · inspection · emissions testing · title · decals · paperwork · documentation · registration fee

vanity

personalized

Adapted for an individual

moniker · self-expression · individuality · distinctive · unique · bespoke · pride · signature · branding · collectible

design

frame

Supporting outer structure

border · chrome · illuminated · reflective · embossed · stamped · state motto · graphic · backdrop · colors

identification

alphanumeric

Letters and digits combined

readable · recognition · scanner · database · lookup · tracking · hit-and-run · witness · description · wanted

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vehicle identification method

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Single-use dining surface

parking permit · VIN number

visibility and traceability

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Unmarked patrol vehicle

stolen plates

Family

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G