Gilbert Agius Deputy Chief Officer L a n d Tr a n s p o r t D i r e c t o r a t e
GET YOUR NUMBER PLATE NUMBER PLATES: “HOW CAN I GET MINE? WHAT ABOUT THE DIFFERENT SIZES, AND WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE? CAN I GET A PERSONALISED ONE AND HOW MUCH DO THEY COST? WHAT ABOUT THE DIFFERENT FORMATS AND SCHEMES?”
our car’s number plates, and it’s important to know the difference between the formats and their respective uses. Here’s an easy guide to it all. Let’s start with the different sizes: apart from personal preference, the
In this article, we are going to
applications of and for all number
size you choose should complement
go through the whole cache of
plates fall under the responsibility of
your vehicle at all times – having the
situations where number plates are
the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Unit
right size that fits your vehicle’s front
concerned, such as when buying
of Transport Malta, which is the sole
and rear is important in terms of both
a new vehicle, upon transfer of a
point of reference for clients.
installation and visibility.
including personalised ones as well
As straightforward as the topic may
So, when and why should I have
as number plates issued according
seem, many such questions assail
the need to apply for number
to the respective vehicle’s specific
most of us when we see or need to
plates? The first instance would be
use.
get onto the process of obtaining
when you buy a new car from an
vehicle, types of number plates
Issuance
and
regulatory
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