Standard Number Plate Format in Andhra Pradesh

The MV Act (Rule 50, 51 of MV Act, 1989) specifies that the

a) Registration letters and numbers shall be in black on white background for 2 wheelers / LMV Cars and Black letter on Yellow background for commercial vehicles.

b)   The sizes of the Number Plate and also the letters shall be as given in the pamphlet for each category of vehicle.

c)   Display of Number Plate in the front and rear side of the vehicle shall be as shown in the pamphlet.

d)   Fancy lettering is not permitted.

e)   Other names, pictures, arts should not be displayed.

                            Standard Number Plate for Private Vehicles

Standard Number Plate for Taxis

Improper Number Plates

How to Display Registration Marks on Motor Vehicles?

(Rule 50 & 51 of Central Motor Vehicles Rule 1989)

Where should registration numbers be displayed on motor vehicles?

1. The registration mark shall be displayed both at the front and rear of all motor vehicles clearly and legibly.
2. In the case of motorcycles registration numbers in the front shall be displayed parallel to handle bar on any part of the vehicle such as mudguard or on a plate in a line.
3. The registration mark on light motor vehicles may be in the center with illumination.
4. Registration number exhibited at the rear of the transport vehicles shall be on the right hand side at a height not exceeding one meter from ground level as may be reasonably possible.
5. The registration number also be painted on both left and right side on the body of the vehicle in case of transport vehicles.
6. In case of stage carriages and contract carriages registration mark also be painted on partition provided between driver and passengers or on the front left side interior near the roof facing the passengers seats and in the case of motor cab or taxi cab shall be painted on dash board.

How should registration mark be displayed on motor vehicles?

1. The letters of the registration mark shall be in English and figures in Arabic numerals.
2. In the case of transport vehicles such as Lorries, Buses, Autos, Maxi cabs.  Taxi cabs registration mark shall be in Black colour on yellow back ground.
3. In case of other vehicles such as private cars, scooters and motor cycles registration mark shall be in Black colour on White back ground.
4. The registration number shall be exhibited in two lines ; the state code (AP) and registering authority code forming the first line and the remaining number in second line, below the first line.
5. The registration mark of all motor vehicles in the front and two wheelers having no sufficient provision at the rear may be exhibited in single line.

SIZE OF NUMBER PLATES :

1. For two and three wheelers                  :       200 x 100 mm

2. For light motor vehicles / passenger car :      340x 200 mm or 500 x 120 mm

3. For medium / heavy commercial vehicles:       340 x 200 mm