Section 4.9 - Vehicle registration plates

Section 4.9 - Vehicle registration plates

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Section 4 - Vehicle Safety

Vehicle Safety

Tyres

Lights and reflectors

Windscreens

Mirrors

Safety belts

Child restraint systems

Roof racks and roof boxes

Vehicle registration plates

Other safety responsibilities

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Section 4.9 - Vehicle registration plates

The law sets down what vehicle registration plates must look like. The two diagrams below show the only formats that are allowed for vehicles registered in Ireland on or after 1 January 1991.

Diagram 1:

Diagram 2:

Vehicle registration plates must be kept clean and legible. All numbers and letters must be in plain black text on a plain white reflective background. There should be no italics or shadows. You must not interfere with a registration plate.

If you would like more information on vehicle plates, you can get a leaflet from the following page on Revenue's website: www.revenue.ie/leaflets/carplate.pdf.