What does red plate mean in Philippines?

Green plates are for private vehicles (not for hire). Red plates are for government vehicles. Blue plates (with only numbers and no letters) are diplomatic plates. Yellow plates are for “for hire” vehicles including public utility vehicles like buses, jeepneys, taxis and vans-for-hire.

What should be the color of the plate number?

Currently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) issues green plates for private vehicles, red for government vehicles, yellow for public conveyance and blue for diplomatic use.

How do I read a Philippine license plate?

On the bottom of the license plate are the 2-digit year mark, the place the car is registered, and the word “P.I.”, in that order (e.g. “36 MANILA P.I.”, 36 stands for 1936). In 1938 the “P.I.” was dropped, the place name and the year mark were simply displayed (e.g. MANILA 60, 60 stands for 1960).

Why are some number plates yellow?

The reason for a yellow plate at the rear and white at the front is because it is illegal to show a white light to the rear at night, and that the law includes reflectors in its definition of what constitutes a light.

What should be the color of plate lamp?

The law adds that all motor vehicles should have a rear lamp that emits a red light visible from at least one hundred meters away from the rear, and a white-colored lamp to illuminate the license plate area.

Why do some people have black and yellow license plates?

A: These black and gold plates are called Legacy Plates, one of a handful of special interest plates available for a fee to California drivers. It’s a $50 fee initially to buy one and $40 annually to renew.

What is red number plate for?

Red Plate: If a car has a red number plate, it belongs to the President of India or the Governor of a state. These people use official vehicles without a license.