Vehicle number plates in india aren’t just for identification — their colors indicate the type of vehicle and usage. Here’s a full breakdown.
⚪ 1. White Plates with Black Letters
Used for: Private vehicles (cars, bikes, SUVs)
Meaning: Ordinary private vehicle
Example: Personal car, private two-wheeler
🟡 2. Yellow Plates with Black Letters
Used for: commercial vehicles (taxis, trucks, buses)
Meaning: Vehicle is for commercial use
Example: Ola/Uber taxi, goods transport vehicles
🟢 3. Green Plates with White Letters
Used for: Electric vehicles (EVs)
Meaning: Zero-emission, eco-friendly vehicles
Example: Electric cars, e-rickshaws
🔴 4. red Plates with White Letters
Used for: Temporary registration
Meaning: Vehicle is newly purchased or in transit
Note: Must be replaced by a permanent plate within the validity period
🔵 5. Black Plates with Yellow Letters
Used for: Private commercial vehicles or vehicles on lease
Meaning: Privately owned but used commercially
Example: Rental cars, chauffeur-driven cars
⚪🟢 6. White Plates with Green letters (New EV Option)
Some electric vehicles also feature white plates with green letters, depending on state regulations
Highlights the environment-friendly nature of the vehicle
🏁 7. Special Plates
Government vehicles: White with red letters
Diplomatic vehicles: Blue with white letters
Tourist vehicles: Usually yellow with black or white letters
🌟 8. Why It Matters
Makes it easy to identify the type and usage of vehicles
Helps traffic authorities, tolls, and law enforcement
Encourages awareness of EVs and environmental policies
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