Vehicle registration plates of Laos were first introduced in 1950. The current version started in 2001. The background and text colour vary by type of vehicle. Ordinary plates use black on orange.
Format
The top of the plate displays the name of the province where the car is registered. The plates display a two-letter prefix. The first letter or is for passenger cars; and is for motorbikes; is for tricycles such as tuk-tuks; is for heavy trucks. The second letter and a number are a register format. This format has been used since 2001.
Starting from 2024, EV license plates have a green sticker labeled "EV" at the top left corner.
Vehicle types Vehicle types Type Example Meaning Private - Vientiane Prefecture Government Private company Company (1% paid tax) Temporary - Expiration date International organization - Diplomatic - Foreigner guest - United Nations - International financial institution Police and military - Public security - National defence
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