Vehicle registration plates of Bermuda use either the European standard 520 mm × 110 mm (for most plates) and North American standard sized plate (for personalized plates).
Since 1975 Bermudian licence plates issued to general passenger vehicles have five black digits on a plain white background (both front and rear). Non-private vehicles have plates with one or two preceding letters followed by three or four numbers.
Personalised plates allow motorists to choose up to seven characters, overlaid on a map of the island with "Bermuda" printed across the top.
+FormatsImageFirst issuedDesignSerial formatSerials issuedNotesWhite on blackP 1234Before 1975, Bermudian number plates were similar to the plates used by US Forces. A preceding 'P' denoted a private vehicle. A 12341975White on blackA 1234For US Forces in Bermuda.Black on white12345Black on white12345The current format for private vehicles. This format originally started in the mid-4-figures taking over from where the PXXXX series left off. Only one car can be issued to a residence. AA123 CL123Classic cars are designated by a preceding 'CL'. An individual may own several such vehicles with certain restrictions on usage. L1234Light trucks are designated by a preceding 'L'. Light trucks (up to 6600 lbs) are registered to legitimate businesses and can be driven on a regular car license. IN1234Intermediate trucks are designated by a preceding 'IN'. Intermediate trucks (up to 9000 lbs) are registered to legitimate businesses. HA123Heavy A trucks are designated by a preceding 'HA'. There is also HB, HC and HX for larger vehicles. LP1234Light Private vehicles are designated by a preceding 'LP'. T1234Taxis are designated by a preceding 'T'. CM123Construction vehicles are designated by a preceding 'CM' and three numbers. 123YAuxiliary cycles are serialised with a trailing letter. Letter rolls over when number reaches 999. Plates are white lettering on a blue background usually with the numerals on a row above the single letter. Rental auxiliary cycles follow the same format but are red letters on a white background. CA426Motorcycles are serialised with a preceding pair of letters. Letters roll over when the number reaches 999 thus: AA001>AA999>AB001>AB999....BF001>BF999>BG001 etc. RMC001Electric rental cars for tourists.
See also Vehicle registration plates of British overseas territories
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