License plate (Italy)
Italian license plates can be divided into two basic systems. Until the changeover in 1994 , the origin could be read directly, which is only possible to a limited extent with the new system. Although some time has passed since the conversion, old license plates can still be found in traffic. In both systems, the front shield (if any) is smaller than the rear.
License plates for cars and trucks
1927-1994
The license plates usually begin with two letters, which indicate the province or metropolitan city. The metropolitan city of Rome , whose name is written out (ROMA) , is an exception . Following the provincial and metropolitan city abbreviations there is a symbol of the Italian state, from 1948 the stylized national coat of arms with the letters RI for Repubblica Italiana . A distinguishing number follows. Until 1985 the letters were white (provincial abbreviation: orange) and the background black. These were discontinued, however, because the signs were made of plastic and burned beyond recognition in the event of accidents, vandalism, attacks or the like. Then reflective labels made of sheet aluminum with a white background and black letters were introduced. The issue principle was retained.
Since 1994
In 1994 the system was replaced by a nationwide system in which the regional origin is no longer recognizable; instead, the letter combination was assigned consecutively, starting with AA 000 AA. The letters I, O, Q and U are not used. Since the introduction of the Euro license plate (ab BB 000 HH) in 1999, it has again been possible to classify vehicles regionally: In addition to the Euroband ( European flag and nationality symbol I ) on the left edge of the shield, there is another on the right edge, in which the owner's registration year and provincial abbreviation may or may not be noted. The autonomous provinces of Trentino and South Tyrol as well as the autonomous region of Aosta Valley also have their coats of arms in the right blue stripe of the license plate. In the case of the euro plates issued since 1999, the exchange of the provincial abbreviations, which are only stuck on in the right field, is possible, but is rarely practiced.
For vehicles that require a two-line license plate at the rear (off-road vehicles, US imports, etc.), license plates from ZA 001 AAto are ZZ 999 ZZassigned. Trailers have been using the from XA 001 AAto series since March 2013 XZ 999 ZZ, while the from YA 001 AAto series is used YZ 999 ZZby the city and community police.
Trailer number
Trailers registered before March 2013 usually have two license plates. On the one hand, a trailer number had to be attached to the rear of the trailer. It is white, has the red inscription RIMORCHIO [ riˈmɔrkjo ] (German: trailer) at the top and a consecutive black combination of letters / numbers at the bottom.
In addition, a yellow repetitive number plate with the letter combination of the tractor number, supplemented by a red R after the first two characters, had to be attached to the rear of the trailer (mostly to the left of the above-mentioned number plate). The background of this repeating mark is yellow.
Since March 2013, trailers have had number plates that are similar in structure to the normal serial number plates. An X is always used as the first letter (e.g. XB 356 AC).
Two-wheeler license plate
The issuing of motorcycle license plates follows the principle of cars. Before 1994 the first two letters (exception: ROMA) indicated the province, followed by a distinguishing number. From 1994 the signs were awarded continuously. In 1999, Euro plates were introduced. The label is written on two lines. In the top line there are blue bands on the right and left with two letters in the middle. There are five digits on the second line.
Until October 1993 there was no license plate requirement for mopeds up to 50 cm³. Since then, all vehicles up to 50 cm³ (mopeds, light cargo tricycles, wheelchairs and other vehicles with an “AM” driving license) had small two-line license plates with a total of five letters and cut off upper corners. These signs were tied to the owner, not the vehicle.
In July 2004 a new format was also introduced for mopeds (and similar vehicles): almost square, six black numbers / letters in two lines on a white background, but the license plates remain personal. In February 2012 the transition period ended, during which the old signs could still be used.
Special identifier
Special labels are issued for a number of authorities and other institutions. These usually show an abbreviation of the relevant organization in red on the license plate. This is followed by a serial number, occasionally with the code of the province. For the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano-South Tyrol as well as the autonomous region of Sardinia , the codes of regional authorities are supplemented by an abbreviation in German or Sardinian . For example, the fire department in South Tyrol bears the initials VF FW in red for Italian V igili del F uoco or F your w ore . The marks of the Italian state institutions do not have blue stripes, the marks of the local or regional institutions, etc. Local police units or the autonomous South Tyrolean Forest Service have conventional blue stripes.
| Abbreviation | Mark | institution | Institution (German) | Remarks |
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| AT THE | A eronautica M ilitare | air force | "AM" in red; in the format "AM xx 123" | |
| CC |
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Carabinieri | Carabinieri (military police) | "CC" in red; in the format "CC xx 123" |
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CF FD CF CF VA |
C Orpo F orestale - F orst d ERVICE C orpo F orestale |
Forest authorities in the regions with a special statute | in South Tyrol “CF FD” in red; in “CF FD A12” format in Trentino “CF” in red; in the format "CF A12 TN" in Sardinia "CF VA " and "CA" in red, in the format "CF VA A12 CA" in Sicily "CF" and "PA" in red, in the format "CF 123 PA" in the Aosta Valley " CF ”and“ AO ”in red, in the format“ CF 123 AO ” in Friuli Venezia Giulia“ CF ”and in red, in the format“ CF 123 ” All with blue stripes |
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| CFS | C orpo F orestale dello S tato | Forest authorities, meanwhile dissolved. | “CFS” in red; in the format "CFS 123 xx", "xx" stands for the province | |
| CP |
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C apitaneria di P orto - Guardia Costiera | Coast guard | "CP" in red, in the "CP 1234" format |
| CRI |
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C roce R ossa I taliana | Italian Red Cross | "CRI" in red, followed by a red cross circled in red, in the format "CRI + 12345" (until 2003) "CRI + A123x" (2003–2007) "CRI + 123xx" (since 2008) |
| DPC | D ipartimento della P rotezione C ivile | Civil defense | "DPC" in red; in the "DPC x1234" format | |
| EE | E scursionisti E steri | Foreign nationals not residing in Italy | "EE" in red; in the format "EE 123 xx", "xx" stands for the province | |
| EGG |
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E sercito I taliano | Italian army | "EI" in red; in the format "EI xx 123" |
| GdiF |
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G uardia di F inanza | Financial police | “G di F” in red; in the format "G di F 123 xx" |
| MM |
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M arina M ilitare | Italian Navy | "MM" in red; in the format "MM xx 123"; |
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PC PC ZS |
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P rotzione C ivile , Mountain Rescue Services and White Cross | Z Ivil s chutz | "PC" in red in Trentino "PC xxx TN" in South Tyrol "PC ZS xxx" |
| SMOM |
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S ovrano m ilitare o rdine di M alta | Sovereign Order of Malta | Used on civil defense vehicles and ambulances of the Sovereign Order of Malta (Voluntary Special Aid Corps) issued by the Italian Ministry of Defense. The remaining vehicles of the order have a diplomatic license plate (XA). |
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VF VF FW |
  
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V igili del F uoco | F your w ehr | "VF" in red; in the format "VF 12345" in Italy, in the format "VF 123 xx", "xx" in the autonomous provinces. in Trentino “VF 123 TN” in South Tyrol since 2009 “VF FW 123” with blue stripes, previously “VF 123 BZ” without stripes |
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Polizia di Stato | State Police | "POLIZIA" in red over a five-digit letter / number combination; Only one line has been used since 2018. | |
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Polizia Penitenziaria | Justice Guard | "POLIZIA PENITENZIARIA" in red over "123 xx" | |
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Polizia Locale | Local police | Signs of the normal series beginning with "Y" in the format: "POLIZIA LOCALE" in light blue over "Yx 123 xx" |
Diplomatic plates
In 1984 all diplomatic license plates were changed. The license plates are white. The blue letters CC ( Corpo Consolare; Konsularisches Corps ) (introduced in 1997), CD ( Corpo Diplomatico; Diplomatic Corps ) or UNP ( United Nations ) appear at the beginning, followed by a four-digit black distinguishing number. At the end there are again two blue letters that provide information about the corresponding country. Since there is no euro version for diplomatic license plates, the nationality symbol of Italy appears on the shield in the rear third, an I in an oval above the letters.
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The provincial and metropolitan city abbreviations
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C.
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F.
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G
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I.
K
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M.
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N
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O
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P
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T
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U
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V
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Footnotes:
1 First award if more than one award
2 Second award if more than one award
3 Emergency solution: Since all possible combinations were already assigned with a C as the first letter, the abbreviation KR was used, although the letter K does not appear in the Italian language. KR also stands for the former Greek name of the city: Kroton
4 Distinguishing sign issued instead of the RM
Web links
- Detailed information on Italy's license plates (English and Italian)
Individual evidence
- ↑ https://www.targheitaliane.it/index_i.html?/smom/smom_i.html identifier SMOM
- ↑ http://www.targheitaliane.com/visualizza_diplomatiche.php Diplomatic codes
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