Attorney General, Simon Corbell recently announced that European style number plates would soon be available in the ACT from early July.
“The decision to roll-out these plates in the ACT follows several representations from members of the community who were concerned by the fact that conventional plates did not properly fit their chosen vehicle,” Mr Corbell said.
Mr Corbell pointed out that two colour schemes will be available blue characters on a white background and white characters on a black background and that the plates will also display the ACT Coat of Arms and the floral emblem of the ACT, the bluebell. He also pointed out that initially the number plates will not be available for motorbikes, trailers, heavy vehicles or for a bicycle rack.
Mr Corbell explained “The size of the European style numberplate is 520mm x 112mm compared to a standard ACT “Y‟ series numberplate which is 370mm x 130mm.” Adding “European style number plates will be available in standard, personalised and custom formats,”