Circular 81 of the Ministry of Public Security, effective from January 1, 2025, provides detailed regulations on license plates for trucks and other vehicles. This article will focus on analyzing the significant changes regarding truck license plates and related regulations on size, color, and symbols on the plates.
New Size and Design of Truck License Plates
According to Circular 81, truck license plates are categorized into two types: short and long plates. Short license plates measure 330×165 mm, while long license plates measure 520×110 mm. Both types of license plates are designed with rounded corners to ensure aesthetics and safety.
Long truck license plates have an embossed police security symbol above the horizontal line, with the top edge of the symbol aligned with the top of the letters and numbers. For short truck license plates, the police emblem is placed between the two rows of letters and numbers, 5mm from the left edge to ensure balance and easy recognition.
Example of new truck license plate designs according to Circular 81
Distinguishing Truck License Plates by Color
From January 1, 2025, the colors of truck license plates will be specifically regulated to differentiate vehicle types and ownership. This will help authorities manage road traffic more effectively.
Color codes for different types of vehicle license plates according to Circular 81
Truck license plates for vehicles engaged in transportation business will have a yellow background with black letters and numbers. The letter series used will be similar to personal vehicle license plates (A, B, C,… Z).
For trucks owned by state agencies, the license plates will have a blue background with white letters and numbers. The license plate series will use the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M.
Truck license plates owned by domestic organizations and individuals not subject to the above regulations will have a white background with black letters and numbers. The license plate series will use letters from A to Z.
Special Cases for License Plates
In addition, Circular 81 also regulates license plates for certain special cases such as: military vehicles, diplomatic vehicles, vehicles operating in restricted areas, clean energy vehicles, etc. Each vehicle type will have its own unique series and plate color. For example, military vehicles have the series “KT”, specialized vehicles have the series “CD”, and semi-trailers have the series “RM”.
Conclusion
Circular 81 brings significant changes to truck license plates and other vehicle types in Vietnam. Updating these regulations is necessary to improve traffic management efficiency and ensure safety for road users. Understanding the regulations on truck license plates will help vehicle owners avoid unnecessary violations.
