New number plates due in 2017
In January this year, the traffic department opened the draft regulation for public participation.
NEWCASTLE – The Department of Transport is set to see through its intention to amend the National Road Traffic Regulation which will see new number plates introduced in 2017.
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In January this year, the traffic department opened the draft regulation for public participation with regards to comments or objections on the proposed amendment.
According to Business Tech, “The new number plates will be an embossed aluminum plate, with the background printed under a coat of a retro-reflective surface.
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“The plates will contain: South African National Flag. The word “Gauteng” for the province of Gauteng, ‘Limpopo’ for the province of Limpopo, and so on.
“The sequential number shall be on the bottom left of the number plate. SABS certification mark. Four-dimensional barcode with the QR code that contains the registration number of the manufacturer of blank number plates.”
Read more on Publication of the National Road Traffic Regulations for comments.
