Has a different-looking vehicle number plate ever caught your eye, and you were left wondering what it signifies? Worry no more, as we are here to tell you more.
Qatar issues distinct vehicle number plates based on the type of ownership or purpose of the vehicle, such as private use, public transportation and many other categories. Regardless of the category, the car number plates remain the property of the government of the State of Qatar.
The numbers that get issued for each of these vehicle license plates always remain unique, regardless of the vehicle license category, therefore, you would never spot the same number plate on two cars.
To help you identify and understand the license plates better, the ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team is here to give you the information you need.
The typical and most common vehicle license plates you will see around are the maroon and white number plates, issued for private vehicles. In the commercial context, rent-a-car companies also use cars with the same type of vehicle license plate.
The 'LIMO.' vehicle license plate is one that was introduced in the year 2022. This is a vehicle license plate that has to be used by all cars that are registered with a limousine company.
The 'TAXI' car number plate is a vehicle license that gets issued for cars that are used as taxis specifically for 'Karwa'.
The black number plate is used for bigger vehicles like pick-ups, vans or minibuses that provide private transportation to people.
The red & white number plate is one that gets issued for public transportation vehicles like the 'MetroExpress'.
The orange car vehicle plate is one that you will typically spot on the back of the red Internal Security Force vehicles, also known as Lekhwiya.
The blue and white vehicle license plate; is what you will spot on the back of a police car, specifically on the traffic police cars.
The black and white number plate stating 'GOV.' is for vehicles used by government entities and ministries.
The white and red 'CD' number is the vehicle license used for diplomats and refers to 'Country Diplomat'.
The UN number plate is one that is issued for cars used by representatives of the United Nations in Qatar.
This vehicle license is issued when a car is being taken out of Qatar for use internationally and when a temporary license plate is required.
When vehicles from Qatar are to be exported somewhere internationally, the 'EXPORT' vehicle license place is issued as soon as the documentation procedures start.
The vehicle license plate that reads 'COMM.' is an abbreviation for 'Commercial', and this type of license plate is issued for heavy vehicles used to transport goods for commercial use.
The yellow 'EQUIP.' number plate is issued for equipment or construction vehicles.
Trailers have a specific vehicle number plate which is the green and white plate that has 'TRAILER' written on it.
The orange 'UNDER EXPE.' number plate is issued for vehicles which are still undergoing test and evaluation.
Source: Al Meezan/Traffic Department Qatar
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