Vehicle registration plates of Cyprus

Until the division of the island of Cyprus in 1974 a uniform labeling system was used, which is continued by the Republic of Cyprus in the south. The internationally unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus since used its own license plate.

Republic of Cyprus

The current license plates of the Republic of Cyprus meet European standard size of 520 mm x 110 mm and point at the left edge a blue stripe with the nationality symbol CY for engl. Cyprus. They were introduced in June 2013 and usually have black letters on a white background. After three letters followed by three digits conclusions about the place of registration can not be pulled. The output was started with the letter group MAA.

History

The origins of the Cypriot number plates are in the British system. At the beginning black signs were used with white or silver inscription; later the color to black on yellow (rear ) or on white ( front) has been changed. The combination consisted of a maximum of four digits, up to 1950 a leading character was added. 1956 a further letter was added. On the basis of two consecutive letters conclusion could be drawn on the year of registration of the vehicle. 1990 YZ combination was achieved. Subsequently, the structure was changed to ABC 123, where the first letter represents the year of approval stating (A = 1990/91, B = 1992 C = 1993 D = 1994). Since 1995 and beginning with the combination of EAA signs are assigned consecutively, regardless of the year of approval. Since this date, only the twelve letters are still used, which occur both in Latin and in the Greek alphabet: A, B, E, H, K, M, N, P, T, X, Y and Z.

From 1973 to 2004, the flag was made ​​of plastic, since metal. Since EU accession of Cyprus, the show marks on the left edge the blue euro box with the letters CY. As on the Maltese flag appeared the first bar with the circle of stars on before the EU accession.

Since June 3, 2013 license plate issued for a revised system for all new registrations. The basic color of the rear license plate was changed to white and now the month and year appear the first registration of the vehicle in Cyprus by two superposed two-digit numbers between letter and number pad. A general obligation to exchange from old to new indicator is not for cars. Only two-lane vehicles and certain categories of taxis, vans and heavy vehicles had to replace with new ones, the old mark by 3 December 2013.

In earlier sign varied size and design, but usually the font of the British flag was used. With the EU accession, the size was standardized and mostly used a variant of the German DIN font. Recent signs that also use developed in Germany FE font.

Old marks are erased from the register, the number combination is no longer output. The signs can be kept by the owner of the car as a souvenir.

1930-1950

1950-1956

1956-1990

And

1990-2004

And

2003-2013:

Since 2013:

Special Features

Plates of vehicles for public transport (taxis, buses) began by mid-2013 always with a T, which had preceded the actual combination, such as TABC 123 Since they differ only by the yellow background on the front and rear license plate of the other Features.

Truck license plate follow the format AB 1234. License plate for trailers begin with an up to five-digit number, followed by the letters CT ( for Cyprus Trailer). Historic vehicles have characteristics that start with a number, which is followed by a single letter.

Diplomatic have the same format as ordinary combination. First show you a maximum of two digits, encrypt the country of origin. This is followed by either the letter of your CD for diplomatic or otherwise for AT personnel. Finally, there is a consecutive number. The 1977 to 1999 awarded diplomats signs were characterized by their dark green background color. For them, the series combination were preceded by the small letters CD.

Temporary license plate right show a red color bar indicating the validity period (year or month / year).

Car have front and rear license plate red with black lettering. They began by mid-2013 with a Z, followed by three letters and three digits from the normal award series. Since then, the combination starts without the additional Z.

Dealer license plate white red writing on a white background and show the Greek word ΔOKIMH, followed by two sets of numbers. Prior to 2001, there were signs of the red letters and a DL number.

The United Nations in Cyprus use blue plate with white letters, which usually begin with UN.

License plates of the Cyprus National Guard initially show a stylized Greek flag. This is followed by the letters ΕΦ for Greek Εθνική Φρουρά ( Ethniki Froura, National Guard ) and a serial number. On the right side you will find the elements of the flag of the Republic of Cyprus.

The vehicle of the President only has the coat of arms of the Republic of Cyprus on the label. In the case of the Archbishop of Cyprus, the letters AK for Greek Αρχιεπίσκοπος Κύπρος ( Archbishop of Cyprus ) mapped.

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

The not recognized by the international community TRNC assigns similar license plate as the Republic of Cyprus in the south of the island. Common signs are white front, rear yellow and have a red border. The inscription is always black. In general, the signs show one or two letters and a maximum of three digits, and hence the same signs used in the south to 1990.

Since there was no collusion between north and south, combinations were issued in Northern Cyprus, which already existed in the system of the South. Occasionally, the mark will now supplemented by the flag of Northern Cyprus or a blue euro beams, although the northern part of the island does not belong in fact to the European Union.

Also regarding the further characteristic variants both systems largely the same. Car rental red signs that start with a Z. Vehicles for public transport a T is placed before the actual combination. The North Cyprus Diplomatic correspond in design to südzypriotischen signs to 1999., Point to dark green background, the letters CD before the actual combination. Features of authorities, the police and other institutions beginning with the letters RHA.

Akrotiri and Dhekelia

Vehicles of the two British military bases of Akrotiri and Dhekelia conduct their own license plate. They show the letters Sbaa for engl. Sovereign Base Areas Administration as well as a two-digit number. The color corresponds to the Cypriot signs.

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