Vehicle registration plates of Bermuda

Bermuda requires its residents to register their motor vehicles and display vehicle registration plates.[1]

British Overseas Territory of Bermuda
Bermudan regular legal standard number plate.
CountryBermuda
Country codeNone
Current series
Size520 mm × 110 mm
20.5 in × 4.3 in
Serial formatNot standard
Colour (front)Black on white
Colour (rear)Black on white

Since 1975 Bermudian licence plates issued to general passenger vehicles have five black digits on a plain white background (both front and rear), are European standard 520 mm × 110 mm, and use British stamping dies. Non-private vehicles have licence plates with one or two preceding letters followed by three or four numbers.

Personalised plates have become available that allow motorists to choose up to seven characters, overlaid on a map of the island with "Bermuda" printed across the top, on a North American standard 6 × 12 inches (152 × 300 mm) sized plate.[2]

Image First issued Design Slogan Serial format Serials issued Notes
Before 1975, Bermudian number plates were similar to the plates used by US Forces. A preceding 'P' denoted a private vehicle; it was followed by four digits and was white-on-black.[3]
A 1234
US Forces in Bermuda have used black plates with white characters since 1975, a letter followed by four numbers.
The current format for private vehicles. Numbers are 5 digit issued serially. This format originally started in the mid 4 figures taking over from where the PXXXX series left off. Only one car can be issued to a residence.
AA123
CL123
Classic cars are designated by a preceding 'CL'. An individual may own several such vehicles with certain restrictions on usage.
L1234
Light trucks are designated by a preceding 'L'. Light trucks (up to 6600lbs) are registered to legitimate businesses and can be driven on a regular car license.
IN1234
Intermediate trucks are designated by a preceding 'IN'. Intermediate trucks (up to 9000lbs) are registered to legitimate businesses.


HA123
Heavy A trucks are designated by a preceding 'HA'. There is also HB, HC and HX for larger and larger still vehicles.
LP1234
Light Private vehicles are designated by a preceding 'LP'.
T1234
Taxi's are designated by a preceding 'T'
CM123
Construction vehicles are designated by a preceding 'CM' and three numbers [4]
123Y
Auxiliary cycles are serialised with a trailing letter. Letter rolls over when number reaches 999. Plates are white lettering on a blue background usually with the numerals on a row above the single letter. Rental auxiliary cycles follow the same format but are red letters on a white background.
CA426
Motorcycles are serialised with a preceding pair of letters. Letters roll over when the number reaches 999 thus: AA001>AA999>AB001>AB999....BF001>BF999>BG001 etc.
RMC001
Electric rental cars for tourists

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "License Plates of Bermuda".
  2. ^ Mike Sells (4 October 2009). "Bermuda Y2K". Plateshack.com. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  3. ^ "License Plates of Bermuda (Great Britain)". Worldlicenseplates.com. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  4. ^ "Bermuda license plate" (in Spanish). Matriculasdelmundo.com. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2021.