Tips to Know Brazil License Plate
Introduction
Brazil’s license plates have a special design and are widely recognized across the country. The number on your plate is determined by region and the first two letters indicate the state you live in, so it can be confusing to navigate them all. Fortunately, I’ve put together this guide to help you learn enough about Brazil’s license plate system to know what state you live in while driving!
The license plates in Brazil have four digits and three letters.
The license plates in Brazil have four digits and three letters. The first two letters are determined by region, while the last two represent the country, state and city where the car was registered. In this way, it is possible to know if your license plate has been issued by a certain state or not.
The plate numbers start from A0 to ZZ99 (and ZZ99 is reserved for trucks).
Some states choose to use five digits before the letters.
Some states choose to use five digits before the letters. These are:
- São Paulo (SP), Paraná (PR), Minas Gerais (MG), Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Santa Catarina and Goiás.
- Pernambuco and Ceará don’t have a unique number format, but instead opt for four digits followed by two letters from A-Z or ABCDEFG .
The plates are issued by the Department of Transportation of each state.
The plates are issued by the Department of Transportation of each state.
The plate numbers are assigned sequentially, starting with 1 and continuing up to 999 in each state (or province). In some cases, a letter may be added before or after the number to denote certain types of vehicles (i.e., P-plated cars).
The first two letters are determined by region.
The first letter is determined by region, while the second and third letters are determined by state and city.
For example, a plate starting with “R” would be issued in Rio de Janeiro. A plate starting with “B” would be issued in Bahia (state). If there are no two consecutive letters on your license plate, then it means that you’re going to get a new one once you pass your test!
The fourth letter represents the car manufacturer who made this particular vehicle; this can help identify which type of vehicle you own if someone asks about it at traffic lights or elsewhere around town!
Federal units in Brazil have special letter combinations.
Federal units in Brazil have special letter combinations. The Federal Units are not part of the state, but they have their own license plates with a special design. For example, the capital of Brazil is Brasilia and it has its own plate that looks like this: BR-00 (meaning “Brasilia”).
Conclusion
You’ve heard the tips and tricks, now it’s time to take action. Remember that just because you can get a license plate doesn’t mean you should—there are many situations where a Brazilian license plate won’t be helpful or even necessary. But if you do choose to register one of these numbers with your state, then here are some things that will help make sure it stays clean for years to come.
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