Diplomatic numbers are the best privilege on the road

Unlike conventional car registration marks, a bright number is always seen better due to its prominent background or a noticeable font. But in each country, red numbers are interpreted in different ways. In this article we will tell you about the most famous meanings of "color" numbers, which are found in Russia and in a number of other countries.

Russian Federation

At us red numbers on the car is a sign of belonging of a vehicle to embassy or consulate. Also, these numbers may indicate that the machine is assigned to a specific person performing public service. Visually, the plate with the number has a red background, and the numbers and letters are white.

European countries

But in Ukraine, diplomatic numbers do not have a red background. Our neighbors have such a license plate as transit, that is, temporary. The inscriptions are executed in black on a bright red background. Also on the left, next to the state symbols, is a sticker with a mandatory note on the time of issue of the license plate. It should be noted that it is made of a very fragile and fairly short-lived alloy. Russian diplomatic numbers in this sense look safer and more solid. Belarus is also concerned about their quality. In this republic, the red background of registration marks also indicates that this is not a simple car. He can belong to a diplomat or be on the balance of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Diplomatic numbers are painted in bright red color and have white letters and figures in several European countries: Denmark, Bulgaria and Spain. Interestingly, in Belgium, this combination of colors is traditionally generally for all transport. And this is not a special privilege on the road. But what is accepted in Russia for diplomatic numbers, in Hungary means the so-called slow transport, which has the right to go by certain rules of the road. Germany decided to issue red numbers to dealers for installation on realizable machines. So already in the distance it will be seen that the car is for sale and it can be purchased. The Germans also register registration marks with this retro-car background. This is a kind of gesture of honor to the old, but very expensive machines. By the way, in Greece the taxi denotes a red font.

Overseas

In the US, registration numbers with such backgrounds are extremely rare. The thing is that every state has its own standards. So, for example, in Vermont, red numbers are issued only to members of the municipal administration. In Pennsylvania, all the license plates have a blue background, but the emergency services use a red font instead of the usual white one. As we can see, each country has its own traditions and standards. After reading this material, you are probably thinking about how to get diplomatic numbers. Is there any legal way to do this? In fact, if you are not an employee of an embassy or consulate, you are not allowed to travel with red license plates. The numbers of diplomatic vehicles are specially allocated in the general flow of vehicles, so that, if necessary, they can be granted a privilege.