The Kingdom’s motorcyclists will soon be able to customise their two-wheeled rides, like this touching tribute by a US biker. FB
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced plans to introduce personalised license plates for motorcycles early this year.
The initiative aims to enhance revenue collection for the state while bringing services closer to the people and providing additional customisation options for motorcycling enthusiasts.
“We will soon introduce a personalised and specialised license plate registration service for motorcycles,” said ministry spokesman Phorn Rim.
This new service follows the successful launch of the plates for cars.
In 2024, the ministry registered 30,371 vehicles with special plates, earning approximately $18 million in revenue, an increase over 2023.
The ministry explained that standard license plates initially followed a sequential numbering system, which dated back to the 1950s.
As society evolved and demand grew, in 2017, the ministry introduced the sale of specialised plates for cars, which allowed for customisation of numbers, whether lucky, or favourite numerals.
In 2020, further innovation was introduced with personalised plates, providing more options for vehicle owners.
Citizens can select any preferred combination of letters, numbers, or even their name for a personalized plate, as long as it does not exceed eight characters. However, the Ministry does not permit combinations that are offensive, disrupt public order, or reference historical or geographical significance.
This programme will allow vehicle owners to retain their personalised plates for future use on other vehicles. The initiative aims to offer the public more choices, enabling them to order unique plates while streamlining tax collection procedures.
Phorn Rim was unavailable for further comment on January 23.
The announcement was made during the transport ministry’s annual two-day review conference.
During the January 22-23 conference, the ministry will take the opportunity to discuss and assess the progress made in the past year, address challenges and set goals for the coming year. Prime Minister Hun Manet is scheduled to preside over the closing ceremony.
