What Does a Car with a Red Plate Mean? Must Know, Let's Go!

Talking about vehicle license plates in Indonesia is very diverse, not only limited to the different plate codes in each region. However, also from the colors displayed on the license plates. So what does a red plate car mean? For more details, please pay attention to the following review. 

What Does a Car with a Red Plate Mean? 

Cars with red vehicle license plates may often be encountered on the road. However, not everyone knows what the color of the plate displayed on the vehicle license plate means. 

According to Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation, vehicle plates dominated by a red background are plates used for government agency vehicles. Or it can be interpreted that cars with red vehicle plates are official vehicles for ASN (State Civil Apparatus). This is also stated in Police Regulation (Perpol) Number 7 of 2021 concerning Registration and Identification of Motor Vehicles. 

Rules Regarding the Use of Red Plate Cars 

The use of red plate cars cannot be used arbitrarily. Because the use of cars with red plates has been regulated by the Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Regulation (PerMenpan-RB) Number 87 of 2005 concerning Guidelines for Improving Efficiency, Savings, and Work Discipline. The rules for using cars with red plates are as follows. 

• Cars with red plates (operational service vehicles) may only be used for official purposes that support the main duties and functions. 
• Cars with red plates (operational service vehicles) may only operate on office working days, namely Monday to Thursday from 07:30 to 16:00. 
• Cars with red plates (operational service vehicles) can be used outside of office working days provided they have obtained written permission from the agency leader or are used for official purposes out of town. 
• Cars with red plates (operational service vehicles) are used by officials or government personnel assigned based on their competencies. 

ASN employees who violate the provisions for using official vehicles (red plate cars) will be subject to disciplinary sanctions in accordance with Government Regulation (PP) Number 94 of 2021. The sanctions can include a reduction in performance allowances, demotion, or dismissal with dishonor depending on the severity of the violation committed. 

Other Plate Colors Used in Indonesia 

In addition to red plates, cars or vehicles in Indonesia also use other colors to facilitate the identification process of vehicles. The plates are as follows. 

1. White Plate

White plates are used for vehicles owned by individuals, legal entities, or foreign representatives (PNA) to international organizations. Plates with a white background and black writing replace the black plates with white writing. 

2. Yellow Plate

For yellow plates, they are usually used for public transportation or public transport such as microbuses, Transjakarta buses, and so on. 

3. Green Plate

Meanwhile, plates with a green color and black writing are usually used for vehicles operating in free trade zones that have received duty-free facilities. These vehicles are typically used in port areas. 

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Thus the review regarding the meaning of red plates on cars and the rules for their use. In addition to understanding the meaning of plate colors, you should also understand the condition of your car components. If the components are problematic or worn out, immediately service your car at the nearest official Daihatsu workshop.