Complete List of License Plate Codes Across Indonesia
Indonesian license plates are an identity for a vehicle. Each vehicle has a different license plate and a different color plate to distinguish between private or public vehicles, and to differentiate between official and non-official vehicles. Below is a complete review of the list of license plates in Indonesia.
List of Indonesian License Plates by Color
Before you delve deeper into the meaning of the letters and numbers on vehicle license plates, it is best to first understand the color codes on the license plates, as follows.
1. Black
Black plates with white writing are for individual motor vehicles, international bodies, and legal entities. This plate applies to vehicles manufactured before June 2022.
2. White
White plates with black writing are used for individual motor vehicles, international bodies, PNA, and legal entities. This plate has been in effect since June 2022 in accordance with Police Regulation No. 7 of 2021 in article 45 paragraph one.
3. Yellow
Yellow plates with black writing are used for motor vehicles used for public transportation.
4. Red
Red plates with white writing are used for motor vehicles of a government agency.
5. Green
Green plates with black writing are used for motor vehicles operating in free trade zones with duty-free facilities regulated by law.
6. Special Plates for Electric Cars
For electric cars, special plates have a blue line at the bottom, right at the month and year of the vehicle's license plate validity.
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List of Indonesian License Plates by Letter Code
If we have previously discussed the rear license plate codes in Indonesia. Now we will discuss the list of letter codes on vehicle license plates in Indonesia that have different codes based on their regions. Here is the complete list of license plate codes in Indonesia:
1. List of License Plate Codes for Central Java and Yogyakarta
- Code Plate G
Used for the regions of Pekalongan (B/A), Batang (C), Pemalang (D), Tegal (F/E)
- Code Plate H
Used for the regions of Salatiga (B/K), Semarang (C/A/G/H/L/R/S/V/W/X/Y/Z), Kendal (D/M), and Demak (E).
- Code Plate K
Used for the regions of Blora (E/N), Cepu (N/Y), Grobogan (F/P), Jepara (C/v), Kudus (B/K/T), Pati (A/S/H), Rembang (D/M).
- Code Plate R
Used for the regions of Banyumas (A/H/S/E), Banjarnegara (D/M), Cilacap (B/K/T/F), Purbalingga (C/L)
- Code Plate AA
Kebumen (D/J/M/W), Kedu (B), Magelang (A/H/K/S), Purworejo (C/L/V), Temanggung (E/N), Wonosobo (F/P/Z).
- Code Plate AB
Bantul (B/G), Gunung Kidul (D/W), Kulon Progo (C), Sleman (E/N/Y/Q/Z/U), Yogyakarta (A/H/F).
- Code Plate AD
Boyolali (D/M), Karanganyar (F/P), Klaten (J/C/L/V), Surakarta and Sukoharjo (B/K/T), Sragen (E/N/Y), Wonogiri (G/R).
2. License Plate Codes for East Java
East Java has several license plate codes including:
- License plate code L for Surabaya
- License plate code M for Madura
- License plate code P for the areas of Bondowoso, Besuki, Jember, Banyuwangi, and Situbondo
- License plate code N for the areas of Malang, Pasuruan, Lumajang, Batu, and Probolinggo.
- License plate code S for the areas of Mojokerto, Lamongan, Jombang, Bojonegoro, and Tuban. Plate W for the regions of Sidoarjo and Gresik. And there are still other codes.
3. License Plate Codes for DKI Jakarta
For several areas in DKI Jakarta such as Bekasi, Tangerang, and Depok, the license plate code B is used.
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List of State License Plate Codes
Here is the list of state license plate codes in Indonesia, among others:
1. RI Code
This code is usually used for motor vehicles used by the President, MPR, DPR, and the ranks of Indonesian Ministries.
2. Number Code 00 to 58
Usually used for TNI (Indonesian National Army) official vehicles, and several military branches within it.
If you want to get complete information about the list of Indonesian license plates, you can access the official Bappeda, e-Samsat, or Ditlantas websites. Hopefully, the above review is useful.