License Plate Code L Which Area? Check the Information Here

Understanding the meaning of license plate codes on vehicles can be useful for identifying the driver's area of origin. This includes the L plate code. This plate code is widely used by motor vehicles that pass through the streets, in addition to the B plate code. So, where does the L plate come from? For more information, please refer to the following review.

From Which Area Do Vehicles with L Plate Code Come?

The L plate is the plate code used for vehicles in East Java, specifically in the city of Surabaya. This area has the letter L code as the front code of the vehicle license plate, followed by the back code ranging from letters A to Z. Example: L 3880 I.

How to Check Motor Vehicle Tax with L Plate Code

If you own a vehicle or want to buy a used vehicle with an L plate code, you must pay attention to the tax status of the vehicle. Because, taxes that are not paid within the specified time frame will incur tax penalties.

If the penalty is left unattended, your vehicle may be blocked. To avoid this, you need to know the how to check JATIM vehicle tax with the following L plate code:

1. Check via the e-Samsat Indonesia website

The first way to check is to access the official e-Samsat Indonesia website. Here are the complete steps.

Open a browser on your smartphone or laptop, then visit the official e-Samsat Indonesia website at the following link: https://e-samsat.id
Then fill in the form fields displayed on the main page of the site. Starting from the vehicle license plate code, serial number, the last five digits of the vehicle engine number, and select East Java Province.
Next, press the “Check Now” button, and the site will automatically display complete information about the vehicle along with the tax bill.

2. Check via the official website of the East Java Provincial Revenue Service (Dispenda Jatim)

The second way, you can check the vehicle tax with the L code using the official Dispenda Jatim website. Here’s how to do it.

Open a browser on your smartphone and laptop, then access the site https://info.dipendajatim.go.id/esamsat/ or https://info.dipendajatim.go.id/index.php-page=info_pkb.
Then select the Samsat according to the registration domicile of the motor vehicle.
Then enter the police license plate code in the provided column. Example: L 3880 I.
Then enter the captcha as displayed in the security column.
Then press the “Check Vehicle Data” button, and the site will automatically display complete information about the vehicle along with the tax bill details.

3. Check via the SIGNAL application

In addition to checking vehicle tax through the official website, you can also check via the National Digital SIM application (SIGNAL). Here’s how to do it.

Download the SIGNAL application and install it.
Create a SIGNAL account registration if you do not have an account by providing personal data, a selfie, phone number, and an active email.
Then log in to the application and select the “NRKB” menu.
Enter the vehicle license plate number, then press the “Search” button, and the application will display vehicle information along with the tax.

4. Check via SMS

The next way, you can check the tax bill for L plate vehicles via SMS. Here’s how to do it.

Open the SMS service on your smartphone, and ensure you have enough SMS credit.
Then type the message in the format “JATIM” (space) vehicle license plate number. Example: JATIM_L 3880 I.
If the message is in the correct format, send it to 7070.

Of the four methods above, which one do you think is the easiest and will you try? Hopefully, the ease of checking vehicle tax nowadays makes you always pay taxes on time. Don't forget to also check your vehicle's condition regularly. If there are issues, immediately service your vehicle at the nearest official Daihatsu workshop.