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South African number plates are unique in each of the provinces. Each province has their own number plate design and colours, as well as numbering scheme. == Material, shapes and availability == Number plates are available in plastic or metal. Plastic is the preferred material used by the majority of the motorists. They are also more common than their metal counterpart and are issued as standard plates by car dealerships. The most common size is identical to the European number plates' size () . However, a shorter plate is also common (). Most car dealerships now issue the former. Other shapes such as American and motorbike sizes are also available. Number plates can be made over the counter at registration/licencing stores in shopping centers, although the vehicle registration document may be required. From 1 February 2010 a process will start to replace all number plates in South Africa to an aluminum number plate with an RFID tag with a unique identification code. This is to be called an Intelligent Number Plate system. The system is to be implemented for April 2010 but has been delayed until October 2010. The numbering structure on plates will also then change. The Department of Roads and Transport in South Africa has set aside 25 million Rand for the project during this fiscal year. A secure electronic mark will be used in the encryption of the code. The system can automatically generate the details of driving offenses committed by a driver. At present (2013) new vehicles is however still being fitted with plastic plates and the system has still not been implemented. New legislation also requires that a new vehicle's number plate be fixed to the body of the vehicle with four rivets. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Vehicle registration plates of South Africa」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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