🔖 Number plates: general regulations

All motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers must display number plates that are visible and legible for proper identification.

• 📏 Type-approved dimensions: flat, rectangular and retro-reflective.
• 🌞 They must be well maintained, clean and clearly visible at all times.
• 💡 The rear plate must be illuminated from sunset to sunrise and in adverse weather conditions.
• 🚫 It is forbidden to place decorations, stickers or advertising on the number plates.
• ❌ Prohibition of unauthorised additional plates or painted badges that hinder legibility.

🚘 Types of plates by vehicle

🚗 Motor vehicles

• 🔹 Two mandatory plates: one front and one rear.
• 🔹 They must be mounted vertically at the centre of the vehicle.
• 🔹 If centring is not possible, the front plate may be on the left or right, and the rear on the left side.

🏍️ Mopeds and motorcycles

• 🔹 A single rear plate, vertically centred on the mudguard.

🚜 Special agricultural and public-works vehicles

• 🔹 One rear plate located in the centre or on the left side, in a vertical position.
• 🔹 No front plate required.

🚛 Trailers and semi-trailers

• 🔹 MAM over 750 kg: own rear plate plus a plate with the towing vehicle’s registration (right side).
• 🔹 MAM equal to or under 750 kg: a single rear plate with the towing vehicle’s registration (centre or left).

🧪 Special test or research plates

Issued to manufacturers for exceptional technical tests on public roads.

• 📌 These plates allow increasing the maximum speed by up to 30 km/h over the general limit.
• 🏎️ Conventional roads: up to 120 km/h (90 km/h + 30 km/h).
• 🛣️ Motorways/dual carriageways: up to 150 km/h (120 km/h + 30 km/h).

🚨 Important prohibitions and penalties

Failure to comply with plate regulations may result in significant penalties:

• 💰 Fines between €200 and €500 for illegible or modified plates.
• 🚔 Possible immobilisation of the vehicle until the infringement is corrected.
• 🚫 It is forbidden to alter dimensions or colour, or to add decorative elements.

🛠️ Practical tips for drivers

• 🧽 Clean your plates regularly to avoid fines for illegibility.
• 💡 Check the rear plate lighting frequently.
• 🛎️ Make sure plates are firmly attached to prevent loss.