News Release Archive
TRANSPORTATION--SINGLE LICENSE PLATES TO BE ISSUED ------------------------------------------------------------ The Registry of Motor Vehicles has begun issuing a single licence plate for owners of passenger and light commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles. The program which began Nov. 1 requires that vehicle registration sticker and the single plate must, at all times, be located on the back of passenger and light commercial vehicles and on the front of heavy commercial vehicles. Owners of these three types of vehicles who already have two valid license plates may, if they wish, remove the unnecessary plate. This extra plate can be disposed of by the owner or it can be forwarded to the Registry of Motor Vehicles Halifax office for disposal. Transportation and Communications Minister Richie Mann says the new single plate policy "is part of our commitment to protecting vital safety programs while meeting fiscal targets. The savings of about $160,000 a year will be used in other programs such as our roadside licence suspension for drunk drivers, our graduated driver licensing program and other highway safety initiatives. The new policy will not affect staff levels at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, he said. The cost for vehicle registration will remain the same and the cost of a replacement plate will be $5.00 per plate. Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Manitoba, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories have similar programs. -30- Contact: Public Affairs & Communications 902-424-8687 trp Nov. 03, 1995