News Release Archive
TRANSPORTATION--SINGLE LICENSE PLATES TO BE ISSUED
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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.
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Contact: Public Affairs & Communications 902-424-8687
trp Nov. 03, 1995