MOTOR NUMBER-PLATES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22353, 26 February 1936, Page 14

MOTOR NUMBER-PLATES

NEW ISSUE FROM MAY 1 BUCK ON YELLOW GROUND The new motor vehicle number-plates for 1936-37 are to have black figures on a yellow ground, and the six-figure system of identification, which was in operation prior to 1932-33, is to be reintroduced, according to information obtained from tho Post and Telegraph Department. The reason for the abolition of the symbol X where the number 99,999 was exceeded is that it ha 3 been found to be rather confusing. It is felt that tho use of the numeral 1 would simplify the position, There has been a change in the sequence of the numbers, Blenheim having tli® lowest and Wellington the highest. This system is followed in order to minimise the chances of forging number-plates. The plates will, as usual, be issued on and after May 1, and motor vehicles on the road are required to have the new plates attached by June 1. Including dealers and rental and private hire plates, the department has to cater for 14 different classifications. The usual distinguishing initials, such as T for taxis, will be retained. In the allocation of the numbers for motor-cars Auckland will have from 54,001 to 82.500; Thames, 82,501 to 87,700 ; Hamilton, 87,701 to 99,600; and Gisborne, 99,601 to 103,400.