New number plates will have only ‘common’ Greek and Latin characters

 

MPS ARE expected to offer their final views on a law regulating car registration plates next week.

The relevant bill, which seems will be approved by all parties involved, provides for a new system employing only the 12 letters of the Greek alphabet that are common to the Latin alphabet, such as A, B, E, Z and H, in addition to the numbers. It also provides for plates coloured white for all private cars, red for rental cars and yellow for taxis and public transport vehicles.

The proposed legislation will have no retro-active power, meaning car owners will not have to change their plates after the law is enforced.

The only obligatory changes will be for motorcyclists, with the law demanding owners use number plates that are clearly visible and located at the back of the bike.

“There is also a provision whereby, if a motorcyclist violates law, the police will fine them and confiscate their bikes until they ensure their plates are up to date with the law,” explained AKEL MP Andreas Fakontis.

 

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