Other types of number plates and related information
There are many more types of number plates, ranging from plates for bike racks, trailers and specialised vehicles such as taxis and accredited buses.
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If your vehicle is fitted with a bicycle rack, check the law for how to use it, safety tips and how to purchase a bicycle rack number plate.
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Trailer plates must be displayed on all registered light trailers and light caravans. Exempt trailer plates are available for those trailers that don’t have to be registered.
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A trade plate can be issued by eligible people such as motor car dealers to allow the use of an unregistered vehicle on the road.
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Taxi plates are issued to identify vehicles licensed by the Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria to operate as a taxi service.
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Hire vehicle plates are issued to identify vehicles licensed by the Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria to operate as a hire vehicle.
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Accredited Bus Service number plates are issued to identify buses that are operated by an accredited bus service.
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A vessel trade plate can be issued to a dealer or manufacturer of vessels to display on unregistered vessels.
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Labels are required to be displayed on all vehicles that are powered by electricity or hydrogen.