History of vehicle registration plates of British Columbia

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Main article: Vehicle registration plates of British Columbia

The Canadian province of British Columbia first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display licence plates in 1913.

[edit] Passenger plates 1964 to present

Image First issued Description Slogan Serial format Serials issued Notes
1964 Yearly changes between Blue on white, White on Blue and Red on White Beautiful British Columbia 123-456 Insurance renewal required a new plate every year
1970 blue on white Beautiful British Columbia ABC-123 Introduction of yearly vehicle registration stickers and the idea of permanent plates
1973 blue on white Beautiful British Columbia ABC-123
1979 white on blue Beautiful British Columbia ABC-123
1985 blue on reflective white with screened provincial government flag logo Beautiful British Columbia ABC-123
2001 blue on reflective white with screened provincial government flag logo Beautiful British Columbia 123-ABC

[edit] Truck plates 1979 to present

Image First issued Description Slogan Serial format Serials issued Notes
1979 green on white Beautiful British Columbia 12-34-AB
1985 blue on reflective white with screened provincial government flag logo Beautiful British Columbia 1234-AB
2001 blue on reflective white with screened provincial government flag logo Beautiful British Columbia 1234-AB
2008 blue on reflective white with screened provincial government flag logo Beautiful British Columbia AB-1234

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History of vehicle registration plates of Canada (by province or territory)