The Ministry of Transport in the Maldives has announced plans to introduce machine-readable number plates for road vehicles across the country. This initiative is aimed at improving vehicle registration efficiency and enhancing security measures to curb vehicle theft.
The decision comes after the ministry observed a significant number of vehicles with unregistered number plates, particularly in the Malé area. The current number plate system has posed challenges for law enforcement agencies, making it difficult to enforce traffic laws and regulations effectively.
The new machine-readable number plates will enable better tracking of vehicles and assist in the enforcement of laws, similar to systems used in other countries. The ministry emphasized that the new system will not only streamline vehicle registration but also provide additional security for vehicle owners by allowing real-time monitoring of registered vehicles.
This move is expected to enhance road safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to the overall security framework for vehicles in the Maldives.
The decision comes after the ministry observed a significant number of vehicles with unregistered number plates, particularly in the Malé area. The current number plate system has posed challenges for law enforcement agencies, making it difficult to enforce traffic laws and regulations effectively.
The new machine-readable number plates will enable better tracking of vehicles and assist in the enforcement of laws, similar to systems used in other countries. The ministry emphasized that the new system will not only streamline vehicle registration but also provide additional security for vehicle owners by allowing real-time monitoring of registered vehicles.
This move is expected to enhance road safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to the overall security framework for vehicles in the Maldives.
