Decoding Vietnam’s License Plates: Secrets Behind the Numbers

“Where is license plate 17 from?” You’ve likely wondered this yourself or heard someone ask when spotting a vehicle with unfamiliar numbers. License plates, seemingly just a string of characters, actually reveal fascinating insights into regional origins, culture, and even stories from the road.

Unveiling the Mystery of Provincial License Plates

1. The Significance of License Plates: More Than Just Identification

License plates are more than just a vehicle’s “ID card” differentiating it in traffic. They act as a miniature map, revealing the vehicle’s registered province or city.

According to experts, classifying license plates by region allows authorities to manage vehicles more effectively, from registration and tax collection to traffic violation processing.

2. Deconstructing Vietnam’s License Plate Structure

Notice how license plates generally follow a common structure:

• First Section: A two-digit code representing the province/city. For example: 29 (Hanoi), 51 (Ho Chi Minh City), 36 (Thanh Hoa).
• Middle Section: A letter or number indicating the vehicle registration group (A, B, C,…) or vehicle type (e.g., LD for taxis).
• Last Section: A random sequence of 4-6 digits.

3. When License Plates Carry Spiritual Beliefs

Many believe that auspicious or feng shui-compliant license plates can bring luck and prosperity to their owners. According to feng shui expert Aric Morgan (USA), author of “The Power of Numbers,” “A license plate is considered lucky when it contains numbers considered fortunate in Eastern beliefs, such as 3, 6, 8, 9, or forms an ascending sequence.”

Lucky license plate in Vietnam

However, experts also advise against excessive reliance on spirituality, emphasizing the importance of safety and adherence to traffic laws.

4. Frequently Asked Questions About Provincial License Plates

• Which province is license plate 16 from?
• What are the license plate codes for districts and towns in Thanh Hoa province?
• What are the license plate codes for all provinces and cities in Vietnam?
• What are the car license plate codes for each province?
• …

You can learn more about license plates for specific provinces and cities here or here.

Vietnam license plate lookup chart

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