temporary car insurance

The registration number of cars in Norway is maintained by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. As in most countries, cars are identified only by number plates read visually. Due to the large installed base of automatic road toll systems, there is a significant number of cars that also carry an electronic identity chip that may be read remotely. Up to now, these chips have only been used for tax purposes.

The numberplates can have one of the following designs:

A - White plate, black print

For cars, lorries, buses, etc. taxed and fit to drive on public roads. Plates of this type will also carry a tax stamp; see below. Most cars in Norway have these plates.

B - Black plate, yellow print

These are for all vehicles that are approved and deemed safe but never drive on public roads. temporary insurance - car insurance quote. This includes forest tractors, mining trucks, offroad snow-mobiles, various mobile gear in airports and quays, etc. Such vehicles are tax exempt and do not carry a tax stamp. Vehicles registered on Svalbard also use these plates.

C - Orange plates, black print

Military cars, trucks, buses, tanks etc. Such vehicles are tax-exempt and do not carry a tax stamp.

D - Green plate, black print

For cars, vans, small trucks, etc. taxed and fit to drive on public roads. Vehicles with this plate are not for passenger use.