Vehicle registration plates of Tonga
 | |
| Country |  Tonga |
|---|---|
| Country code | TO |
| Current series | |
| Slogan | None |
| Size | 372 mm × 134 mm 14.6 in × 5.3 in |
| Serial format | C 12345 |
| History | |
| First issued | 1967 |
Tonga requires its residents to register their motor vehicles and display vehicle registration plates.[1] Current plates are Australian standard 372 mm × 134 mm (14.6 in × 5.3 in), colored white on black. It is the duty of the owner to get the license plate made.
Current plate format
The current format uses a letter followed by 1-5 digits. The letter used denotes the type of vehicle.
| Image | First issued | Design | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
_-_Flickr_-_woody1778a.jpg) | 1967 | White on black | A 123 | ||
| | White on black | A 12345 |
Vehicle types
| Letter | Type of the vehicle |
|---|---|
| В | Buses |
| С | Private cars |
| G | Trailers |
| H | Vehicles carrying heavy cargo |
| J | Vehicles carrying cargo |
| L | Vehicles carrying light cargo |
| МС | Motorcycles |
| P | State vehicles |
| R | Rental vehicles |
| T | Taxis |
| V | Three-wheeled vehicles |
Diplomatic license plates
License plates of diplomatic missions consist of a letter prefix of the name of the country and a digital number. The front license plates have a white background, the rear ones have a yellow background, and the font is black in both cases.
| Prefix | Diplomatic mission |
|---|---|
| AUST | .svg.png){kind=small} Australia |
| EEC |  European Union |
| NZ |  New Zealand |
| UK |  United Kingdom |
| USA |  United States |
Other license plates
The King's license plate has either the letters HM or a crown symbol; The Queen's license plate has the letters Q1. The Prime Minister's license plate has the letters PM and two digits.
References
- ^ "License Plates of Tonga". worldlicenseplates.com. Retrieved 2025-06-11.