DC
Diplomatic Corps plates (##-##-DC)
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Key Facts
- Issue Date
- official-use allocation
- Issuance Range
- Country code - rank code - DC (e.g. 39-08-DC)
- Rarity
- Official use (diplomatic missions)
- Transfer Rules
- Issued to diplomatic missions; not sold or transferable.
Key Points
- Format ##-##-DC: country code, rank code, DC.
- 01 is the head of mission's official car.
- White characters on red, or on black.
- Example: 39 is Singapore's country code.
Series Overview
DC plates identify vehicles of the Diplomatic Corps. They follow the format ##-##-DC: the first number is the country code of the mission, the second is the rank of the user (01 is the head of mission's official car), and DC stands for Diplomatic Corps. For example, 39 is Singapore, so 39-08-DC is a Singapore High Commission car.
The characters are white on a red background, and some are white on black. JPJ's plate specification lists embassies, the United Nations and the International Natural Rubber Association among the users of red plates.
Sources
Sources checked for the DC entry.
- Specification Of Vehicle Plate NoJabatan Pengangkutan Jalan MalaysiaOpen citation: Specification Of Vehicle Plate No
- Vehicle Registration Plates Of MalaysiaWikipediaOpen citation: Vehicle Registration Plates Of Malaysia
- Malaysia Vanity PlatesSAYSOpen citation: Malaysia Vanity Plates
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the numbers on a DC plate mean?
The first number is the mission's country code and the second is the rank of the user; 01 is the head of mission's official car.
Why are diplomatic plates red?
JPJ's specification uses white characters on red for embassy, United Nations and similar vehicles so they stand out from private cars.
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