Personalised license plates popular in Belgium

Since March 31, 2014, in Belgium it is possible to request a personalised license plate, a unique combination of self-chosen letters and numbers. Since then, nearly 4,500 motorists have ordered such a license plate which costs around €1,000, according to various Belgian media.

The sale of the personalised license plates has, in six months, raised between €4- and €4.5 million for the Belgian treasury. The choice of words and letter and number combinations is free but some restrictions are in place to avoid confusion with, for example, diplomats or taxis.

A Lamborghini with the license plate 'police' was spotted recently in Knokke and, while the police are not happy with the plate, nothing can be done about it.

The personalised plates are unique and can be kept for life.