: Written in Khmer at the top and English at the bottom.
# Patterns for different plate types patterns = "private_phnom_penh": r"^\d1,2[A-Z]-\d3,4$", # e.g., 2A-1234 "private_province": r"^[A-Z]2,3\.\d3,4$", # e.g., PP.1234 "tourist": r"^\d3,4\s?T$", # e.g., 1234T "commercial_taxi": r"^\d3,4\s?TT$", # e.g., 1234TT "diplomatic": r"^CD\s?\d2,3$", # e.g., CD123 "government": r"^PK\s?\d3,4$", # e.g., PK1234 "military_latin": r"^KHM\s?\d3,4$", # e.g., KHM1234 "military_khmer": r"^[\u1780-\u17FF]+\s?\d3,4$", # Khmer script detection check plate number cambodia
The standard format introduced in 2004 typically consists of a class number, one or two Latin letters, and four digits. Vehicle Type First Number (Class) Plate Background White (Black text) Private Automobiles (1-7 seats) White (Black text) Buses/Vans (> 7 seats) Black (White text) Electric Vehicles (EV) Features green "EV" logo 4. Buying and Customizing Plates : Written in Khmer at the top and English at the bottom
: Formats may change. Always check with Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport for latest updates. Buying and Customizing Plates : Formats may change
To help you effectively, I’ll outline the key requirements and provide a structured approach. Cambodia’s license plate system has several formats depending on the vehicle type (private, commercial, tourist, diplomatic, military, etc.).
If you are a foreigner navigating this process for the first time, it is highly advisable to hire a local translator or a professional agent to ensure the vehicle is debt-free and legally owned by the seller.
: A successful scan will direct you to ts.mpwt.gov.kh , where you can see details such as the plate number, vehicle brand, engine number, and frame (chassis) number.