Vehicle plate codes began in Turkey in 1962. Each province has a unique code between 1 and 81. Codes are determined by provincial borders, not geographical location. Example: Ankara is 06, Istanbul is 34
Number plates show registration year and location using DVLA codes. Current format is 'AB01 ABC', where first two letters indicate region. Memory tags show which DVLA office registered vehicle. Regional plates still issued to dealers in specific areas
Area codes are two-letter sections on number plates indicating registration location. Current format is "AB51 ABC" since 2001. Area codes were previously used to show DVLA office locations until 2013
License plate codes introduced in early 20th century after 1923 Republic. Initially used two-digit codes alphabetically from 01 (Adana) to 81 (Düzce)
EU plates display EC stars, others use country codes. Belgium uses red, Monaco and San Marino use blue plates. Monaco has shortest code at 4 characters, Vatican has 7+. Ireland has longest plates at 9 characters