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Anyone who uses two vehicles of the same class, such as a car and a motorhome or two motorbikes, can save money with an interchangeable licence plate. This is because instead of paying for two registrations, only one licence plate and additional plate are issued.
An amendment to the Vehicle Registration Ordinance has made it possible to register two vehicles on one interchangeable number plate since 1 July 2012.
An interchangeable licence plate consists of two partial plates:
Here is an example of a second registered car (recognisable by the number "2" in the permanent part).
The lettering of the common licence plate part is shown in the lower section of the vehicle-related part. This means that the vehicle can be clearly identified even if the alternate part is not attached. A "1" (for the first vehicle) or a "2" (for the second vehicle) is embossed on the permanently attached part and, in the case of classic cars, an additional "H" after the number.
A prerequisite for the use of interchangeable licence plates is that both vehicles fall into the same vehicle category, e.g. two cars or two car trailers. The licence plates must be able to be attached to the vehicles with the same dimensions.
Interchangeable licence plates can be issued for the following vehicle categories:
A vehicle for which an interchangeable licence plate has been issued may only be operated or parked on public roads if the interchangeable licence plate is attached to it in full with both parts of the licence plate.
Interchangeable licence plates may not be used as seasonal licence plates, red licence plates, short-term licence plates or export licence plates.
As things stand at present, the registration of two vehicles on one interchangeable licence plate will not result in any tax relief.