The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced a 9-digit hidden code on new generation number plates to combat vehicle registration fraud and enhance security.

• This laser-marked alphanumeric code, like NTSA002088903DF, acts as a unique serial identifier linked to a vehicle's registration details.
• The code is a key feature of the new generation plates launched in October 2022 by the Ministry of Transport.
• The initiative aims to address issues such as vehicle theft and plate cloning, though the older generation plates without this code are still in circulation.