English number plates for some

Dharma SRI ABEYRATNE

Five categories of motor vehicles that have been registered with the Department of Motor Traffic before 2000, will be issued English numbers, Motor Traffic Department said.

According to Motor Traffic Department sources, vehicles that bear 18, 19, 300, 301 and 302 numbers, will be issued the English number category 'EA'.

Vehicle owners can apply for English numbers from the Department from next month. The department sources said the vehicle users who do not want to obtain English numbers for their vehicles can use the existing numbers.

The Department will charge Rs 20,000 to issue a new number for the above five categories.

Owners can obtain a new number from the Motor Traffic Department by forwarding a written request.