Agnoxis 3rd Gear May 1, 2009 Share May 1, 2009 This was published in the Straits Times way back in Mar 07. 2 years on, what's the status? === Name your own plates soon for Singapore cars By Christopher Tan, Senior Correspondent ILUVROCK, BOND007 or even LIMTUATOW - these may be some of the special number plates on cars here, perhaps later this year. Also called personalised or vanity plates, they are a common sight in many countries, including the US, Britain, Australia and Denmark. They could hit Singapore's streets as soon as this year, sources told The Straits Times. The Land Transport Authority said it is still working on details and has not decided on the implementation date. 'This came out of the blue and seems to be in line with the loosening of rules here,' an observer said. In the meantime, said the LTA, it has been working with the motor trade industry and others to make changes to its systems to allow the use of personalised numbers on vehicles. As in other countries where they are allowed, such plates are likely to cost quite a bit. In Hongkong, tycoon Albert Yeung paid HK$13 million (S$2.5 million) for a simple '9', which in Cantonese connotes longevity. Other popular plates there include HANDSOME, K1NG and 1 LOVE U. The Straits Times understands the LTA is studying various pricing options, but a flat fee is more likely than an auction system. Various agencies such as the Housing Board, the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Association of Hire Purchase are being informed of the plan. 'Apparently, the computer system needs to be upgraded to accommodate the changes,' said a spokesman for the Singapore Vehicle Traders Association. The new number plate may take up to 12 characters - compared with the maximum eight now. Motorists and dealers welcome the move. Mr Glenn Tan, chief executive of Subaru agent MotorImage, said: 'It is a great idea. When I was studying in the States, I had a personalised number, TCH18. TCH are the initials for my Chinese name, Tan Chun Hong.' Plates with offensive or sensitive messages are unlikely to be allowed. Five years ago, the LTA banned vowels in number plates in what was seen as a pre-emptive move to prevent SEX on Singapore's roads. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged May 1, 2009 Share May 1, 2009 well, with current global condition, they wont implement it anytime soon, even if they have the plan to do so........ ROI is much lower u know.... dont forget, every decision or plan or policy must be linked to $$$$ generated.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Malaysia Boleh! When will it happen in Singapore. I will submit "FUC 69 K" http://paultan.org/2012/04/13/jpj-to-open-...ates-next-year/ Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 In SG, if not $$$ making, they sit on the project until song song .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unltd 5th Gear July 4, 2016 Share July 4, 2016 So what happened to this project? Not like Singapore Gov to take 8-9 years and no news... Lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashbang Turbocharged July 4, 2016 Share July 4, 2016 So what happened to this project? Not like Singapore Gov to take 8-9 years and no news... Lol Already making good money from the current 1-9999 bidding system... why need to invest more money into it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmith 2nd Gear July 4, 2016 Share July 4, 2016 i curious too. my opinion is that too many rich and elites who owns existing rare plates will complain to LTA saying that vanity plates will cause their existing plates to lose value. maybe this is the reason why the project silently axed. think about it, some of these people paid upwards of $500k to buy lets say S11T or Q1X or E7E and then when vanity plates come out, suddenly their investment drop by a lot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sci10213 3rd Gear July 4, 2016 Share July 4, 2016 i curious too. my opinion is that too many rich and elites who owns existing rare plates will complain to LTA saying that vanity plates will cause their existing plates to lose value. maybe this is the reason why the project silently axed. think about it, some of these people paid upwards of $500k to buy lets say S11T or Q1X or E7E and then when vanity plates come out, suddenly their investment drop by a lot. I din know buying special number plates is considered an investment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickosw 3rd Gear July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 I din know buying special number plates is considered an investment. car plate selling is a niche biz, http://www.sgcarmart.com/directory/carplate_index.php?DGT=1&ST=a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LASTEK Clutched July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 I think LTA may sell personalised car plate later when government need funds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 CCBPAP will be my plate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyfitms Twincharged July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 So what happened to this project? Not like Singapore Gov to take 8-9 years and no news... Lol hahaha as usual lah.. it must be issue of revenue when something can make the govt drag their feet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 CCBPAP will be my plate The personalized car plate no. cannot be rolled out because of people like you that will come up with such combination lah... ... I joking only hor, don't dislike me ok? [laugh] 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 How about "Cheesepie" ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 How about "Cheesepie" ? Have to be alphanumeric, so should be CHEE5EP1E 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 (edited) hahaha as usual lah.. it must be issue of revenue when something can make the govt drag their feet This project confirmed cannot make big profits, thats why it is not materialised. Govt would not do loss money project. Edited July 5, 2016 by 13177 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceng Turbocharged July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 (edited) My favourite legitimate reg no.s are SE1X SS55S Edited July 5, 2016 by Vinceng Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged July 5, 2016 Share July 5, 2016 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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