rekisteritunnusta

rekisteritunnusta is the Finnish term for a vehicle registration plate. It is a unique identifier issued by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) to registered vehicles. The primary purpose of a rekisteritunnusta is to identify vehicles for purposes such as traffic law enforcement, taxation, and insurance.

The format of a Finnish rekisteritunnusta typically consists of three letters followed by three numbers, or vice versa. For example, ABC 123 or 123 ABC. There are also special types of registration plates, such as those for diplomats, military vehicles, or older vehicles, which may have different formats or markings. The color of the registration plate can also indicate certain characteristics of the vehicle, such as its purpose or ownership. For instance, white plates with black characters are standard for most private vehicles.

When a vehicle is registered in Finland, it is assigned a rekisteritunnusta. This plate must be displayed clearly on both the front and rear of the vehicle. The rekisteritunnusta is linked to the vehicle's owner and technical information in Traficom's vehicle registry. If a vehicle is sold or ownership changes, the registration plate may be transferred to the new owner or a new plate may be issued. Lost or stolen registration plates must be reported to the authorities, and replacement plates will be issued. The rekisteritunnusta plays a crucial role in maintaining order and accountability within the Finnish vehicle registration system.