Ethiopian Vehicle Registration Plates
Ethiopia has various licence plate designs for different vehicle types and purposes. Each plate type is identified by its unique colors and format.
Addis Ababa Private
Private vehicles registered in Addis Ababa use yellow background with black text.
Federal Government
Government vehicles use white background with blue text and ET prefix.
Military
Military and defense vehicles use olive green background with white text.
Diplomatic
Diplomatic corps vehicles use white background with red text and CD prefix.
Commercial/Taxi
Commercial and taxi vehicles use blue background with white text.
UN/International
United Nations and international organization vehicles use white with blue text.
Motorcycle
Motorcycles use smaller yellow plates with MC designation.
Temporary/Transit
Temporary and transit vehicle registrations use orange background with white text.
About Ethiopian Plates
Ethiopian licence plates are regulated by the Transport Authority and must be registered. The colour and format of the plate indicate the vehicle type, ownership, and regulatory status. Government and diplomatic plates have special privileges in traffic and parking.
Vehicles operating in Ethiopia must display valid registration plates at all times, and plate numbers are recorded in the national transport registry.