Vehicle registration plates of Queensland
[2] Vehicles Standard series: 000·MJ7 Vehicles Sequential Series: 000·A3B Motorcycles: 4BB·00 Large trailers (over 1.02t ATM): 000·UUP Small trailers (up to 1.02t ATM): FT-0000 Starting on 1 July 1955, plates were manufactured in the format aaa-nnn with white text on a black base.
[6] These plates were issued with green text on a white reflective background and bore the slogan Queensland – Sunshine State.
[7] After exhausting this initial allocation, in late 1987, Queensland began issuing combinations from 000·AAA onwards.
[8] This was to demonstrate the state government's efforts to promote education, research and development within Queensland.
[8][9] Due to backlash from tourism operators and the public, Beattie rescinded his decision on 30 October, instead allowing motorists to select between either the old or new slogans with maroon text.
In late May 2010, after 999·MZZ was reached, the series skipped to 000·RAA, due to standard-issue plates in the 000·NAA to 999·PZZ remaining in circulation, and 000·QAA to 999·QZZ combinations being used and reserved for large trailers and government vehicles.
– 8 in a Row slogan plates starting at 000·UAA were issued to celebrate the recent eighth consecutive State of Origin win for Queensland.
The U-series plates are reserved for large trailers and special applications, such as the limited edition Queenslander!
[17] * Note: Registration numbers recorded until 1988 are of those issued by Head Office (including Spring Hill).
Personalised plates are very popular amongst Queenslanders and often sell for a premium via classifieds or various online portals such as eBay.
