Amman, August 4 (Petra) — The Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Department (DVLD) is set to launch a highly anticipated public auction of the country’s most distinctive vehicle license plate numbers, with sales scheduled to begin early next month.

The initiative comes in the wake of regulatory amendments to the national vehicle plate system, which officially took effect last Thursday following their publication in the Official Gazette.

Brig. Gen. Omar Al-Quraan, Director of the DVLD, confirmed that license plates bearing the prestigious (1) code are now available for release, following the completion of a process to replace the plates assigned to the Prime Ministry and Council of Ministers vehicles.

These newly available numbers, including the coveted “1-1” plate, will be offered to the public through auction, with proceeds earmarked for Jordan’s University Student Fund.

Al-Quraan emphasized that the auction is designed not only to offer collectors and motorists exclusive plate numbers, but also to serve a philanthropic goal. “The real value of these numbers lies not just in their prestige but in their purpose supporting the education of deserving university students,” he stated.

The “1-1” plate in particular is expected to command a premium price due to its symbolic significance and rarity. The auction will also feature a wide range of other special (1) series numbers, while additional distinctive plates will be offered through fixed-price sales on the DVLD’s official website.

The auction follows the DVLD’s implementation of a comprehensive plan to reallocate license plate codes (1–9), which were previously reserved for government entities, parliamentary bodies, diplomatic missions, and other official institutions.

These designations are being transitioned from numeric to alphabetic formats, freeing up thousands of premium number plates for public use.

As each category is updated, its corresponding numeric codes will be added to the DVLD’s special inventory and gradually made available for public acquisition. While the (1) series will be immediately accessible, other codes in the (2–9) range will remain reserved and may be offered at a later stage, subject to administrative requirements.

In addition to the public auction, the DVLD will introduce an online purchasing platform where citizens can acquire select plate numbers at predetermined prices. Once purchased, numbers will be registered directly in the buyer’s name. Al-Quraan noted that particularly rare or low-digit numbers will remain exclusive to the auction format.

Al-Quraan also announced regulatory updates concerning vehicle color modifications. Notably, matte vehicle finishes, previously prohibited, will now be permitted, provided they are listed as standard options by the vehicle’s manufacturer and include an authorized factory code.

Furthermore, protective films such as nano-ceramic coatings and both transparent and colored decals are now allowed. If a decal differs from the original color, it will be officially registered as a new vehicle color and must be reflected on the license. Unregistered changes may result in a violation.

Approximately 100,000 unique (1) series numbers will be made available through a combination of direct sales and auctions, beginning in early September. Al-Quraan encouraged the public to participate, highlighting both the symbolic and tangible value of acquiring a prestigious license plate while contributing to a national cause.

“These numbers retain, and often increase, their market value over time,” he said. “But more importantly, they represent an investment in our students and in the future of Jordan.”

//Petra// RZ

04/08/2025 12:40:18