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Benin license plate (RB) in 2025 ✅



Current Benin license plates since 1994 use standard European size in black on white characters. The configuration of the license plates of Benin is one or two letters followed by four numbers. On the right side of Benin license plates are displayed the map, flag, and international code for Benin.

Car license plate from Benin


Image of the current flag of Benin
The international code of Benin is RB.

Updated political map of Benin

Capital city: Porto Novo
Language: French
International code: RB
In Benin they drive on the right
First plate was registered on: ¿1920s?.
There are 27 cars per 1000 inhabitants.
Continent: Africa


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Current Benin License Plates


Since 1994, Benin's current license plates use the European standard size of 520x110 mm with black characters on a white background. On the right side of the plate, the map and flag of Benin are displayed along with the international recognition code "RB." The plate format consists of two letters followed by four numbers. Previously, only one letter appeared in the first position. Depending on the type of vehicle, the background color of the plates varies.


Benin car license plate for private vehicle
▲ Example of Benin license plate since 1994


☛ Which code identifies cars from Benin?

The code RB identifies Benin. The license plates of Benin may be used with the international registration code RB next to it on the back part of the car.

international oval code RB from Benín

Example of a car with the international recognition code of Benin


Below you can find a car with the oval code and international recognition of Benin which is RB.

Red Porsche with the RB code from Benin


Questions and answers about car license plates in Benin 🥇

Small falg of Benin

Where is the code RB in a license plate from?

The international code RB identifies Benin, in Africa.


Which country uses the code RB on its license plate?

The country that uses the code RB on its car license plate system is Benin.. The letter or letters RB always identify Benin. The international code RB must always be displayed on the rear of the vehicle inBeninSpain in an oval in black characters on a white background when travelling abroad, except in very rare cases.


When did Benin have its first ordinary car license plate?

The date of the first car license plate registration officially issued in Benin was in ¿1920s?.


Which side of the road do people drive on in Benin?

In Benin, you drive on the right side of the road.


On which continent is Benin located?

Benin is located in the continent . You can check how are the license plates of Africa following the link to the general section within matriculasdelmundo. Car license plates in Africa


What are license plates from Benin called in other English-speaking couuntries?

In English, license plate of Benin is commonly called a license plate of Benin in the United States and Canada. In the UK and Australia, it’s often known as a number plate of Benin. Another term, registration plate of Benin, is understood globally and is slightly more formal. All these terms refer to the same vehicle identification plate of Benin, with usage varying by country. Car plate of Benin can be used in more technical situations.


Is it the same a license plate of Benin and a registration plate of Benin?

Yes, both license plate of Benin and registration plate of Benin can be used to refer the same vehicle registration unique number of Benin.


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Matriculasdelmundo. License plates of Benin. Reviewed and updated information. Matriculasdelmundo.com. Retrieved on 01/05/2025 from https://matriculasdelmundo.com/en/benin.html.



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