Palestine license plate (PS) in 2026 ✅
Palestinian car license plates use the standard European size, in green on white or black on white characters. The design and configuration of Palestinian license plates varies depending on whether it identifies a West Bank license plate or a Gaza Strip license plate. In both cases, Palestinian license plates begin with a letter, a hyphen, four numbers, and a combination of two numbers or one letter. The letter P usually identifies Palestine, although the combination PS has also been seen used.
Language: Arab
International code: PS
In Palestine they drive on the right
First plate was registered on: 1923.
There are 4 2 cars per 1000 inhabitants.
Continent: Asia
Table of contents of Palestine license plates
Current Car License Plates of the Palestinian Territories
Until 2018, the Palestinian territories, namely the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, used the same type of car license plate. Below, we show the differences between the car license plate systems in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. In both cases, the Palestinian government requires all cars registered in these territories to use license plates.
Current West Bank Car License Plates
Current West Bank car license plates have used the standard European size of 520×110 mm since July 2018. West Bank motorcycle license plates since 2018 also use the standard configuration, but with different dimensions: 200×100 mm on one line or 165×165 mm on two lines. The configuration of current Palestinian West Bank car and motorcycle license plates, starting from the left, consists of one serial number, a hyphen and four serial numbers with a leading zero in the central block. This is followed by another hyphen and a letter identifying the region. On the right side of the Palestinian West Bank license plate, the letter P is displayed at the bottom and ف at the top, identifying فلسطين (Falasteen) or السلطة الفلسطينية (Palestinian National Authority). The standard system uses green characters and borders on a white background. [Example: 1·0001-A] From 2012 to 2018, the West Bank continued using the former joint Palestinian license plate system
Regional Codes on Current Palestinian License Plates Since 2018
In July 2018, the West Bank introduced a series of new regional codes consisting of a letter at the end of the license plates. These regional codes were originally issued for all of Palestine but theoretically apply only to the West Bank. Although codes were also issued for the Gaza Strip, they are not currently in use. Palestine is divided into several governorates. Each code identifies a governorate or a city within a governorate. Below you can find a map and a table with all the codes used on Palestinian license plates in the West Bank and Gaza.
| Governorate Codes in the West Bank | ||
|---|---|---|
| A-Jenin | B-Tulkarm | C-Tubas |
| D-Nablus | E-Qalqilya | F-Salfit |
| G-Jericho | H-Ramallah and Al-Bireh | J-Jerusalem |
| K-Bethlehem | L-Hebron (in Hebron Governorate) | M-Dura (in Hebron Governorate) |
| N-Yatta (in Hebron Governorate) | ||
| Codes on Gaza Strip License Plates - Not in use | ||
| P-Jabalia (North Gaza) | Q-Gaza | R-Deir al-Balah |
| S-Khan Yunis | T-Rafah | |
Different Sizes Used on West Bank License Plates
The West Bank uses different license plate sizes for cars. In all cases, the standard registration system is maintained, but the dimensions vary mainly depending on the space available on the vehicle for the license plate. The usual standard size for West Bank license plates is 520×110 mm, the European standard. When reduced-size license plates are used, the dimensions are 300×150 mm. Motorcycles generally use the 200×100 mm size. The letter P is usually displayed on the right side of these license plates or, in the case of motorcycles, at the top.
Special License Plates in Use in the West Bank
In addition to the standard license plate system, the West Bank uses its own special license plate system, which you can find below. The system is very similar to that used on Palestinian license plates in the Gaza Strip.
| Type of Special License Plate | Example License Plate and Notes |
|---|---|
| Bus and taxi license plate (public transportation) | 
They retain the configuration of the former Palestinian license plate system used until 2018. Green background with white characters. They always end with the numbers 30, 31 or 32. |
| Official government vehicle license plate | 
Red characters on a white background. Used on fire trucks, ambulances, military vehicles and government vehicles. In use since 2005. |
| Dealer / test vehicle license plate | 
License plate with white characters on a blue background. In use approximately since 2010. The top displays اختبار (test in Arabic) and במבחן (test in Hebrew). A car drawing appears on the left and a reduced Palestinian coat of arms on the right. |
Current Gaza Strip Car License Plates
Current Gaza Strip car license plates have used a common system for both ordinary and special license plates since 2012. The alphanumeric configuration of Gaza Strip license plates always begins with the number 3, followed by a dot, a combination of four serial numbers, a hyphen and two serial numbers starting from 00. [Example: 3-0001-00] The final two numbers vary depending on the type of vehicle. On the right side of Gaza license plates, the Palestinian flag is displayed with the letter P underneath since 2021. From 2012 to 2021, only the vertical Palestinian flag was displayed. Ordinary Gaza license plates use black characters on a white background, and since 2021 the typography has been the German FE-Schrift. The size of Gaza Strip license plates is the European standard of 520x110 mm for long plates. The former Palestinian system was practically identical to the current system. Read more.
Current Special Gaza License Plates in Use
Current Gaza Strip special license plates in use since 2012 vary in color and in their final two numbers depending on the type they identify. Below you can see all the types of special Gaza license plates currently in use, with a brief description of each.
| Type of Gaza Special License Plate | Example License Plate and Notes |
|---|---|
| Commercial vehicle license plate | 
License plates with green characters on a white background. They end with the numbers -10, -11 and subsequent numbers. |
| License plate for public transportation vehicle | 
License plates with blue characters on a white background. They end with the numbers -20, -21 and subsequent numbers. |
| Official license plate for government vehicles and ambulances | 
License plates with red characters on a white background. They end with the numbers -50, -51 and subsequent numbers. |
| License plate for test vehicles | 
License plates with white characters on a blue background. They end with the date on which the license plate is valid. 23=2023, 24=2024 and so on. The top of the test license plate displays - اختبار TEST -. |
Special Gaza License Plates for Stolen Vehicles
Although Gaza began using its current license plate system in 2012 and changes to its special license plates have so far been limited, there was a type of Palestinian special license plate that was only used in the Gaza Strip, at least as far as is known. This license plate system was in use from 1994 to 2005 and was valid only for stolen vehicles. The system worked as follows: vehicles stolen in Israel were legally given a Palestinian license plate such as the example below. The design was based on the former Palestinian system. Gaza stolen vehicle license plates consisted of two numbers identifying the vehicle type (27, 28, 29, 30, 31 for private vehicles) (26 for police vehicles) (25 for government vehicles) and three serial numbers. On the right side, the letter م (Restricted المقيدة) was displayed with ف underneath. It is estimated that approximately 17,000 vehicles were stolen.
How Did Gaza Stolen Vehicle License Plates Work?
The process worked as follows. A vehicle was stolen in Israel. Its owners reported the theft and, through special measures provided by Israeli insurance companies, the owner received a new car. Following claims by insurance companies, an agreement was reached with the Palestinian National Authority in 2005, and the cost of registering a stolen vehicle in Gaza was increased. This system ended in 2005.
Former Palestinian License Plate System
The former Palestinian car license plate system was used from May 1994, with green characters on a white background. This system was used until 2018 in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip until 2012. This means that both areas used the same Palestinian license plate system until 2012. This system used the standard European size with a configuration of R-0000-TT, where R was the number that identified the region (governorate), followed by a serial number, and TT identified the vehicle type. The number 3 in the first position was used throughout the Gaza Strip from 2012 when it adopted the new system. The West Bank continued using this system until adopting the current system in 2018.
Former Governorate Codes Used in Palestine
Below we show the governorate codes used in Palestine. The first letter identified the governorate.
| Former Palestinian Governorate Codes | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1-Gaza north (re-registrations) | 2-Gaza south (re-registrations?) | 3-Gaza (new vehicles, since 1995) |
| 4-West Bank. Jenin, Nablus, Qalqilya, Salfit, Tubas and Tulkarm | 5-West Bank. Ramallah and Jericho | 6-West Bank. Ramallah and Jericho |
| 7-West Bank. Jenin, Nablus, Qalqilya, Salfit, Tubas and Tulkarm | 8-West Bank. Bethlehem | 9-West Bank. Hebron Governorate |
What Did the Last Two Numbers on Palestinian License Plates Identify?
If you are wondering what the last two numbers on Palestinian license plates identified until 2012, below you can find details of exactly what they represented.
| What Did the Last Two Numbers on Palestinian License Plates Identify? | ||
|---|---|---|
| 99-Government vehicles | 32-Leased vehicle | 31-Tax-exempt vehicle |
| 30-Rental vehicle | 40 to 49-Private vehicle | 90 to 98-Private vehicle |
Photographic Examples of Palestinian License Plates from the West Bank and Gaza
Palestinian private vehicle
Palestinian official vehicle or ambulance
West Bank taxi license plate (ending in -30)
Non-standard test vehicle license plate. This type of license plate is tall and rectangular, whereas this one is elongated. It also has a non-standard configuration, which could indicate that it corresponds to the vehicle's VIN number.
☛ Which code identifies cars from Palestine?
The code PS identifies Palestine. The license plates of Palestine may be used with the international registration code PS next to it on the back part of the car.
Example of a car with the international recognition code of Palestine
Below you can find a car with the oval code and international recognition of Palestine which is PS.
Questions and answers about car license plates in Palestine 🥇
Where is the code PS in a license plate from?
The international code PS identifies Palestine, in Asia.
Which country uses the code PS on its license plate?
The country that uses the code PS on its car license plate system is Palestine.. The letter or letters PS always identify Palestine. The international code PS must always be displayed on the rear of the vehicle inPalestineSpain in an oval in black characters on a white background when travelling abroad, except in very rare cases.
When did Palestine have its first ordinary car license plate?
The date of the first car license plate registration officially issued in Palestine was in 1923.
Which side of the road do people drive on in Palestine?
In Palestine, you drive on the right side of the road.
On which continent is Palestine located?
Palestine is located in the continent Asia. You can check how are the license plates of Asia following the link to the general section within matriculasdelmundo. Car license plates in Asia
What are license plates from Palestine called in other English-speaking couuntries?
In English, license plate of Palestine is commonly called a license plate of Palestine in the United States and Canada. In the UK and Australia, it’s often known as a number plate of Palestine. Another term, registration plate of Palestine, is understood globally and is slightly more formal. All these terms refer to the same vehicle identification plate of Palestine, with usage varying by country. Car plate of Palestine can be used in more technical situations.
Is it the same a license plate of Palestine and a registration plate of Palestine?
Yes, both license plate of Palestine and registration plate of Palestine can be used to refer the same vehicle registration unique number of Palestine.
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Official Sources on License Plates of Palestine
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