Mac Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I have seen a few French cars with red number plates. What are they for? (even my French teacher didn't know and insisted that they weren't French cars-but I'm sure that the plate was in a French formation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Export plates, I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaju Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I understand they are for temporary duty-free registrations. You should find them on a few "leased" brand new French vehicles, as they are done as a subsidy to French carmakers, on the understanding that it supports tourism, brings income etc. The non-EU-resident visitor legally buys the car, and it is guaranteed to be bought back at the end of the 21 day to 180 day lease period. Also temporarily imported cars.We did this earlier this year in a Peugeot 5008, (through Peugeot Open Europe) very easy, great conditions but not all that cheap. Very worry free, though. That's why all of them are being driven a bit strangely! Late edit: Only four categories arenowused : "temporary transit vehicle", "imported vehicleintransit", "pays de Gex vehicle" and "pays de Savoievehicle"Diplomatic plates are always yellow lettering. Here's more no doubt, than you ever wanted to know....http://plaque.free.fr/f_e.htmlHere's our leased car near Douarnenez in January this year.[IMG]http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab67/kajufastdog/peugeotleaseFeb2012.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 My brother had red plates when he worked in France for the War Graves Commission and they are regarded as diplomatic plates for short stay workers such as he who lived and worked here and used their own vehicles for a four year contract before being transferred elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 [quote user="Mac"]I have seen a few French cars with red number plates. What are they for? (even my French teacher didn't know and insisted that they weren't French cars-but I'm sure that the plate was in a French formation)[/quote]They are TT (Transit Temporaire) temporary registration plates used by French nationals working abroad when they're in France for short stays.Edit: Previous thread: http://services.completefrance.com/forums/completefrance/cs/forums/1/950068/ShowPost.aspx#950068 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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