Austria
On a vehicle registration plate, "A" is the international distinguishing sign of Austria (ISO AT).
Example plate
Typical format: W 12345 A. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Austria is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "A" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Austria
What does "A" mean on a number plate?
"A" is the international distinguishing sign of Austria — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Austria is AT.
What does a Austria number plate look like?
The typical format is "W 12345 A" — for example "W 1234 AB". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Austria use the blue EU band?
Yes. Austria is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "A" letters on the left.
Anything special about Austria plates?
Begins with a district/city code (e.g. W = Vienna).