Vehicle registration plate code for
Poland
PL
European Union·ISO PL
Example plate
PL
WX 12345
Typical format: AB 1234E. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Poland is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "PL" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
PL
ISO-2
PL
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Poland
What does "PL" mean on a number plate?
"PL" is the international distinguishing sign of Poland — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Poland is PL.
What does a Poland number plate look like?
The typical format is "AB 1234E" — for example "WX 12345". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Poland use the blue EU band?
Yes. Poland is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "PL" letters on the left.