Vehicle registration plate code for
Romania
RO
European Union·ISO RO
Example plate
RO
CJ 12 ABC
Typical format: B 123 ABC. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Romania is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "RO" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
RO
ISO-2
RO
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Romania
What does "RO" mean on a number plate?
"RO" is the international distinguishing sign of Romania — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Romania is RO.
What does a Romania number plate look like?
The typical format is "B 123 ABC" — for example "CJ 12 ABC". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Romania use the blue EU band?
Yes. Romania is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "RO" letters on the left.
Anything special about Romania plates?
Starts with a county code (e.g. B = Bucharest, CJ = Cluj).