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Israel Reintroduces Vintage License Plates for Classic Cars
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By חדשות כיפה
First reported by Now 14 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israel's Ministry of Transportation is reintroducing five-digit license plates for cars made before 1960, a move inspired by a successful pilot program and aimed at preserving the historical character of vintage vehicles.
- 01Israel brings back five-digit license plates for cars made before 1960.
- 02The initiative aims to preserve the historical appearance of classic vehicles.
- 03A successful pilot program led to the decision to make it permanent.
- 04Approximately 120 cars participated in the initial pilot program.
- 05The move was requested by the "Club 5" car collectors' association.
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