Personalised Number Plates Requested – Kanye

KANYE – Some local leaders say time is ripe for motorists to be allowed to personalise their vehicle registration numbers.

Some neighbouring countries have long introduced the system, which has earned them enormous revenue through payments for the service.

Normally motorists who want personalised number plates pay more than what normal registration numbers attract.

Ntlo ya dikgosi chairperson, Kgosi Puso says while there might be some obstacles the move is a welcome development.

“Personally I think this is a welcome development. The country will be able to increase its revenue base by allowing those interested to personalize,” he said.

According to Kgosi Gaborone, personalizing number plates may curb bad behavior on roads and stimulate pride in motor vehicle ownership.

“If someone has printed their names on the number plate, they will not want to be associated with bad driving, they have their identity to protect,” he said adding that this will also employ a sense of responsibility on drivers.

Communication and Transport Minister, Mr Frank Ramsden said government is open for ideas on how this can be done.

“We have not yet come to that stage and maybe we might look into it, to be honest we have not given it a thought,” he said.