The Cayman Islands requires its residents to register their motor vehicles and display vehicle registration plates.[1] Vehicles plates usually have six numbers on them, separated into groups of three. Most plates have 'Cayman Islands' written beneath the numbers and are North American standard 6 × 12 inches (152 × 300 mm).[2]
In 2003, quincentennial plates (known as Q-plates) were issued; they had four blue numbers following a 'Q' on a background depicting a picturesque Cayman scene with celebratory logos. Initially, Q-plates were issued with white characters, but these were recalled and replaced.
| Image | First issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CI 1234 | ||||||
| Front and rear plates are both black-on-orange for heavy goods vehicles and trailers | ||||||
| Front and rear plates are both red-on-white for taxis | ||||||
123 456 | Front and rear plates are both red-on-yellow for disabled drivers | |||||
123 456 | Front and rear plates are both black-on-white for hire cars | |||||
123 456 | Front and rear plates are both black-on-yellow for private cars | |||||
| The Governor's car has a crown on a black plate on the front only.[4] | ||||||
| Front and rear plates are both black-on-yellow for private cars | ||||||