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Paris Police Ordinance
- When
- 14 August 1893
- Where
- Paris
The Paris Police Ordinance enacted on 14 August 1893 established the first vehicle registration plate requirement in France.
This ordinance mandated official identification for motor vehicles, making France the first country to introduce registration plates. The legal framework linked vehicle numbers to owner and vehicle data, setting a precedent for subsequent international adoption.
Sources
- Vehicle registration plate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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