2000s, the number plate colouring scheme changed from white over black (BMU 7711) to black over white (BMU 7711) for private non-commercial vehicles, and from black over white (BMU 7711) to black over yellow (BMU 7711) for all other vehicles. The usage of the older colour scheme was made illegal after a period during which both styles were tolerated. The President of India and The Governors of Indian States used to travel in official cars without licence plates. Instead they had the Emblem of India in gold embossed on a red plate. But now they also have ordinary licence plates. See also References External links List of two-letter codes Government of Tamil Nadu - State Transport Authority HSRP Registration HSRP Punjab Ministry of Road transport and Highways India License plates India transport-related lists Registration plates