New vehicle registration plates are being issued in Moscow with specific region codes, a development observed by Autonews.ru. The capital’s plates now include codes such as 977 and a broader set that embraces 77, 97, 99, 177, 197, 199, 277, 299, 777, and 799. In recent years, officials in Moscow have frequently assigned the 799 series to city vehicles, reflecting a long-standing allocation pattern within the district.
According to the Department of Traffic Police of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Moscow, the standard GOST R 50577-2018 limits both the alphabet and the sequence length used on state license plates. The permitted letters are A, B, E, K, M, H, O, R, C, T, and U, and there is a defined cap on how many alphanumeric combinations may appear within any single region code. This regulatory framework governs the structure of every plate issued in the region, ensuring consistency across the national system.
New registration numbers are issued under the authority of current regulatory acts and in accordance with established procedures. In Russia, more than four million license plates are produced each year, highlighting the scale of vehicle registration activity. A year prior, a draft bill reached the State Duma proposing the sale of “desirable” or “custom” plates through the state services portal. However, the plan faced coordination challenges that postponed its rollout. The political and administrative landscape continues to shape how plates are allocated and whether premium options will become accessible in the future. [Source: Moscow traffic authorities; industry reporting assumes ongoing compliance with national standards.]
A photograph credited to Andrey Nikerichev captures the Moscow scenery associated with these changes, illustrating the practical impact of plate allocation on daily transportation in the city. [Source: Agence Global News, Moscow edition.]