According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), in 2020, world production of passenger and light commercial vehicles was around 78.6 million units. In the same year, the world fleet of motor vehicles of all types was estimated at around 1.4 billion units.
The number of cars in circulation grows every day, therefore, there are several everyday situations that we need to obtain information about a vehicle, whether it is when we are purchasing or when we are faced with a vehicle in a suspicious situation.
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In many countries, it is possible to consult basic vehicle information through the license plate, such as make, model, year of manufacture and color. This information is useful, for example, to verify the authenticity of a vehicle being sold or to identify the model of a car on a crowded street.
Also, it is possible to check if a vehicle has traffic fines or outstanding debts through the license plate. This is useful for those who are buying a used car, for example, to avoid purchasing a vehicle with financial backlogs.
On the other hand, when we come across vehicles with dubious characteristics, transiting suspiciously, it is possible to verify if the car was stolen and notify the competent authorities, through the license plate. This type of consultation is important to help recover stolen vehicles and to combat car theft.
Below we list the best applications that will help you in the search for this information. It is important to remember that the use of these applications must be done in a responsible and ethical manner, respecting local privacy and data protection laws.
SOUTH AMERICA
There are several applications for looking up license plates in South America, but it is important to remember that the availability and accuracy of information may vary according to each country and application.
Some examples of applications for looking up license plates in South America are:
- Sinesp Citizen (Brazil) – is a free Brazilian application for querying vehicle and people information. The application allows users to consult information about vehicles, such as license plate, brand, model, color, year of manufacture, legal status, among other relevant information. Available for free at App Store for iOS devices and Google Play Store for Android devices.
- National Register of Motor Vehicles (Chile) – Para consultar placas de veículos no Chile, você pode acessar o site do Registro Nacional de Vehículos que é o órgão responsável pelo registro de veículos no país. No site, você pode inserir o número da placa do veículo na opção “Consulta de Vehículos” e obter informações sobre o veículo, como marca, modelo, ano de fabricação, situação legal, entre outras informações. Acesse https://www.registronev.cl
- Runt (Colombia) – is an official application developed by the National Traffic Registry (RUNT) of Colombia, which allows users to consult information about vehicles from the license plate. RUNT is the body responsible for registering and managing vehicle information throughout the country. To download access Google Play Store.
NORTH AMERICA
In North America, each country has its own vehicle registration system and therefore country-specific applications. Below are some examples of applications for looking up license plates in some North American countries:
- NHTSA SaferCar (United States) – o aplicativo oficial para consulta de placas de veículos dos americanos. Ele permite que os usuários verifiquem se um veículo foi alvo de recall e oferece informações sobre segurança e desempenho do veículo. Além disso, o aplicativo fornece dicas de segurança, alertas de trânsito e notificações de recall em tempo real. Disponível para download gratuito na App Store and Google Play Store.
- My Service Canada Account – MSCA (Canada) – é um aplicativo oficial desenvolvido pelo governo do Canadá para fornecer serviços online para cidadãos canadenses. Entre os serviços oferecidos, o aplicativo disponibiliza informações sobre registros de veículos, histórico de registros, multas e impostos pendentes. acesse My Service Canada Account (MSCA) – Canada.ca.
- My Police (Mexico) – With the Mi Policía application, users can consult basic information about vehicles registered in Mexico, including data on owners, model, make, year and license plate status. Additionally, the app allows users to report stolen or missing vehicles. Download at Google Play Store.