According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), in 2020, global production of passenger and light commercial vehicles was around 78.6 million units. In the same year, the global fleet of motor vehicles of all types was estimated at around 1.4 billion units.
The number of cars in circulation grows every day, so there are several everyday situations in which we need to obtain information about a vehicle, be it when we are purchasing it or when we come across a vehicle in a suspicious condition.
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In many countries, it is possible to consult basic vehicle information using the license plate, such as the 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.
It is also possible to check whether a vehicle has traffic fines or outstanding debts using the license plate. This is useful for those who are buying a used car, for example, to avoid purchasing a vehicle with financial issues.
On the other hand, when we come across vehicles with questionable characteristics, traveling suspiciously, it is possible to check whether the car has been stolen and notify the competent authorities, using the license plate. This type of consultation is important to help recover stolen vehicles and combat car theft.
Below we list the best applications that will help you in searching 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 checking 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 checking vehicle license plates in South America are:
- Sinesp Citizen (Brazil) – is a free Brazilian application for checking information about vehicles and people. 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 Motor Vehicle Registry (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 Single 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 across the country. To download go to Google Play Store.
NORTH AMERICA
In North America, each country has its own vehicle registration system and therefore country-specific applications. Below, I list some examples of applications for checking 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 It is 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.
- Mi Policía (Mexico) – With the Mi Policía app, 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.