{
  "id": 9478428,
  "title": "LTA, SCDF launch online poll on proposed designs for new electric, plug-in hybrid vehicle plates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lta-scdf-launch-online-poll-on-proposed-designs-for-new-electric-plug",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T03:27:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lta-scdf-launch-online-poll-on-proposed-designs-for-new-electric-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle-plates"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) have launched an online poll to gather public input on proposed designs for new special licence plates for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Owners of these vehicles will be able to vote on their preferred design from September 25 to October 9, 2026. The three shortlisted designs feature white letters on a dark blue background, black letters on a light blue background, and black letters on a light green background. The green background option was previously presented to stakeholders in March. The poll will be accessible on the OneMotoring website, requiring users to log in with their Singpass to submit a single vote. Each registered owner, whether an individual or company, may cast one vote. The public vote will help inform the final design selection process, as the distinct licence plates aim to enable quick identification of EVs and PHEVs by first responders and the general public. This identification is crucial for emergency response purposes, such as maintaining a safe distance from potential battery hazards. The new design options address feedback on the aesthetics of the original green designs, with the blue variations being more visible in both daylight and low-light conditions. Some suggestions, like incorporating a coloured side band, were deemed unsuitable, as they would require smaller font sizes for vehicle numbers, which would not be feasible on a double-row licence plate.",
  "summary": "The poll will be available on the OneMotoring website from Sept 25 to Oct 9 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}