1976 Newfoundland and Labrador Official Road Map

Residents of Newfoundland & Labrador were issued this type of plate in 1976

1976 Newfoundland & Labrador sample license plate


1975 expiry tabs placed on 1973 Newfoundland plates were valid through the early part of 1976

 

Plates with a C prefix were used on trucks and busses
The second number indicated weight class
The ALPCA archive notes that the weight classes began at C4 and went up to C24
The red background version of the C5 prefixed plate is shown in the second row

1976 issued heavy truck plate as indicated by the CX on the left. This one was used through 1981

The D on this 1976 plates indicates that it was used by a car dealer

The F on this 1976 plate indicates it was used for a farm, forestry on mining industry truck

1976 issued Newfoundland restricted use plate as noted by the R on the left
They were restricted to government use by Federal, Provincial and Municipal vehicles

1976 Newfoundland trailer plate as indicated by the T on the left

1976 Newfoundland machinery plate

This is a test pressing of the 1976 Newfoundland plate
These were made with the digits 1980 embossed into them

1976 Newfoundland ham radio operator plate

1976 Newfoundland paint test sample
These were plates used to test color combinations, and never released for use on vehicles
This combination of colors was later used in the 80's
To the right is an R prefixed paint test version
R plates were restricted to government use

1976 Newfoundland and Labrador tractor plate as noted by the TR prefix
The plate probably was not issued until 1981 as that is the only sticker on it

1976 Newfoundland motorcycle plate

Newfoundland motor carrier plates used during 1976


A number of these plates I obtained with the help of Shawn Auchinleck, ALPCA#7415, of Torbay, Newfoundland

Shawn sent this picture of the 76 Newfoundland-Labrador motorcycle dies he has in his collection


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