Now, many people say they can't identify the place of origin of vehicles with the new Mercosur license plates!

However, although the city name is no longer available, it's still possible to find out where that vehicle is from based on the license plate!

Many of the arguments put forward are that in the case of fines or criminal investigations, it would not be possible to find the location of the offender driving the vehicle with Mercosur license plates.

But actually, this is a very simple process! Want to know how? Then stay with this text and discover all the details that allow you to find out the origin of the vehicle!

Firstly, Mercosur is an international organization for economic and customs cooperation between countries in South America. Currently, the countries that make up Mercosur are: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, and Uruguay.

In this way, in 2016 this measure began to be implemented in the countries of the economic bloc. Thus, to try to facilitate the free circulation of vehicles between the countries of the region, this license plate model was established for vehicles.

So, from that point on, the license plates only contain the country of origin and the standardized aesthetic identification of Mercosur plates. Furthermore, it's worth noting that, before this, the plates included the city and state of the vehicle.

The Vehicle Identification Plate (PIV) system has been in use in Brazil since 2018. However, the question remains: how is it possible to identify the vehicle's origin if it's not on the plate?

Furthermore, in addition to no longer including the state and city on the license plate, they now feature four letters and three digits, the reverse of what it was before. This change more than doubles the possible combinations.

Furthermore, the sequence is now more mixed. It's not just numbers and then just letters. The two can mix and integrate.

There are also aesthetic changes, such as the country's flag at the top, now a blue stripe! In addition, the license plates are now white and feature sinuous curves at the bottom.

Furthermore, if your car still has an old license plate, know that it's possible to change it before trading in your car. Simply contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (Detran) to formalize the change!

But, in addition, in every situation involving the purchase of new cars, transfer of ownership, change of municipality, and change of vehicle category, it is necessary to update the old license plate to Mercosur plates.

Furthermore, in cases of illegibility and visual damage, replacement will also be necessary.

Well, it's clear that there's a way to find all the details about Mercosur license plates and identify vehicles. You can find this information through an app.

In this case, the application in question is Sinesp Cidadão, developed by the Brazilian Federal Government. Therefore, this app is linked to the PIV (Integrated Security Program) and the Public Security Information System.

So, with it, you can perform complete vehicle checks and discover, for example, the place of origin. But, in addition, you can also check for seizure warrants, restrictions, and theft and robbery alerts.

It's worth noting that anyone can use and download it to perform license plate lookups!

On the other hand, to download this app and have it on your phone, simply access your phone's app store. Incidentally, Sinesp works on both Android and iOS.

This app is only 23MB in size. That means it takes up little space on your phone and you can download it quickly. Remember to always have a stable Wi-Fi connection for better download speeds.

In addition, you will need to register on the gov.br website in order to continue using the application.

Furthermore, you only need to fill in the requested information about the license plate in question and check all the available data! Report any suspicious situation!

In addition to searching for the origin of a license plate, it is also possible to check for arrest warrants, missing persons reports, and other vehicle-related information.

For example, it is still possible to uncover instances of license plate and data cloning, enabling communication and notification to the responsible authorities.

By checking warrants, you can notify the police about those who are still illegal. Additionally, you can find information about missing persons reports, making it easier to locate them.

Furthermore, remember that whenever you, as a citizen, encounter an irregularity, it is necessary and you should contact the authorities by calling 190. Do not attempt anything on your own!

So, you see how simple it is to identify the origin of vehicles, even when dealing with Mercosur license plates? Therefore, there's no need to worry about the legality of the vehicles or potential crimes and fines.

On the other hand, if you're thinking about trading in your car or getting a new vehicle, how about exploring the possibility of an Itaú car consortium?

In case you didn't know, a consortium is a cheaper way to get a car if you don't have the money upfront. This allows you to plan and acquire the vehicle you want within a specific timeframe.

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