07/06/11

Alabama

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Recreational vehicle:  The "R" for this class is for "recreational vehicles", but really means for motor homes. 

The plate number format is, from left to right, the Alabama county codes prefix, the "R" plate code and gross vehicle weight code number, then the plate number.  The gross vehicle weight codes are as follows:

"R1" = up to 8,000 lbs.
"R2" = 8,001 lbs. to 12,000 lbs.
"R3" = 12,000 lbs. to 18,000 lbs.
"R4" = 18,001 lbs. to 26,000 lbs.
"R5" = 26,001 lbs. to 33,000 lbs.
"R6" = 33,001 lbs. to 42,000 lbs.
Over 42,000 must register for "X5"
     through "X9" (see truck for hire page)

2002 "Stars Fell On" graphic base:  This design was introduced in 2002 ("2002" expiration sticker).  Across the top of the plate are the words from an old song about Alabama.  The plate number format had a county code prefix followed by either a "R0" or stacked "R/0" (the "0" being the weight code explained above), and then an all-numeric plate number.  The county code numbers can be found at this link for the Alabama county codes page.

2003 (red/reflective white & blue) Montgomery County natural vg $3.00 "3 R1 00122" (11083)