THE Solomon Islands Inland Revenue Division has announced the arrival of new stocks of vehicle licence plates, now available for collection in Honiara.

In a statement, SIIRD Commissioner Joseph Dokekana said vehicle owners who previously received paper print-outs for their licence plates can now collect the official plates.

The new plates are being issued by SIIRD officers at the cashier windows at the Ministry of Finance and Treasury building in Honiara.

“SIIRD is pleased to advise the public that new stocks of vehicle licence plates have arrived and are available for collection,” Mr Dokekana said.

He thanked vehicle owners affected by the delay for their patience and cooperation.

Mr Dokekana also reminded the public that only licence plates supplied by SIIRD are recognised as official.

He warned that privately made licence plates for private vehicles, buses, taxis and motorbikes are unlawful and must not be used.

Vehicle owners are urged to obtain the official plates directly from SIIRD to ensure compliance with the law.

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will be monitoring and enforcing against the use of unlawful licence plates.