Motorists looking to secure a distinctive vehicle registration number will soon have another opportunity, as Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) prepares to auction 150 premium number plates through its latest online sale. The authority announced on Thursday that its 83rd online auction will begin on July 27, with registration opening on July 20. Bidding will remain open for five days. The auction will feature 150 premium three-, four-, and five-digit number plates for private, classic, and motorcycle vehicles. Plates will carry a range of codes, including A, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z. To participate, bidders must have a Dubai traffic file. They are also required to submit a security cheque of Dh5,000 payable to the RTA and pay.