Re: Simple Software Fix
Doesn't work, because both combinations (e.g. both 1 and i) are in use, albeit in different states, and the vehicle could be from interstate.
Example:
- NSW plates have form AA11AA
- new VIC plates have form 1AA1AA
1AI1AA is a valid VIC number (appears on the car as 1AI·1AA) and IA11AA a valid NSW number (appears on the car as IA·11·AA).
When viewed as an ASCII string without the middle dots, a standard issue plate is unique in Australia, e.g. for electronic tolling.