In mid-1979, the colors of New Jersey plates changed for the first time in 20 years.
The numbers retained the "buff" color, while the background went to light blue.
The buff on blue series started at 100-LAA.
1980100-MEA - 999-PHZ
The "O" series was reserved for OMNIBUS plates.
1981100-PJA - 999-SBZ
The "Q" series was not issued.
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1982100-SCA - 999-USZ
The "T" series was reserved for TRAILER plates.
1983100-UTA - 999-WVZ
1984100-WWA - 999-ZUZ
The "X" series was reserved for COMMERCIAL plates.
1985100-ZVA - 999-ZZZ
This series ended in January 1985 at 999-ZZZ.
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