Are license plates divided into front and rear plates?
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Whether license plates are divided into front and rear depends on the vehicle type. For passenger cars, license plates are not divided into front and rear. Below is relevant information about vehicle registration: Documents required for registration: ID card, vehicle certificate of conformity, triplicate car purchase invoice issued by the 4S dealership, original and duplicate tax certificates obtained after paying the vehicle purchase tax, insurance policy, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and for non-local residents, a temporary residence permit is also required. New vehicle registration must be processed at the vehicle management office. After submitting all required documents and paying the fees, the vehicle must be driven to the vehicle management office for inspection. Some exempt vehicles only require an external inspection, which generally involves checking the engine number and chassis number. After the inspection, you can proceed to the vehicle management office lobby to select a license plate. The main function of license plates is to identify the vehicle's region of registration through the plate number, and to trace the vehicle's owner and registration information based on the plate.
As a car owner, I can tell you clearly that license plates are indeed divided into front and rear. Traffic regulations require both front and rear license plates to be displayed simultaneously; otherwise, it is directly considered illegal. The front license plate must be fixed in the middle of the bumper, while the rear license plate should be installed centrally below the trunk. Both plates have the same numbers and letters, but the rear plate is particularly prone to getting dirty with mud and water, so it needs extra cleaning during car washes. Once, during a highway inspection, the traffic police specifically bent down to check the rear license plate for dirt and damage, mentioning that current surveillance cameras use high-definition imaging, and unclear license plates can result in point deductions. It's advisable to avoid using cartoon-style license plate frames, as they can obscure the edges of the plate and are also considered a violation.
